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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
1926 28mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
28mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T201
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$2,400

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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.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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