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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPagani Design PD-1783

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Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
PD-178340mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
PD-178342h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
PD-1783100m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
PD-1783$175

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$175

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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