Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFortis Flieger F-39

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Flieger F-3939mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Flieger F-3938h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Flieger F-39200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Flieger F-39$2,530

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$2,530

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Massena LAB Dato-Racer vs Fortis Flieger F-39 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.