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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43vsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43

Owners widely report the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 wears smaller than its 43mm diameter, fitting well on wrists around 175mm to 190mm, with some finding it suitable for smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners praise the appealing color schemes, particularly the ice blue and white dials, and the snappy chronograph action of the Caliber 01 movement. Some owners report quality issues with the chronograph function requiring repairs, while others have had no problems over several years. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial aesthetics.

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

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4346mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4370h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 4330m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43$10,450
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
14.22mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,450
$1,679
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