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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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