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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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