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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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