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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGA413

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBGA41340mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBGA41372h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBGA413100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBGA413$7,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$7,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

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