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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsTimefactors PRS-30

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
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 PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
PRS-3042mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
PRS-30
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
PRS-30100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
PRS-30$1,013

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Dark Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,013
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