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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVario Futurist

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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