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Farer WORLD TIMERvsMonta Skyquest

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
Skyquest
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,575
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
World Timer
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40.7mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,435
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