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Monta SkyquestvsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$575

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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.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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