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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsPagani Design PD-1778

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$159

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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