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Monta SkyquestvsTudor Black Bay 58 GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Black Bay 58 GMT
TudorBlack Bay 58 GMT
MSRP $5,525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Black Bay 58 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Black Bay 58 GMT65h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Black Bay 58 GMT200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Black Bay 58 GMT$5,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug Width
12.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
305m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
MT5450-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$5,525

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT is widely praised for its functional, proportional, and ergonomic design, wearing identically to the standard Black Bay 58 and feeling substantial without being oversized. Owners are very happy with the 39mm case proportions, noting an improved 12.8mm height. The gilt dial aesthetics and gilt-effect accents are a point of praise for some, while others find them divisive. The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT features the METAS-certified MT5450-U movement, which is anti-magnetic to 15,000 Gauss and offers a 65-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT highly for its improved case proportions and gilt dial aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The comfortable 39mm case size is a significant strength. The value at its price point is also a shared positive. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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