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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsMr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Beam me up! mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Beam me up! mechanical
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Beam me up! mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

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