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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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