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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Heartlander Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Heartlander Automatic101m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$600

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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 Heartlander Automatic

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is widely praised for its versatility, comfortable 38mm case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and excellent dial variety. Reviewers highlight its value at $500, noting good finishing, a domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The tapering bracelet with solid links is also considered comfortable. One owner notes the crown may protrude slightly and irritate some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Automatic highly for its combination of wearability, features, and value.

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