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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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 Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$349

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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 Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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