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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPinion Neutron

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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