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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,295
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
15.85mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$1,679

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 41mm size and great finishing, with one owner noting its Elaboré-grade SW510-M movement runs accurately at +1 second per day. The "fauxtina" dial is appreciated for its vintage character, and the watch's versatility is highlighted by its tachymeter, dive bezel, and regatta timer functions. However, one owner found the watch felt poorly put together and lighter than expected. The water resistance is rated at 100m, a reduction from the original model's 200m. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and versatile complication set.

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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