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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$39,000

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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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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