Maen Lunar Classic 36vsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

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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 Lunar Classic 36 at true scale

Lunar Classic 36

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Thickness

9.8mm

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Water Resistance

50m

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MSRP

$1,271

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Movement

Sellita SW280-1

5626A

Case

6 specs
Thickness
9.8mm
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Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
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Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
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Polished
Water Resistance
50m
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Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
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Dial Color
M7.1.1
Grey
Texture
n/a
Linen
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
No

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1
5626A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,271
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Reviews

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

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.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.