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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archetype 1.042mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Archetype 1.058h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Archetype 1.0100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Archetype 1.0$4,250
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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