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Massena LAB Uni-RacervsVario Futurist

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

Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Uni-Racer39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Uni-Racer58h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Uni-Racer50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Uni-Racer$3,495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,495
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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