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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$650

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What people say

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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.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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