Maen Hudson 38 GMT MkiivsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Hudson 38 GMT Mkii
MaenHudson 38 GMT Mkii

Ref. hudson-38-gmt-mkii-m1-3-3·MSRP $1,079

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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.

Maen Hudson 38 GMT Mkii at true scale

Hudson 38 GMT Mkii

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm at true scale

Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,079

$549

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
n/a
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,079
$549
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Reviews

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

Maen Hudson 38 GMT Mkii

Owners widely praise the Maen HUDSON 38 GMT MKII for its comfortable 38mm size, attractive vintage-inspired design, and premium finishing that rivals higher-end watches. Reviewers highlight its refined build, box-domed sapphire crystal, and the value it offers at its price point. One owner notes the sandblasted black dial is stunning and the watch fits well on a 6.5" wrist, running at +4 seconds per day. Some owners and reviewers point out minor issues, including a bezel that may appear slightly off-center or have noticeable backplay after settling, and a desire for a quickset hour hand adjustment for the GMT function. The unidirectional dial rotation is questioned by one owner, and a reviewer notes a slight color mismatch in the red accents and a bezel that sounds cheap. The white date wheel contrasts with the beige lume, and the dark blue bezel insert's color difference is subtle under artificial light.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic for its vintage-inspired design, slim 38mm case, and tool-like aesthetic, with many finding it a quality piece and good value for the money. Enthusiasts highlight its ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, comfortable wearability, and fine finishing. Some owners, however, note sharp edges on the clasp and bracelet links, and a few find the push-pull crown a drawback or the 38mm case larger than expected on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic highly for its vintage vibe and excellent value, singling out its bright lume and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.