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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Nereide Avventurina Nera
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina Nera
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Nereide Avventurina Nera40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Nereide Avventurina Nera200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
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
Soprod M100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,650

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive dials, with reviewers highlighting the sparkling aventurine and owners noting the sunburst blue. The watch is considered good value, featuring a sapphire crystal and quality bracelet, with reviewers specifically mentioning good case finishing for the price. Owners of the 39mm model report the NH35A movement, while the Avventurina variant uses a Sellita SW200-1. Some owners find the stock rubber strap stiff, and one forum discussion flagged concerns about the brand's customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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