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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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