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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsOrient Classic Watch

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$245

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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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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