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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M6.1.1
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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