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Monta SkyquestvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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