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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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