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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Antarctic Spider38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Antarctic Spider38h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Antarctic Spider200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Antarctic Spider$945

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW200
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$945

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

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