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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-010
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-010
MSRP $1,050

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,050

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

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