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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.75mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$1,679

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

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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