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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SBGA375
Grand SeikoSBGA375
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SBGA37540mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SBGA37572h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SBGA375100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SBGA375$5,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$5,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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