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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsRZE Fortitude GMT

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9075
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$719

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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