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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Tantalum LE

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$1,499

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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 Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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