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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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