Massena LAB / Uni-Racer
Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Collection profile · 2020
Massena LAB’s Uni-Racer is a mid-century-inspired, manually wound chronograph line that reinterprets the collectible Universal Genève Uni-Compax ‘Big Eye’ aesthetic in a modern 39mm format for enthusiasts and collectors.
Why it matters
It is the defining in-house Massena LAB watch line and a clear example of the brand’s research-driven, vintage-referencing design language that helped establish its identity.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2024 — Massena LAB’s site says the brand won the GPHG Chronograph Watch Prize for a separate collaborative chronograph, reinforcing its chronograph focus.
- 2023 — Massena LAB and Revolution introduced the Uni-Racer 1949, extending the racer concept.
- 2020 — Hodinkee introduced the Massena LAB Uni-Racer as a new watch and described it as the brand’s first solely Massena LAB-branded watch.
FAQ
What inspired the Uni-Racer?
Massena LAB describes it as a modern reinterpretation of a mid-century classic, inspired by the Universal Genève Uni-Compax ‘Big Eye’.
Is it limited?
Yes. Massena LAB has presented Uni-Racer releases as limited-run pieces.
More from Massena LAB
- C1 Chronoscope — A highly curated chronograph collaboration referencing mid-century Swiss sport-watch design, produced in ultra-limited quantities exclusively for the collector market.
- Bespoke Collaborations — Massena LAB's core output — limited-edition co-creations with Swiss manufacturers including Lip, producing meticulously researched, historically grounded collector pieces.