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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsTissot Desir

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Desir50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Thickness
13.4mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
M6.1.1
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$550

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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