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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSpinnaker Dark Purple

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Dark Purple45mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Dark Purple40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Dark Purple550m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
13.4mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Dark Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$289

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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.

Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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