Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSternglas Hamburg Automatik
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Dato-Racer
Hamburg Automatik
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
38h
42h
highest
MSRP
$1,595
$463
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW400-1
Miyota 8215
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Massena LAB Dato-Racer owners widely praise it as an excellent everyday watch, blending 1970s aesthetics with modern dimensions. This limited edition model is restricted to 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.
The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik is praised for its handsome design, affordable price, and good build quality for the cost. Reviewers note its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is cited as accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. Some find certain variants' designs "too much" or "garish," while others appreciate their unique, non-emulating style and "Bauhaus simplicity." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik highly for its attractive design and value proposition.
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