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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

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

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Inside
Dial Color
M6.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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