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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition40.2mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$1,050

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition is noted for its unique graduated "shiracha" dial and its upcycled leather straps from Regal. It features a 40.2mm stainless steel case and is powered by the 6R55 calibre, which offers a 72-hour power reserve. The movement has a specified accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. The watch is a limited edition of 3000 units and has a water resistance of 100m. It is priced at US$1,050. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and the sustainable strap material as key appeals of the Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition.

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