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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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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.

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.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
9mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Champagne
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$3,495
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