The MONTA Skyquest is a premium Swiss-made GMT sports watch that combines serious travel functionality, impressive dive-watch capability, and the exceptional finishing and bracelet design for which MONTA has become known. This 2022 example is presented in mint pre-owned condition and features the distinctive Black Gilt dial paired with a blue and red bi-color aluminum 24-hour bezel.
This configuration brings a warmer, more vintage-inspired personality to the Skyquest. The matte black dial features gilt detailing and applied hour markers surrounded by polished rhodium, while subtle red text provides an additional sporting accent. Combined with the classic blue and red GMT bezel, the result is a distinctive interpretation of the traditional “Pepsi” GMT aesthetic.
The Skyquest is built around a beautifully finished 40.7mm 316L stainless steel case measuring just 11.8mm thick and 47.4mm lug-to-lug. These proportions provide substantial sports-watch presence while remaining exceptionally comfortable and versatile for everyday wear.
The flat, beveled sapphire crystal features seven layers of anti-reflective coating on the underside, providing excellent clarity while preserving the scratch resistance expected from a modern luxury sports watch.
At the heart of the Skyquest is the Swiss-made MONTA Caliber M-23, a self-winding mechanical GMT movement with bidirectional winding and approximately 56 hours of power reserve. The movement is manufactured, assembled, and tested in Switzerland and can be viewed through the sapphire exhibition caseback.
Despite its refined appearance and relatively slim profile, the Skyquest is engineered for serious use, offering an impressive 300 meters / 1,000 feet of water resistance.
Specifications
Case
- 316L Stainless Steel
- 40.7mm Case Diameter
- 47.4mm Lug-to-Lug
- Only 11.8mm Thick
- 20mm Lug Width
- Polished Case Sides
- Beveled Outer Lugs
- Brushed and Polished Finishing
- Screw-Down Crown
- Integrated Crown Guards
- Sapphire Exhibition Caseback with Engravings
- Water Resistance: 300 Meters / 1,000 Feet
Dial
- Black Gilt Dial
- Matte Dial Finish
- Gilt Detailing
- Applied Hour Markers
- Full Rhodium Marker Surrounds
- Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9
- Rhodium-Plated Diamond-Cut Sword Hands
- Red Dial Text Accent
- Dedicated GMT Hand
- Central Seconds
- Date Display
- Highly Legible GMT Layout
Bezel
- Blue & Red Bi-Color Aluminum Bezel
- 24-Hour GMT Scale
- Classic Two-Tone GMT Design
- Aluminum Bezel Insert
- MONTA Patent-Pending Bezel Assembly
- Vintage-Inspired Appearance
Crystal
- Flat Sapphire Crystal
- Beveled Edge
- Seven Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating
- AR Treatment Applied to Underside
- Scratch-Resistant Construction
Movement
- MONTA Caliber M-23
- Swiss-Made Automatic Mechanical Movement
- Self-Winding
- Bidirectional Rotor
- Approximately 56-Hour Power Reserve
- GMT / 24-Hour Function
- Date Complication
- Hours, Minutes and Central Seconds
- Manufactured, Assembled and Tested in Switzerland
- Visible Through Sapphire Exhibition Caseback
Bracelet
- MONTA Stainless Steel Articulating Bracelet
- Fully Articulating Link Construction
- Beveled Outer-Link Edges
- Screw-Secured Links
- MONTA Quick-Adjust Clasp
- Three Micro-Adjustment Positions
- Two Half-Links for Precise Sizing
- Designed for Exceptional On-Wrist Comfort
Features
- Swiss Automatic GMT Movement
- MONTA Caliber M-23
- Approximately 56-Hour Power Reserve
- Black Gilt Matte Dial
- Blue/Red Bi-Color Aluminum GMT Bezel
- Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
- Diamond-Cut Sword Hands
- Flat Beveled Sapphire Crystal
- Seven-Layer Anti-Reflective Treatment
- Sapphire Exhibition Caseback
- Screw-Down Crown
- 300M / 1,000-Foot Water Resistance
- Fully Articulating Stainless Steel Bracelet
- Quick-Adjust Clasp
- Swiss Made
Additional Information
- Brand: MONTA
- Collection: Skyquest
- Model: Skyquest GMT
- Year: 2022
- Dial: Black Gilt
- Dial Finish: Matte
- Bezel: Blue / Red Bi-Color Aluminum
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Size: 40.7mm
- Lug-to-Lug: 47.4mm
- Thickness: 11.8mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Movement: MONTA Caliber M-23
- Movement Type: Swiss Automatic GMT
- Power Reserve: Approximately 56 Hours
- Crystal: Sapphire with Seven-Layer AR Treatment
- Bracelet: MONTA Stainless Steel Articulating Bracelet
- Water Resistance: 300M / 1,000 Feet
- Condition: Pre-Owned – Mint Condition
- Made in Switzerland
The MONTA Skyquest Gilt offers an excellent combination of classic GMT styling and modern Swiss sports-watch engineering. Its black gilt dial adds warmth and vintage character to the design, while the blue and red aluminum bezel delivers the instantly recognizable bi-color GMT aesthetic.
The dimensions are another major strength. At 40.7mm in diameter, 47.4mm lug-to-lug, and only 11.8mm thick, the Skyquest offers substantial capability without the bulk commonly associated with high-water-resistance GMT watches. Its 300-meter rating makes that relatively slim profile even more impressive.
MONTA’s bracelet is equally important to the overall package. The fully articulating links conform closely to the wrist, while screwed links, two half-links, and the three-position quick-adjust clasp allow for precise and comfortable sizing.
Inside, the Swiss-made MONTA M-23 provides approximately 56 hours of power reserve and the additional functionality of a mechanical GMT complication. Combined with the sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, excellent BGW9 lume, screw-down crown, and substantial water resistance, the Skyquest is designed to function equally well as a travel watch, everyday sports watch, or capable adventure companion.
This 2022 example is presented in mint pre-owned condition, offering an exceptionally clean example of the distinctive Black Gilt and bi-color aluminum bezel configuration.
Condition: Pre-owned, 2022 example in mint condition. All of our pre-owned watches are professionally cleaned before being offered for sale and checked to ensure they are functioning correctly. Please carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact cosmetic condition of the watch and everything included with the sale.
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