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Baltic Aquascaphe BronzevsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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

Aquascaphe Bronze
BalticAquascaphe Bronze
MSRP $697
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Bronze39mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Bronze42h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Bronze200m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Bronze$697
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW400-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$1,595

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze for its attractive vintage aesthetic, solid build, and excellent value, with many noting its finishing exceeds expectations for its price point. The CuAL8 bronze alloy case develops a slow, even patina, and the 39mm size is considered compact and wearable. Reviewers highlight the handsome design, cohesive look with gilt accents, and the reliable Miyota 9039 movement. Some owners report minor criticisms including a noisy rotor, stiff crown, and sharp edges on the tropic strap buckle, though these are often resolved. The stainless steel caseback is a point of contention for some reviewers, who suggest a PVD coating would have been a better visual match. The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze is offered at a price point around €625-€750 or under $950 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze highly for its convincing vintage aura and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of vintage style and rugged tool watch qualities is a notable strength. A weakness is the watch's price point, as it's positioned in a competitive market with other similar watches offering similar features at lower prices. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer mentioning it's not a primary focus of the design and another not specifying the exact rating.

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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