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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Astron

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41.2mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$2,200

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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