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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Khaki
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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