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IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph is praised for its stunning appearance in person, with a clarity of dial and richness of color that surpasses online representations, and its unique dial colors like teal are considered eye-catching conversation starters. Owners report robust build quality, excellent bracelets with micro-adjust, and 100m water resistance. The watch features an updated in-house caliber 69385 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and a dial with a 6-9-12 chronograph layout. One owner noted accuracy at -1s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph highly for its striking dial aesthetics and robust, versatile design.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph41mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph46h
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Water Resistance
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph$28,500
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
69385
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
46h
0h
Jewels
33
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,500
$1,679
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