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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsDan Henry 1970

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Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
197040h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
1970200m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Orange

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$310

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What people say

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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0

Owners find the Massena LAB Archetype 1.1's dial visually appealing with blue and gold accents, but also too cluttered with multiple dial rings. The Sellita SW510 BH M Elaboré movement is considered solid, though not top-tier. The $5,000 price point for a microbrand using a serial movement is questioned by some owners. On balance, owners are split on the Massena LAB Archetype 1.1, with some appreciating its aesthetic and movement while others find the dial too busy and the price point high for a microbrand.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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