Which is cheaper, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $1,679 for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a $1,414 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The HELM Togiak Scout carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII.

What movement does the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsHELM Togiak Scout

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

skymaster-38-m6-1-1

MSRP $1,679

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

M6.1.1

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510mb

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,679

$265

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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