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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
192h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$273,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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