Maen Brooklyn 36vsMaen Lunar Classic 36

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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 Brooklyn 36 at true scale

Brooklyn 36

Maen Lunar Classic 36 at true scale

Lunar Classic 36

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Thickness

11.1mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$639

lowest

$1,271

Movement

Miyota 9122

Sellita SW280-1

Case

1 specs
Thickness
11.1mm
9.8mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M5.1.1
M7.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Sellita SW280-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$1,271
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Reviews

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

Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan colorways, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that imparts an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, though one owner found its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. Some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index, and others question the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement. On balance, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and triple calendar complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

Maen Lunar Classic 36

The Maen Lunar Classic 36 is lauded for its radially brushed salmon dial, attractive moonphase complication, and well-executed detailing. Reviewers praise the brick bracelet for its excellent drape and visual integration with the case. Some prefer the watch to omit lume for a cleaner aesthetic, while others would have preferred white lume over faux patina and the removal of crosshairs on the moonphase sub-dial. The watch features a Sellita SW280-1 movement and is available for pre-order starting at €1,049. Overall, reviewers find the Maen Lunar Classic 36 to be a stylish vintage-inspired watch with an elegant dial.

From video reviewers

The moonphase complication is a strong point. The value proposition at its price point is also consistently highlighted. No shared weaknesses were identified.