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Monta SkyquestvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$1,495
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