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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$765

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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