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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$2,000

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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 King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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