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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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