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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsTissot Chrono L

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$475

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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