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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0vsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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Archetype 0.0
Massena LABArchetype 0.0
MSRP $4,250
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 0.042mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 0.058h
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 0.0100m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
Archetype 0.0$4,250
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Maíz

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$650

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What people say

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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0

Owners note the Massena LAB Archetype 0.0 Gilt Dial can feel large on smaller wrists, but praise its commanding presence and authentic gilt dial. One commenter found a sibling model's dial too cluttered and its price high for a microbrand using an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Massena LAB Archetype 0.0 for its true gilt dial and commanding presence.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

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