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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Tangomat GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Tangomat GMT30m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M6.1.1
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$5,740

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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