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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$3,730

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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