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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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