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Monta SkyquestvsPagani Design PD-1706 GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
PD-1706 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1706 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
PD-1706 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
PD-1706 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
PD-1706 GMT200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
PD-1706 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Pearl DG5833
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT's bracelet, noting its fantastic build with screw links and a bezel that exhibits no play. However, the Pearl DG5833A movement requires approximately 50 crown winds to start, and the rotor is described as noisy. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is criticized for not aligning precisely with 24 time zones, and some owners find the red crown ring unappealing. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT highly for its bracelet quality and bezel action, despite some noted movement and aesthetic quirks.

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