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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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