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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsPagani Design PD-1764

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
PD-1764
Pagani DesignPD-1764
MSRP $128

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
PD-176440mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
PD-176442h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
PD-1764200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
PD-1764$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1764

The Pagani Design PD-1764's dial closely resembles an original Rolex Oyster Perpetual, making it almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The watch features smooth and precise bezel action. The case finishing is very well done, with a nice satin finish that's not too shiny and not too dull. The watch's price point is relatively high compared to other similar homages on the market. The lume is not very bright, which might be a drawback for those who want a easy to read in low-light conditions.

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