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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Ludwig gold enamel white35mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Ludwig gold enamel white53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Ludwig gold enamel white30m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Ludwig gold enamel white$13,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
35mm
Thickness
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$13,300

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white is praised for its balanced dial, with one reviewer highlighting the full 6 o'clock Roman numeral as a standout feature within its collection. Owners consider the 38mm model a great statement piece with a striking and eye-catching presence. On balance, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white to be a highly regarded timepiece, particularly for its design and presence at its price point.

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