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Vaer SwissvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$1,679

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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.

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