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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsCitizen Series 8 870

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Series 8 87040.8mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Series 8 87050h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
11mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$1,595

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Perception v2

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception v2 for its premium feel, full tantalum construction, and integrated bracelet with a functional micro-adjust clasp. Reviewers highlight the hand-operated guilloché dials and handsome 40mm case design influenced by Chinese architecture. Some owners note the movement's winding action and rotor noise are not high-end, and that it does not hack. The watch is priced at $3,288 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Perception v2 highly for its unique tantalum construction and hand-finished guilloché dial at the price point.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

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