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Farer CUSHION CASEvsMonta Skyquest

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40.7mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Monta M-23
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,435

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What people say

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Farer CUSHION CASE

The Farer CUSHION CASE is widely praised for its reinterpreted case with dramatic angles and steeper bezel slope, vibrant gradient dials crafted with a unique spinning and layering process, and the visual refinement of the Elaboré-grade Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom engraving. Owners appreciate the case's "bat-ear" lugs, sloping bezel, polished finish, and scalloping between the lugs for strap integration, with specific colorways like pistachio and tea green dials being favorites. Some commenters note the grey numeral track on the salmon dial or eastern Arabic markings on the green dial as detractors, and one user questions the choice of a manual-wind movement over an automatic. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive case design and vibrant, textured dials.

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.

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