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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$265

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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