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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAtelier Wen Perception v2

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Perception v238.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Perception v240h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Perception v250m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Perception v2$6,085

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$6,085

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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 v2

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception v2 for its premium feel, full tantalum construction, and integrated bracelet with a functional micro-adjust clasp. Reviewers highlight the hand-operated guilloché dials and handsome 40mm case design influenced by Chinese architecture. Some owners note the movement's winding action and rotor noise are not high-end, and that it does not hack. The watch is priced at $3,288 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Perception v2 highly for its unique tantalum construction and hand-finished guilloché dial at the price point.

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