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Massena LAB Uni-RacervsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Uni-Racer39mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Uni-Racer58h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Uni-Racer50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Uni-Racer$3,495
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,495
$218

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What people say

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Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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