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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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