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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsOrient Esteem II

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$285

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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