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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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