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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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