Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Laco Dresden 38?

At MSRP the Laco Dresden 38 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $1,055 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Laco Dresden 38?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Laco Dresden 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Laco Dresden 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the Sellita SW400-1 and the Laco Dresden 38 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsLaco Dresden 38

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Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

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Laco Dresden 38

862073

MSRP $540

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Dresden 3838mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Dresden 38—

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Dresden 38—

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Dresden 38$540

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW400-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$540

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