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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsHalios Universa II

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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