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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$429

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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