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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
Titanium
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$2,400

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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