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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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