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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$450

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What people say

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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