Introduction
Launched in 2024 as the second collaborative release between horological creative studio Massena Lab and Raul Pages, the independent watchmaker, the watch that we have here is the limited edition of just 99 pieces Massena Lab x Raul Pages Absinthe. Made of stainless steel and measuring 38.5mm in diameter with a thickness of only 10mm, the Absinthe comes with a stunning vertically brushed emerald green dial with a fumé effect, with its green color leaning towards a dark forest green tone along the periphery and a bright green in the center. Using inscriptions to balance its running seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, the Absinthe is a delightfully legible timepiece, and delightfully stylish. Powered by the Raul Pages x Massena Lab-developed manual-wind cal. M690, the Absinthe is a technically astute timepiece that matches its stylish good looks with some impressive watchmaking.
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Grade
M 9.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers, HSNY Chronometer Certification
Est. value range
$5,000 – $8,000
The Details
Brand
Massena Lab x Raul Pages
Dimensions
38.5mm x 10mm
Model
Absinthe
Movement
Manual-wind cal. M690
Reference
Absinthe
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2024
Condition
Like new
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, Box, Papers, and HSNY Chronometer Certification
Dial Color
Green
THE DIAL
Featuring a fumé effect, the Absinte's emerald green vertically-brushed dial features a forest green periphery and a brighter green center.
THE MOVEMENT
Developed collaboratively between Massena Labs and Raul Pages, the manual-wind cal. M690 was produced under the supervision of Raul Pages, with the assortment and gear train based on the Valjoux cal. 7750. Additionally, owners could send their watch to be chronometer-tested by the HSNY Chronometer Certification Program.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch is in like-new condition, with only light handling marks visible. The watch is fitted with its original strap and buckle, also in like-new condition. It comes complete with box and papers and the optional HSNY chronometer certification.
Our Perspective
Combining some stylish aesthetics with an impressive level of horological engineering, this second collaboration between Massena and Pages showed that the pair were certainly not running out of creative steam.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
