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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Archetype 0.0
Massena LABArchetype 0.0
MSRP $4,250
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 0.042mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 0.058h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 0.0100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Archetype 0.0$4,250
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
F6B24
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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