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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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