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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsPhoibos Apollo

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
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Champagne
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
58h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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