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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
9S65
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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