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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.4mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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