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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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