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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$6,200

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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 SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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