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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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