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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Nereide Avventurina 42
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 42
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Nereide Avventurina 4242mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Nereide Avventurina 4240h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Nereide Avventurina 42200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Nereide Avventurina 42$1,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,200

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is widely praised for its exceptional value and attractive design, with owners highlighting the stunning aventurine dial as a standout feature. The quality of finishing is frequently noted as rivaling higher-end brands, and the unique materials like tungsten are appreciated. One owner finds the stock rubber strap stiff, and another points out some misaligned hour markers, though they describe this as being overly picky. The price is considered excellent, especially with discounts, falling just under 610€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 highly for its stunning aventurine dial and impressive finishing at its price point.

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