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Lum-Tec EclipsevsMonta Skyquest

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
E6
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$2,435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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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