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Massena LAB Uni-RacervsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Uni-Racer39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Uni-Racer58h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Uni-Racer50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Uni-Racer$3,495
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,495
$679

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What people say

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Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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