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Monta SkyquestvsBoldr Odyssey Freediver

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

Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Odyssey Freediver
BoldrOdyssey Freediver
MSRP $649

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Odyssey Freediver40mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Odyssey Freediver40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Odyssey Freediver300m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Odyssey Freediver$649

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
40mm
Thickness
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
202
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Cal

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$649

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Freediver

The Boldr Odyssey Freediver is praised for its bead-blasted steel case with polished bevels and a custom steel bracelet designed for wrist curvature. Reviewers note its strong legibility, applied details, and vintage-inspired date window on fresh dial colors. The 44mm case is surgical-grade steel with a brushed finish and angular lugs, water-resistant to 300 meters. It houses a Miyota 9075 movement with a jumping local hour function. On balance, reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Freediver's thoughtful case finishing and functional movement with a local hour complication.

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