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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFormex Field Automatic

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Thickness
10.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$881

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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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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