Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Chronograph SSB479

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII at true scale

Skymaster 38 MKIII

Seiko Chronograph SSB479 at true scale

Chronograph SSB479

Diameter

38mm

38.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.1mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$1,679

$450

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko 8T63

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.7mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Screw case back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
M6.1.1
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$450
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which is considered a positive for a modern mechanical chronograph. Reviewers highlight its clean dial, sharp legibility, and well-executed applied markers, with one noting a brown sunburst dial evoking vintage tropical effects. The winding action is described as sweet, and the watch is powered by a Sellita SW510Mb manual-wind movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting an average of +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day, and both note a 63-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and premium feel 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.

Seiko Chronograph SSB479

Owners widely praise the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 for its appealing retro aesthetic, excellent dial design, and desirable proportions, with many highlighting its "Goldilocks-sized" 38.7mm case as a favorite feature. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its high-end look and vintage charm at an accessible price point, with one owner noting the mecha-quartz movement is satisfactory given the cost. Some owners find the watch beautiful and a "strap monster," with attention to detail justifying its price, though one considered it steep compared to a Tissot quartz chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 highly for its vintage style and well-proportioned case.

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