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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

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