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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsMonta Skyquest

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.7mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
9mm
Water Resistance
100m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$2,435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore

The Citizen Tsuyosa Shore is widely regarded as a versatile sports-casual watch with a sunray-brushed dial, luminous hands and markers, and a 100-meter water resistance. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute aluminum insert and a President-style bracelet noted for its comfort and mix of finishes. The watch is powered by the in-house automatic Calibre 8210 movement. While it offers 100m WR and a rotating bezel, it is not considered a true diver's watch as it does not meet ISO certification or tool-watch standards. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Tsuyosa Shore for its accessible pricing and everyday wearability as a lifestyle-oriented timepiece.

Monta Skyquest

Owners widely praise the Monta Skyquest's build quality and bracelet finishing, with one owner noting its superior articulation and another calling it outstanding for the price. Reviewers highlight its wearability, sporty yet dressy aesthetic, bold aluminum bezel, and bright lume, powered by a Sellita SW330 movement. Some owners find the bezel numeral style polarizing, the GMT hand kinked, and the bezel rotation stiff with silent clicks. The clasp is described as a tight fit and long by some, and the watch wears larger than expected, though its low weight and slim side profile are noted positives. Accuracy for the SW330 movement is considered good by some, with 300m WR and a slim case profile also cited. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Skyquest highly for its exceptional bracelet finishing and versatile design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Monta Skyquest GMT features an excellent bracelet, praised by multiple reviewers for its high quality and smooth action. A notable trade-off is the lume brightness, which could be improved. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's price justifies its cost, with some considering it one of the most expensive GMTs under $3,000 and others viewing it as a strong contender in the under $3000 GMT market.

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