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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
6R21
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,100

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

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