Dan Henry 1964vsMaen 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.

Dan Henry 1964 at true scale

1964

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII at true scale

Skymaster 38 MKIII

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$300

lowest

$1,679

Movement

Quartz

Sellita SW510

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW510
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$1,679
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964 for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and attractive dial designs, with many finding the 38mm case size ideal for smaller wrists. Some reviewers note legibility issues with silver hands on certain dials and weak lume. The quartz movement is considered by some to be "nothing special" compared to automatic options. One owner reported significant quality control issues with debris on the dial and crystal. Overall, owners and enthusiasts rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its remarkable value and vintage panda execution in the affordable space.

From video reviewers

The 38mm vintage-inspired case size is a strength. The price point is a weakness.

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.