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Jack Mason Canton SaltvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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What people say

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Jack Mason Canton Salt

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Canton Salt for its high-quality finishing, textured dials, and the inclusion of the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement. The 39mm case is noted for its slim profile and comfortable wearability, with some specifically highlighting the versatility of the white dial and the attractive green and white variants. However, some owners find the case proportions stubby and the design uninspired, while others report issues with the clasp's micro-adjustment system and overly tight bracelet screws. Accuracy figures range from ±7 seconds per day, and the movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Canton Salt highly for its impressive finishing and value, particularly appreciating the well-executed case and bracelet.

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
Canton Salt39mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Canton Salt68h
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Water Resistance
Canton Salt150m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Canton Salt$1,199
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
68h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$1,679
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