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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
M6.1.1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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