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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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