Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Maen Manhattan 37?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $796 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Maen Manhattan 37?

The Massena LAB Dato-Racer wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Maen Manhattan 37?

The Maen Manhattan 37 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 Maen Manhattan 37?

The Maen Manhattan 37 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Maen Manhattan 37?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Maen Manhattan 37 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsMaen Manhattan 37

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

Maen Manhattan 37

manhattan-37-m2-1-1

MSRP $799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Manhattan 3737mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Manhattan 3740h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Manhattan 37100m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Manhattan 37$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

La Joux-Perret G100

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$799

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What people say

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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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Maen Manhattan 37

Owners widely praise the Maen Manhattan 37's visually rich dial and refined finishing, with some noting its sleek, trim 37mm case and impressive timekeeping. The bracelet receives mixed reactions, with some finding it cheap and lacking compared to alternatives, while others appreciate its taper and overall value. One reviewer highlights the Ultra-Thin variant's slim 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance, powered by a manually wound ETA Pesaux 7001 movement. Conversely, another owner reports a Ronda 150 movement running fast at +18s/d to +24s/d, and some with 6.5-inch wrists find the 47mm lug-to-lug distance wears larger than expected. The Maen Manhattan 37 offers excellent value with its Art Deco-inspired design and remarkable light play on the dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 highly for its visually rich dial and refined finishing at the price.

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