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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsZelos Vitesse

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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