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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13.4mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
M6.1.1
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$2,440

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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