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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsZenith Chronomaster Open

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
Chronomaster Open
ZenithChronomaster Open
MSRP $11,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zenith Chronomaster Open

The open dial showcasing the El Primero movement is cited as a key feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Chronomaster Open39.5mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII
Chronomaster Open60h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
Chronomaster Open50m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Zenith El Primero 3604
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$11,100
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