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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFarer Lethbridge Gold

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Lethbridge Gold
FarerLethbridge Gold
MSRP $1,085

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Lethbridge Gold45h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Lethbridge Gold50m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Lethbridge Gold$1,085

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW216-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,085

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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.

Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

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