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Massena LAB · Archetype

Massena LAB Archetype 1.0

Chronograph

$4,250In stock

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Double-Domed
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Champagne

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW510
Type
Manual
Power reserve
58h
Jewels
23

Sellita

Sellita's hand-wound chronograph caliber, the manual sibling of the automatic SW500 and compatible with the Valjoux/ETA 7750 layout, with the classic 12-6-9 subdial arrangement. It beats at 28,800 vph with roughly 48–62 hours of power reserve.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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Archetype collection · 2 watches

Archetype 0.0
Archetype 0.042mm
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The Massena LAB Archetype 1.1 is described as having a visually appealing dial with blue and gold accents, though some owners find it too busy with multiple dial rings. The Sellita SW510 BH M Elaboré movement is recognized as solid. Owners question the $5,000 price tag for a microbrand using a serial movement. Overall, owners are split on the Massena LAB Archetype 1.1, with some finding its dial too cluttered and its price point questionable for a microbrand.

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