Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $1,045 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer runs a automatic caliber (SW400-1), while the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph runs a mechanical (Seagull ST1908).

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

fleuss-mechanical-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial-limited-edition-googly-black-sp-5153-02

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Seagull ST1908

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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