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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,450

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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