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Monta SkyquestvsTudor Monarch

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Monarch
TudorMonarch
MSRP $5,875

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Monarch39mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Monarch65h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Monarch100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Monarch$5,875

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40.7mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
305m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Champagne

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
MT5662-2U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$5,875

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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.

Tudor Monarch

The Tudor Monarch is praised for its crisp case finishing, solid H-link bracelet with T-fit clasp, and a 39mm size that wears well, though its eclectic neoclassical dial design is noted. It features a METAS-certified Master Chronometer movement with a 65-hour power reserve, visible through a display case back. The watch has a vintage-inspired dial with a unique champagne color and California layout, though it lacks lume and its modern, angular 39mm case doesn't wear smaller than its dimensions suggest. Its 11.9mm thickness is noted as a bit disappointing, but faceted case sides and box sapphire crystals contribute to a slender wearing experience. On balance, reviewers praise the Tudor Monarch for its sharp case finishing and Master Chronometer movement at its price point.

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