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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Archetype 1.0
Massena LABArchetype 1.0
MSRP $4,250
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Miyota 6S21
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
58h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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