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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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