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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsOrient Esteem II

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Xuán
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$285

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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