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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
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
6R5H
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,650

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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 “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

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