Massena LAB’s Absinthe brings emerald colour to a classical hand-wound watch

The Absinthe pairs a compact stepped case with a vertically brushed green dial that darkens towards its edge. Faceted markers, leaf-shaped hands and a small-seconds display establish a familiar classical layout, while the saturated colour prevents it from feeling like a purely historical exercise.

Massena LAB developed the hand-wound M690 with Raúl Pagès, whose influence appears in its decorated bridges and finishing. The movement provides a 60-hour reserve within a 38.5mm steel case. Introduced in May 2024, Absinthe was limited to ninety-nine pieces. The original offer included optional testing through the Horological Society of New York; certification should not be assumed for every example.