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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$2,390

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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