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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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