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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Desert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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