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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$2,390

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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