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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Tetra 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Tetra 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Tetra 2743 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Tetra 2750m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
27.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$2,400

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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 Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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