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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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