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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.3mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Noon
M6.1.1
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,679

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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.

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