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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
13.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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