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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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Archimede Watches Pilot 39

Archimede Watches Pilot 39 owners praise its clean design, craftsmanship, and value, with the 39mm case size noted as suitable for smaller wrists. One owner reported a unit stopped keeping time within months and experienced poor customer service regarding warranty. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting +10 seconds per day, while another prefers the utilitarian look of the flat crystal and the patina potential of bronze on the 39H Bronze variant. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 39 highly for its unpretentious pilot watch design and strong value proposition.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
SW400-1
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$1,595
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