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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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