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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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