Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year CalendarvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII


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Measurements
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Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

Skymaster 38 MKIII
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$17,450
$1,679
lowest
Movement
Breitling 19
Sellita SW510
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar's versatile design for casual wear and the eye-catching dial, with one owner appreciating the view of the movement through the open caseback and Breitling's bezel construction. However, some owners find the 44mm case too large, and one owner reported significant accuracy issues ranging from +5 to +20 seconds per day and a power reserve closer to 36 hours, even after service. On balance, owners appreciate the watch's design and build quality, though concerns about case size and timekeeping accuracy are noted by a subset of users.
The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which is considered a positive for a modern mechanical chronograph. Reviewers highlight its clean dial, sharp legibility, and well-executed applied markers, with one noting a brown sunburst dial evoking vintage tropical effects. The winding action is described as sweet, and the watch is powered by a Sellita SW510Mb manual-wind movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting an average of +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day, and both note a 63-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and premium feel at its price point.
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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