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Monta SkyquestvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.7mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
305m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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