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Monta SkyquestvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Prospex LX line200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
44.8mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
50.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
5R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$5,500
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