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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $453

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Skindiver Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Skindiver Automatic150m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$453

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is widely praised for its attractive vintage aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and legible dial, with many owners highlighting its quality build and value under $500. Owners often commend the Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap, the box sapphire crystal, and the overall solid feel that suggests nothing is cheap. Specific praise is given to its lume, which some find lasts well and is great, and its accuracy, with one owner noting exceptional performance. However, some find the finishing merely fine, not exceptional, and note issues with the push-pull crown lacking a positive lock or being noisy. The 20mm strap width and drilled lugs that don't fit all spring bars are also mentioned as potential drawbacks. The Miyota 8315 movement, while preferred over the 8215, is described by one owner as noisy, and the non-transferable warranty policy is a concern for some.

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