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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsTimefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

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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.

Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

Owners widely praise the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 for its simplicity, legibility, and 36mm case size, which satisfies a desire for a smaller timepiece. One owner finds it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch after five months of ownership. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 highly for its wearability and classic design at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
NAVIGATOR PRS-4836mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
NAVIGATOR PRS-48100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
NAVIGATOR PRS-48$664

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$664
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