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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
M6.1.1
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,679

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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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