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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
What people say

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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is praised for its fashionable and distinctive military-inspired design, featuring a champagne dial and a polished and brushed case with a ceramic bezel insert. Owners appreciate its utilitarian aesthetic and historical connection. One owner notes the bezel can be slippery. The watch is powered by a Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement. The price point of $1700 is considered high by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 appealing for its unique design and historical military roots, despite some reservations about its price and bezel grip.

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
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
370m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,679
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