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Monta SkyquestvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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