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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Blue
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$299

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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.

Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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