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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
M6.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,679

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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