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Farer BarnwellvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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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.

Farer Barnwell

The Barnwell's distinctive barrel-shaped case and copper dial are highlighted. No shared weaknesses were mentioned.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barnwell40mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Barnwell56h
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Water Resistance
Barnwell100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Barnwell$1,350
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium PVD
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,679
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