Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSugess Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X

Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII

Ref. skymaster-38-m6-1-1·MSRP $1,679

Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X
SugessChrono Heritage S438-2.0X

Ref. chrono-heritage-s438-2-01-s·MSRP $240

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII at true scale

Skymaster 38 MKIII

Sugess Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X at true scale

Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Thickness

13.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$1,679

$240

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seagull ST1901

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$240
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which is considered a positive for a modern mechanical chronograph. Reviewers highlight its clean dial, sharp legibility, and well-executed applied markers, with one noting a brown sunburst dial evoking vintage tropical effects. The winding action is described as sweet, and the watch is powered by a Sellita SW510Mb manual-wind movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting an average of +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day, and both note a 63-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII highly for its vintage-inspired design and premium feel 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 S438-2.0X

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X for its comfortable 41mm case size, which fits well and is a welcome alternative to larger chronographs. The chronograph pushers are noted for their satisfying click and ease of use due to their size and protrusion, with one owner describing a slight spongy feel prior to actuation. The Seagull ST1901 manual-wind movement is also a point of appreciation, particularly at this price point, making it a recommended first chronograph for many. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X highly for its wearability and functional chronograph pushers at an accessible price.

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