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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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