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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$3,800

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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 SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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