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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSpinnaker Popeye

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$395

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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