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Dan Henry 1939vsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
1939
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
1939$290
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,595

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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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