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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPagani Design PD-1778

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$159

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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-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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