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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsBrew Retrograph

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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