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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
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
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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