Habring 2 X Massena Lab Erwin "Massena Lab"

Technical characteristics

Type

Dead beat seconds wristwatch

Buckle

Bronze pin buckle

Calibre

Manual, cal. A11MS, 21 jewels

Material

Bronze

Dimensions

38.5mm Diameter

Case Number

01/50

Place recorded

Austria

Maker / attribution

Habring 2 X Massena Lab

Design

Visible features

• Sapphire exhibition caseback showing movement with perlage decoration on the baseplate and circular brush finishing on the bridge • Movement bridge signed 'Habring²' within an oval cartouche and stamped '21 JEWELS MADE IN AUSTRIA' • Engraved caseback bezel with 'HABRING 2 X MASSENA LAB' and limitation '01/50' • Case displays light natural patina across the bronze surface • Fitted with a tan textured leather strap stamped on the underside

Collaboration and Identity

Designated as lot 144, this wristwatch represents a collaboration between Austrian watchmaker Habring² and William Massena's Massena LAB. According to the auction essay, while Massena had worked with Habring² in the past, this piece represents the first collaboration under the Massena LAB umbrella. The model is titled Erwin "Massena Lab" in the catalog header and specifications, but the catalog essay alternates between calling it the "Erwin LAB1" and "Erwin LAB01". Catalogued with a year of 2019, it was issued as a limited edition of 50 pieces, with this specific watch bearing the case number 01/50.

Dial, Strap, and Accessories

The provided photograph depicts only the movement and caseback; the dial is not directly visible in the image. Per catalog text, the timepiece features a black glossy sector dial with gilt printing, described as an homage to sector dials from the 1930s. The lot listing records the dial as signed Habring². The piece is fitted with a tan textured leather strap secured by a bronze pin buckle, with underside stampings noted on the strap. According to the catalog listing, the watch is accompanied by a Habring² fitted box, spare parts, guarantee, and paper.

Case and Movement Construction

The watch features a bronze case measuring 38.5 mm in diameter, described in the catalog essay as a polished "Calatrava" style case with a tone closer to vintage yellow gold than matte bronze. Physical observations note that the bronze surface displays light natural patina, and the caseback bezel is engraved with 'HABRING 2 X MASSENA LAB' and limitation '01/50'. A sapphire exhibition caseback displays the manually wound calibre A11MS, which has 21 jewels and a dead beat seconds mechanism. Observations note perlage decoration on the baseplate, circular brush finishing on the bridge, and blue screws. The movement bridge is signed 'Habring²' within an oval cartouche and stamped '21 JEWELS MADE IN AUSTRIA'.

Identification

Serial number

01/50

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.