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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSternglas Merion

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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