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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

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