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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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