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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Material
Titanium
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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