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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399
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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Seiko VK63
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
58h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$399
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