American brand Monta updates its Triumph model for the first time since 2017.
It’s slightly wider, slightly more water-resistant and has a more refined dial aesthetic.
It still comes paired with Monta’s superb three-link bracelet.
Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Monta launched with its Oceanking model, which utilised Eterna calibre 39 movements and offers premium levels of fit and finish, making them punch way above their weight class. This made Monta one of the first small independent brands based in the United States to offer a more premium Swiss-made watch in the microbrand space. A decade on, and Monta is still around, impressing watch fans with its fully articulating three-link bracelet, well-executed finishing, and designs that manage to strike a balance between being unique while maintaining a widespread appeal. There were some initial struggles for the brand, but it managed to sustain success with its Triumph model, which is now receiving a V2 update.
First launched in 2017 as Monta’s take on the “go anywhere, do anything” watch, the Triumph line managed to resonate with an even wider audience, cementing the brand’s place with both enthusiasts interested in smaller brands, in addition to a more general clientele. The Triumph, alongside the Oceanking, has been one of the two cornerstone models for the brand, serving as the launching point for their Atlas, Noble, and Skyquest models. Since its launch, the Triumph had remained largely unchanged – meaning it was high time for an update.
2025 sees the release of a completely revamped Monta Triumph. The new case measures slightly wider at 40mm in diameter, 47mm lug-to-lug, and 10.7mm thick. The new case features crown guards on either side of the Monta signed screw-down crown, making for a sportier, more robust-looking design. Another improvement to the case is that the Triumph now has 200 meters of water resistance, 50 meters more than the previous generation’s 150 meters. The case finishing features vertically brushed lugs with a polished bevelled edge, a fully polished bezel, and polished crown guards.
The new dial features applied indices with large numerals for 3 and 9, all filled with Super-LumiNova. The sword-style hands are also filled with Super-LumiNova, with a lumed tip for the seconds hand. The brushed steel bracelet has Monta’s signature fully articulating links, a polished bevelled outer edge, and comes with a deployment clasp featuring a quick-adjustment system. Inside the case is the Monta calibre M-22, a modified Sellita SW300 that operates at 4Hz, has a 56-hour power reserve, and has a date display at 6 o’clock.
Closing thoughts
Overall, it appears that this newly designed Triumph brings the overall design language closer to the Oceanking and Skyquest with its wider case and the addition of crown-guards. The large 3 and 9 numerals display a clear influence of another GADA favourite, with the polished bezel making it more suitable for potential formal affairs. I think Mr. Fleming would approve.
Monta Triumph V2 pricing and availability
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary and its success with the Triumph model, Monta is offering a preorder special for the Triumph V2: the first 100 units will be priced at US$1,550 for the watch on a bracelet, and after those first 100 pieces are gone, the preorder price will be set at US$1,850, with delivery planned for January 2026.
Brand
Monta
Model
Triumph V2
Case Dimensions
40mm (D) x 10.7mm (T) x 47mm (LTL)
Case Material
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200 metres
Crystal(s)
Sapphire front and back
Dial
Opaline black dial with applied indices and numerals
Lug Width
20mm
Strap
Stainless steel three-link bracelet, deployant clasp with micro-adjustment
Movement
Monta M-22, Sellita SW300 base, automatic
Power Reserve
56 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Availability
Pre-order begins October 15th at 10 am CT, standard production
Price
US$1,550 USD for the first 100 units, then US$1,850 afterwards