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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 AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW400-1
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$875
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