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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
SII NH34
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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