Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year CalendarvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar at true scale

Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14.55mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k red gold
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
M6.1.1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 19
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$17,450
$1,679
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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.

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.