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Monta SkyquestvsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$975

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Tungsteno 42

The Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive design, featuring a unique tungsten bezel and a sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting the quality bracelet and sunburst blue dial. Some reviewers note the stock rubber strap can be stiff, and owners mention split pins on the bracelet requiring a half link for ideal fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of about +15 seconds per day, while others note a thin profile and reliable Sellita SW200-1 or Miyota 9039 movements. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers strong value, with its unique dial and bezel being frequently cited as standout features for the price.

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