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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$218

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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