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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$1,595

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's pietersite dial for its captivating color shifts and its thin 9.4mm profile. However, community feedback flags issues with the finishing, citing chipped or jagged indices, unchamfered case edges, and sunken indices. Some owners also find the movement unremarkable for the price point, and opinions on the bracelet finishing are mixed, with some noting it as mid-tier compared to higher-end brands, though later batches reportedly show improvements. On balance, owners are divided on the Atelier Wen Perception, with strong opinions on both its striking dial and its inconsistent finishing.

From video reviewers

The pietersite dial is a standout aesthetic feature, and the watch is constructed from 904L steel. The slim 9.4mm profile was noted.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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