Side by side

Monta SkyquestvsVenezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Nereide GMT Grand Tour
VenezianicoNereide GMT Grand Tour
MSRP $1,150

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Nereide GMT Grand Tour39mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Nereide GMT Grand Tour40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Nereide GMT Grand Tour100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Nereide GMT Grand Tour$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$1,150

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Monta Skyquest vs Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour for its beautiful and colorful design, refined muted blue dial, and Italian-made 39mm case with sapphire crystal and AR coating. The bracelet is frequently noted as feeling great on the wrist, and one owner reports excellent accuracy at +-2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the dress-casual sport watch feel and the rose gold mirrored bezel portion, while others find the optical glass bezel preferable for reduced glare. However, some find the watch large, and one owner experienced the butterfly clasp opening while swimming. The price is considered steep by some for a Miyota GMT, though others feel it is justified by the improved case finishing and solid feel, especially compared to other movements. The unidirectional 120-click bezel is noted as essentially a diver bezel with a different insert.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.