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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Yellow

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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