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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Trident Pro 300
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
C60 Trident Pro 30040mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
C60 Trident Pro 30038h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
C60 Trident Pro 300300m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
C60 Trident Pro 300$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$1,095

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition is widely praised for its unique hand-hammered grand feu enamel dial, featuring Chinese arts and crafts and micro-etched poetry on its custom French movement. Owners and reviewers highlight the dial's dramatic gradient and the flush-set baguette diamond hour markers, all housed in a compact 38mm steel case. The movement is noted as superior to standard ETA or Sellita options. Some owners feel a seconds hand would be a welcome addition, and the $5,850 price point is considered a significant step up, with one commenter finding the brand overpriced. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition highly for its exceptional dial artistry and unique movement at its price.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 for its top-notch case finishing, buttery bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjust, and awesome lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's excellent finishing and applied indexes, the premium feel of the 120-click bezel with minimal backplay, and the smooth crown operation. The bracelet articulates smoothly with tight tolerances, and the quick-release system is durable. Some owners note the Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve as a minor criticism, and one owner points out that the "30" on the bezel may not perfectly align. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's improved proportions and balanced design are praised. The bezel action is noted as smooth and precise. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition, with one seeing it as a benchmark for quality at its price, while another considers it expensive compared to mainstream Swiss divers.

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