Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

At MSRP the Farer WORLD TIMER is the cheaper of the two at $1,575, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $20 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsFarer WORLD TIMER

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

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

Farer WORLD TIMER

foxe-gold

MSRP $1,575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

WORLD TIMER39mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

WORLD TIMER56h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

WORLD TIMER100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Green

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Sellita SW331-2

Type

Automatic

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Power Reserve

38h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$1,575

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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