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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPhoibos Apollo

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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