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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SW400-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,595

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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