Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGW262 is the cheaper of the two at $30,000, against $45,900 for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a $15,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Grand Seiko SBGW262 wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Grand Seiko SBGW262 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

What movement does the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGW262 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGW262

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

AWANC_LAUNCH_BLUE

MSRP $45,900

Grand Seiko SBGW262

sbgw262j

MSRP $30,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm

SBGW26239mm

Power Reserve

Ancestra Launch Edition40h

SBGW26272h

Water Resistance

Ancestra Launch Edition30m

SBGW26230m

MSRP

Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

SBGW262$30,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

39mm

Thickness

—

11.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

44mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Chinese caligraphy

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$45,900

$30,000

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