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Monta SkyquestvsPhoibos Apollo Titanium

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

Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Apollo Titanium
PhoibosApollo Titanium
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Apollo Titanium41mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Apollo Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Apollo Titanium300m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Apollo Titanium$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
305m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$575

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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