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Monta SkyquestvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.7mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
305m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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