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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,650

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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 Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

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