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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.55mm
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
Grey
M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$1,679

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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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