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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPraesidus Type H-75

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$245

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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.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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