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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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