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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsOrient Esteem II

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Titanium
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$285

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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