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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAtelier Wen Perception

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Perception38.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Perception40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Perception50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Perception$25,800

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$25,800

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Atelier Wen Perception

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, alongside its appealing 9.4mm thin case. However, some owners question its $3000 value, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design reminiscent of other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than some high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement lacking a hacking function. On balance, owners value the Perception for its thin profile and bracelet finishing, despite reservations about its movement and overall value proposition.

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