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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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