
February 2025 is upon us, and while it might be the shortest month of the year, there’s still plenty to be excited for — especially our aBlogtoWatch monthly giveaway! For this month, we’ve teamed up with Monro to offer one lucky winner a sleek, characterful diver with enough classic style to last the whole year ’round. One participating entrant will win this Monro MOA-1 Atlantic Blue dive watch, which blends classic sporting diver cues with the brand’s unique, charismatic classic aviation-inspired flair.
Measuring 41mm wide, the Monro MOA-1 Atlantic Blue’s stainless steel case augments its traditional diver form with impressively ornate detailing. The fine-polished chamfer running from lug tip to crown guard gives the predominantly brushed design a bright and elegant feel, but the bezel truly steals the show. Not only does Monro include a deeply engraved, lume-filled ceramic dive insert, the brand also uses a dynamic, twisting edge to replace the standard coin edge grip. Inspired by forward motion and the spinning turbines of a jet engine, this “Adventure” edge is echoed with a similar texture on the screw-down crown. Monro rates the MOA-1 Atlantic Blue for a deep sea-ready 200 meters of water resistance.
Like the case, the dial of the Monro MOA-1 Atlantic Blue builds on classic diver principles with chic, retro aircraft-inspired twists. The mirror-polished, lume-filled hour indices are pure classic dive watch, but Monro’s wing-inspired tapering handset gives these familiar elements a visual lift. The Atlantic Blue dégradé dial surface itself is another intriguing touch, fading from a deep, oceanic navy to a bottomless black at the dial edge. Punches of red from the seconds hand and dial text give this dark, nuanced colorway a jolt of energy on the wrist, while also promoting at-a-glance legibility.
Monro powers the MOA-1 Atlantic Blue with a solid, dependable Seiko NH38A automatic movement. The NH38A is a fixture among independent brands for good reason, and its rugged construction and ease of servicing should make the MOA-1 Atlantic Blue a joy to live with in the long term. Monro rounds out the MOA-1 Atlantic Blue with a timeless, versatile three-link oyster-style bracelet. MSRP for the Monro MOA-1 Atlantic Blue stands at $430 USD.
To Enter, You Must:
- Comment on this post below (on aBlogtoWatch.com, not Facebook, or elsewhere you might see this article) before the giveaway is over with your valid e-mail address where required. (If you’ve signed up for the commenting system before, your e-mail should already be in there.) For a chance to win, share in the comments what you would like to see next from the brand.
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- Wait until the giveaway is over on February 28, 2025, for the winner to be chosen at random. A couple of basic rules. You can only enter once. You must comment with a valid e-mail address where you can be reached. Your comment must be confirmed and approved. You must complete the objectives to be considered. You are responsible for providing your contact shipping information if you are chosen. Shipping restrictions to non-U.S. entrants may apply, based on the sponsor’s policies. Giveaway watch selection based on sponsor’s inventory and watch availability. All comments made after the end of the giveaway period will not be considered. If you are chosen as a winner, you then have 24 hours to ensure receipt of your full shipping information or an alternative winner will be chosen. For the full terms and conditions, please click here.
Good luck, and thanks to Monro, sponsor of the Monro MOA-1 Atlantic Blue watch giveaway on aBlogtoWatch!