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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsZelos Skyraider 2

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Mokume

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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