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Astor + Banks ChronovsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,679

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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