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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsSternglas Berlin

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Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250
Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
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.

Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Berlin38mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Berlin
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Berlin50m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Berlin$258

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota GM02
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
58h
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$258
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