Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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