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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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356 PILOT Classic AS E
Sinn356 PILOT Classic AS E
MSRP $3,024
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E

The Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E is praised for its excellent legibility, clean bicompax dial, and strong lume, with owners appreciating its fit and finish and attractive gradient dial. The Sellita SW510 BH b movement is noted as reliable, and chronograph functions are responsive, with accuracy reported within COSC parameters at +5 seconds per day. The 38.5mm case, particularly with the domed acrylic crystal, is described by some as wearing tall and appearing "tubby" on the wrist due to its 15.6mm thickness, though others find the sapphire version acceptable for a chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong legibility.

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.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
15.6mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Anthracite
M6.1.1
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
27
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$1,679
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