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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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