Which is cheaper, the Loresum J1 or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

At MSRP the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is the cheaper of the two at $1,679, against $1,848 for the Loresum J1 — a $169 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Loresum J1 or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Loresum J1 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Loresum J1 or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Loresum J1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Loresum J1 or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Loresum J1.

What movement does the Loresum J1 run compared to the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Loresum J1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb.

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Loresum J1vsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Loresum J1

j1-mint-blue

MSRP $1,848

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

skymaster-38-m6-1-1

MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

J140mm

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Power Reserve

J138h

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Water Resistance

J150m

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

MSRP

J1$1,848

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW510mb

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$1,679

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