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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.4mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
M6.1.1
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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