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Monta SkyquestvsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
NH34
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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