Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Zelos Eagle 2?

At MSRP the Zelos Eagle 2 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $696 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Zelos Eagle 2?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Eagle 2 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Zelos Eagle 2?

The Zelos Eagle 2 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 Zelos Eagle 2?

The Zelos Eagle 2 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Zelos Eagle 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Zelos Eagle 2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsZelos Eagle 2

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

Zelos Eagle 2

eagle-2-ti-arctic

MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Eagle 239mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Eagle 240h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Eagle 2100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Anthracite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

La Joux-Perret G100

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$899

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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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Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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