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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
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 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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