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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsLorier Hyperion SII

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Hyperion SII39mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Hyperion SII40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Hyperion SII200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Hyperion SII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$699

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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.

Lorier Hyperion SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII for its vintage aesthetic, glossy black dial, and tasteful text. One owner notes the Miyota 9075 movement and calls it the best GMT under $800. Criticisms include a small GMT hand that is difficult to spot, and one user found the winding action not smooth with significant crown resistance. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII highly for its vintage aesthetic and value.

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