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Monta SkyquestvsTudor Pelagos FXD GMT

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
305m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
MT5652-U
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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