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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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