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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.
1 Variant
Retail MSRP
$4,250
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Static data
Case
42mm
Power Reserve
58h
Movement
Manual
Water Resistance
100m
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Case Dimensions
Diameter42mm
Thickness14mm
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width—
02
Case Build
MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03
Crystal & Dial
CrystalSapphire
ShapeDouble-Domed
AR CoatingYes
Dial ColorChampagne
04
Movement
Caliber
TypeManual
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve58 hours
Jewels23
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05
Design Language
Dial styleSunburst
Sub-dials2
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsDauphine
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell
The Massena LAB Archetype 1.0 is a manual chronograph watch, with a 42mm stainless steel case, 14mm thick, powered by the SW510 BH M Elaboré movement and a 58-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $4,250. The dial color is champagne.