Which is cheaper, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc?

At MSRP the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc is the cheaper of the two at $500, against $1,679 for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a $1,179 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc?

The Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc?

The Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII.

What movement does the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII run compared to the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb and the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsPhoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

skymaster-38-m6-1-1

MSRP $1,679

Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

phoibos-depth-hunter-dlc-300m-automatic-diver-watch-py060cx-black

MSRP $500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Depth Hunter Dlc40mm

Power Reserve

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Depth Hunter Dlc40h

Water Resistance

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

Depth Hunter Dlc300m

MSRP

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Depth Hunter Dlc$500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

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

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,679

$500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Monochrome

Fratello

Time + Tide

Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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