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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsZelos GT

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
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
GT100m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 9133
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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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