Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

At MSRP the Massena LAB Dato-Racer is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $3,100 for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT — a $1,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

The Longines SPIRIT PILOT 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 Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

The Longines SPIRIT PILOT carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Longines SPIRIT PILOT uses the L888.4.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsLongines SPIRIT PILOT

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

Longines SPIRIT PILOT

L3.809.4.53.6

MSRP $3,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

SPIRIT PILOT39mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

SPIRIT PILOT72h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

SPIRIT PILOT100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

SPIRIT PILOT$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

Both sides

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

L888.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$3,100

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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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Longines SPIRIT PILOT

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Pilot for its exceptional finishing, featuring sharp edges and crisp transitions, and its improved wearability thanks to a reduced 39mm case size and 47.2mm lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the clean, balanced dial with gilt-toned accents that play with light, and its excellent legibility and lume. The L888.4 automatic movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners feel the Longines Spirit Pilot wears larger than its 39mm diameter and express disappointment over the removal of the five stars from the dial, while others find its bracelet endlinks long and lament the lack of quick-release. One owner voices concern over the serviceability of exclusive movements. Overall, owners rate the Longines Spirit Pilot highly for its modern icon status and value, feeling it wears more expensively than its price point suggests.

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