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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsResco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)

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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.

Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)

Owners praise the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) for its quality build and attractive panda dial. Some find it pricey for a quartz movement, with one commenter questioning the brand's value proposition. Overall, owners rate the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) highly for its quality and aesthetics, despite some reservations about its price point for a quartz watch.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)42mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)$1,185

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.45mm
Lug Width
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,185
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