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Monta SkyquestvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.7mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
305m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$490

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What people say

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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