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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
L688.5
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$4,400

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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.

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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