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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Tetra gold 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra gold 27
MSRP $12,700

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Tetra gold 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Tetra gold 2753 hoursh
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Tetra gold 2730m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Tetra gold 27$12,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
27.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
6.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
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
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
$12,700

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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 Tetra gold 27

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27 for its elegant, thin, and versatile square-cased design, comfortable wearability due to its light weight and lack of sharp corners, and attractive dial with blued hands. Some owners note the subdial is not recessed as found on other models, and one reviewer dislikes the minute markers in the dial corners. The buckle is described as generic and the suede strap gets dirty easily. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27 highly for its value and elegant, comfortable design.

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