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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
6R55
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$950

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

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