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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Sellita SW288 Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,049

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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