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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
SLGA019100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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