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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Archetype 0.0
Massena LABArchetype 0.0
MSRP $4,250
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 0.042mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 0.058h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 0.0100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Archetype 0.0$4,250
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
No
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$328

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What people say

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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0

Owners note the Massena LAB Archetype 0.0 Gilt Dial can feel large on smaller wrists, but praise its commanding presence and authentic gilt dial. One commenter found a sibling model's dial too cluttered and its price high for a microbrand using an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Massena LAB Archetype 0.0 for its true gilt dial and commanding presence.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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