A rare offering from the Colt “Adventure Series,” the Monte Carlo (CW1) was the flagship of the lineup, priced higher than its Sahara, Outback, and Everest counterparts. This piece embodies Colt’s short-lived experiment of combining Swiss watchmaking with the brand’s bold American identity. Its bi-metallic design—steel case with a gold-tone bezel and crown—paired with a clean white dial, luminous hands, and military time track makes it both functional and striking.
This example is powered by a reliable Swiss-made ETA quartz movement, ensuring accuracy and durability. The case features a screw-down caseback and crown, granting water resistance to 100m (333ft), and a counter-clockwise rotating bezel for added sport functionality. It comes complete with the original wooden Colt box and instruction manual, as well as two extra bracelet links for a perfect fit.
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Sizing
Case: 37.5mm
Dial: 30mm
Lug-to-Lug: 45mm
Thickness: 9.25mm
Strap: 17.8cm
Strap Style: Fold-over Metal Bracelet
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: ETA 955.112
Watch Complications:
Rotating Bezel (Counter-Clockwise)
Date Window
Movement Caliber: ETA Quartz
Watch Lume: Yes (Minute & Hour Hands)
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Cream
Strap: Two-tone Gold / Silver
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screwdown
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
Flagship Model: The CW1 Monte Carlo was the most expensive and premium watch in the 1996 Colt Adventure lineup, retailing at $307—well above its siblings.
Swiss Made Credibility: Despite Colt’s American branding, the watch is authentically Swiss-made, with an ETA movement and “SWISS MADE” marked dial and caseback.
Military + Civilian Design: The dual 12-hour and 24-hour markings nod to military utility while the gold-tone accents and bi-metal bracelet gave it civilian luxury appeal.
