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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsMonta Skyquest

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.7mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$2,435

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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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