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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
10mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$315

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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