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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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