Which is cheaper, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,679 for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a $1,254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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MSRP $1,679

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

M6.1.1

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510mb

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,679

$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Monochrome

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Time + Tide

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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