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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$199

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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