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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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