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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M as a stunning and underrated dress watch, with one owner even preferring it to the Cartier Tank. Reviewers highlight the quartz movement's smooth winding, hacking seconds, and easy syncing, alongside appreciation for the absence of a date complication and the curved case design. The watch retails for $500-$600 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M highly for its elegant Art Deco design and practical quartz movement features.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
24mm
38mm
Thickness
8.64mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Sellita SW510
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,679
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