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from 172 reviewsPurchased the 442 TWA. Unique watch, very comfortable and well made. The micro adjust clasp makes the fit perfect (I have a 7.5" wrist). I am also not easy on my watches so the Sapphire Crystal and a minimum 100m water resistance is a must for me. Plus Tim is very personable and I enjoy the Monday night IG lives when I am available. Quick delivery as well, arriving before the projected date.
Received my 442 and couldn't be happier with the numeric dial and matte black bezel. Within a day I received multiple compliments and questions from strangers that saw it on my wrist. The luminescent is fantastic!!! I wear this piece with a suit as well as jeans; it fits all occasions:) If you're looking for a timepiece that's different than what's on others wrist, this is the perfect option! If you're on the fence, take the leap and you won't regret it!
Received my 442 and couldn't be happier with the numeric dial and matte black bezel. Within a day I received multiple compliments and questions from strangers that saw it on my wrist. The lume is also fantastic!!! If you're looking for a timepiece that's different than what's on others wrist, this is the perfect option! If you're on the fence, take the leap and you won't regret it!
Love the watch and the selection of bands
I loved the Red Bezel on White dial the first time a saw it; ordered it that day. Glad to add it to my collection, I will be adding more Monterey watches in the near future.
I have thrashed mine for almost a year now and its still running perfect. Plenty of scratches, and I broke the pip off along the way, but its my daily go to. Customer service is next level, with an actual human who cares about their product and buyers!
I’m a fan of the quality. The bezel action is good. Fit and finish seems spot on. Bracelet reminds me of the one on my Heritage Black Bay. Seems to keep time as expected with the trusty NH35.
I did order a matte green bezel but received a regular green instead. Wasn’t a deal breaker for me as it looks sharp regardless. I’m always game to support a small business.
This will keep me satisfied until I’m ready to splurge on a Rolex Submariner (if ever).
What a timepiece! Beautiful, classy, and ready to rumble. Thank you for the best value in the market.
I’m totally in love with the deep green SE, so glad I picked one up, I get a lot of compliments!! Great watch as always!!
I’m not new to fine tool watches. I own TSAR and DSAR Marathons, I have Seiko divers and few other Swiss automatics too. This Monterey Black Tip GMT has me blown away! Quality, accuracy and durability all for under $300!
I bought the Dark Bayou EM for myself….and love it. So I bought a Blackstream F for my oldest son. Based on the materials, quality, style, value (the “Big 4” for under $275!!!) and function of these watches…I’ll buy one for each of my three sons when they are old enough to stop losing stuff! They will be my go-to for gifts in the future as well.
Been wearing this often for a few weeks now. Was looking for a vintage style watch and been super happy with this one. Highly recommend.
The mest bracelet did not fit my 6.5 wrist very well and Tim sent me a bracelet right away. Ended up picking up another mesh bracelet, because I like that style.
Love how the watch looks and feels and the bezel has a great feel. Super happy with the purchase.
This one has become my favorite. I love the aluminum bezel. The red becomes iridescent in the sunlight. Ceramic is still great but the aluminum bezel is something special.
Watch is beautiful. Good movement. Can't beat the price when it comes to these watches.
I had been lusting after one of these beautiful watches ever since I saw an ad for Monterey Watch Company while scrolling through social media. After an impatient few months, I finally pressed the trigger on one: The Dark Bayou EM, with a gold bezel insert. Goll-Y, it is one gorgeous design! Looking down at my wrist, I am mentally transported to a small sailboat in the Azores in 1966, with the warm sun kissing my face and a loose linen shirt loosely wrapped around my torso prior to my skin dive...
Looking past the design, you have an adventure watch, in 316l stainless, sapphire crystal, NH34/35 movement, ceramic bezel insert, and 100m of water resistance: all for under the price of $400! Not to mention, assembled in America, by a small business, which is my favorite part. My interactions with Tim, while minimal, and over social media (Instagram, mostly) and email, have been absolutely heartwarming and one of my favorite reasons to support small businesses.
Tim, keep making these amazing little machines!
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It's Your Time.
Monterey Watch Company is a USA-based watch
company that uses high-quality components to create amazing value for our clients at low cost. We take the “Trader Joe’s approach” - We don’t advertise or spend money on marketing with the exception of some online promotion. We create, assemble, package and QC ourselves using sourced parts from Japan, HK, Switzerland and Singapore.
We also design our own dials and case-backs. Our pieces are all mechanical/automatic using either Japanese or Swiss movements.
All of our pieces are based on classic watch designs from the ‘50s-60s and can go effortlessly from t-shirt to tuxedo.
Monterey Watch Co. offers a one-year warranty on mechanical repairs and a 30-day return policy.
And why the name? We just thought it sounded kinda cool. Classy yet surf-y. Sky, sun, ocean. A little Pacific, a little Mediterranean. A night at the casinos in Monaco. Spearfishing in the Maldives. Cue the theme music. You get it. Umm, yeah, and then there's the fact that the owner shares a last name with a famous fashion brand that just may cause some copyright issues.