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Monta SkyquestvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
305m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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