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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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