Which is cheaper, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

At MSRP the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is the cheaper of the two at $1,679, against $6,025 for the Tudor Pelagos LHD — a $4,346 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Tudor Pelagos LHD wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Tudor Pelagos LHD carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII.

What movement does the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII run compared to the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb and the Tudor Pelagos LHD uses the MT5612-LHD.

Side by side

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsTudor Pelagos LHD

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

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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MSRP $1,679

Tudor Pelagos LHD

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MSRP $6,025

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Pelagos LHD40mm

Power Reserve

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Pelagos LHD70h

Water Resistance

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

Pelagos LHD500m

MSRP

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

M6.1.1

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510mb

MT5612-LHD

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,679

$6,025

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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.

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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