Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Phoibos Apollo Titanium?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo Titanium is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $1,020 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Phoibos Apollo Titanium?

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Phoibos Apollo Titanium?

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Phoibos Apollo Titanium?

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium 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 Phoibos Apollo Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Phoibos Apollo Titanium uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPhoibos Apollo Titanium

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

Phoibos Apollo Titanium

phoibos-apollo-titanium-300m-automatic-diver-watch-py041a-jungle-camo-green

MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Apollo Titanium41mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Apollo Titanium40h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Apollo Titanium300m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Apollo Titanium$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$575

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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Phoibos Apollo Titanium

The Phoibos Apollo Titanium Dark Matter Blue is described as beautiful and unique, with one owner noting it as their first Chinese watch. One owner reports small marks on the case, bracelet, bezel, and case back, but otherwise finds the watch in very good condition. On balance, owners find the Phoibos Apollo Titanium to be a visually appealing and unique timepiece.

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