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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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