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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPagani Design PD-1777

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
PD-1777
Pagani DesignPD-1777
MSRP $133

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
PD-177740mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
PD-177736h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
PD-1777100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
PD-1777$133

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Power Reserve
38h
36h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$133

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1777

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1777 for its exceptional finishing, dial, and bracelet, with one owner calling it "amazing" and planning constant wear. The watch is noted for its solid feel and a smoother bracelet than typical offerings, all at a $38.00 price point. However, the busy dial, tachymeter bezel on a non-chronograph, and thin silver hands on the black dial make time-telling difficult, especially in dim light. The Chinese automatic movement, identified as a Hangzhou 2196, runs at less than +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1777 highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite legibility challenges.

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