Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko STGK003 is the cheaper of the two at $31,200, against $45,900 for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a $14,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition wears larger at 38.5mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 9.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsGrand Seiko STGK003

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 STGK003

stgk003j

MSRP $31,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Ancestra Launch Edition40h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Ancestra Launch Edition30m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

28.7mm

Thickness

—

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

35.1mm

Lug Width

19mm

14mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Chinese caligraphy

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

9S27

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$45,900

$31,200

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