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Monta SkyquestvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyquest40.7mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
Skyquest40h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
Skyquest305m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
Skyquest$2,435
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.7mm
42mm
Thickness
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
305m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
L888.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,435
$4,100

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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