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Monta SkyquestvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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