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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
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 Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
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
$470
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