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Monta SkyquestvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
40.7mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
305m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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