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Dan Henry 1972vsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
1972
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
1972$370
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$1,595

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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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