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Monta SkyquestvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
305m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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