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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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