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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsPinion Neutron Dual

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Neutron Dual38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Neutron Dual42h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Neutron Dual100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Neutron Dual$1,842

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,842

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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.

Pinion Neutron Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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