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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$171

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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-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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