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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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