Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne Caviar

March 04, 2013

The Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar has just been uncorked, and its as spirited as its name suggests. This limited-edition monopusher chronograph merges Studio Underd0gs tongue-in-cheek British design with William Massenas connoisseurs eye. The resulting watch celebrates excess. The dial blends the soft glow of champagne with the dark sheen of caviar.In typical Studio Underd0g fashion, the collaboration walks the line between sophistication and mischief. Its the latest release in the brands 03Series line, which began with 2024s Passion Project with H. Moser & Cie. This time, the brands cheeky humor bubbles to the surface, with refined details that show how playfulness and serious watchmaking can share the same glass.The Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & CaviarStudio Underd0g has won enthusiasts hearts by refusing to take itself too seriously, even as its watches grow increasingly serious in execution. The new Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar embodies that duality perfectly. The oversized big-eye sub-dial at 3 oclock evokes a pot of caviar, and the base of the chronograph s seconds hand mimics a champagne bottle s silhouette.Todays release is based on the 03Series model, which debuted in a collaboration with H. Moser & Cie. After the passion-fruit-inspired debut, a glorious salmon-themed variation followed. Today, we see this monopusher chronograph return for the third variation.Massena Lab was founded to explore unusual horological ideas that mainstream brands might never attempt. Studio Underd0g, meanwhile, thrives on turning those very what ifs into tangible, witty mechanical objects. It seems like a collaboration was long overdue.Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar specificationsThe 03Series Champagne & Caviar has a 316L stainless steel case with a 38.5mm diameter and a 13.6mm thickness (10.8mm excluding the crystal) and a 44.5mm lug-to-lug. The three-part construction includes a screw-in case back and a signed crown. Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, while Super-LumiNova C3 ensures legibility after dark. A pebble-grain calfskin strap from The Strap Tailor completes the ensemble.Inside ticks the manually wound Sellita SW510 M MP b. This monopusher chronograph movement boasts 63 hours of power reserve. It features a custom C?tes de Geneve ruthenium-anthracite bridge made exclusively for Studio Underd0g. Operating at 28,800 beats per hour, it delivers chronograph functionality through a single pusher, keeping the design clean. Accuracy is quoted at 5 seconds per day.The dial is where the fun begins - a two-layer construction with a metallic radial sunray base and a coarse degrade top surface. The champagne hue contrasts with the dark green pot of caviar that is the chronographs minute counter sub-dial.Initial impressionsLet me keep it short and sweet: whats not to like? The Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar forms yet another strong addition to both brands catalogs. I also actually quite like the combination of colors and textures beyond the mere visual joke.If I put on my critical hat for a moment, I could question the models originality. Studio Underd0g is known for its tongue-in-cheek creativity. But you have to ask yourself: how many more cocktails and foods can the brand cover before it needs to pivot to the next thing? To answer that question, a few more, I reckon. Still, I am looking forward to seeing the teams next efforts.Limited to 200 pieces, the Champagne & Caviar retails for $1,750 / $1,800 / US$2,200 / CA$2,750 / AU$3,500 / CHF 1,800. It will be available for sale starting at 15:00 GMT on November 11th.What do you think of the new Studio Underd0g Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar? Let us know in the comments section below!Watch specifications Brand Studio Underd0g Model Massena Lab 03Series Champagne & Caviar Dial Two-layered construction with dark green sunray lower and grainy degrade champagne upper, azurage-finished sub-seconds register, and caviar-inspired 30-minute counterCase Material Stainless steelCase Dimensions 38.5mm (diameter) 44.5mm (lug to lug) 13.6mm (thickness)Crystal Domed sapphireCase Back Stainless steel and sapphire crystal, screw-in Movement Sellita SW510 M MP b (Elabore grade): manual winding with hacking seconds, 28,800vph frequency, 63-hour power reserve, 23 jewels, custom C?tes de Geneve ruthenium-anthracite bridge made exclusively for Studio Underd0g, accurate to 5 seconds per dayWater Resistance 50 meters (5 ATM)Strap Black pebble-grain calfskin (20/16mm) with quick-release spring bars and stainless steel pin buckleFunctions Time (hours, minutes, small seconds), monopusher chronograph (30-minute register, central seconds), tachymeterPrice $1,750 / $1,800 / US$2,200 / CA$2,750 / AU$3,500 / CHF 1,800Warranty Two yearsSpecial Note(s) Limited to 200 pieces