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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$475

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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 Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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