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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$725

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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 SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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