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Monta SkyquestvsNodus Sector II GMT

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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.

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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II GMT's case finishing is a notable strength. Reviewers found the lume to be less impressive than expected.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$525
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