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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$610
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