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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$790

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Perception

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, alongside its appealing 9.4mm thin case. However, some owners question its $3000 value, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design reminiscent of other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than some high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement lacking a hacking function. On balance, owners value the Perception for its thin profile and bracelet finishing, despite reservations about its movement and overall value proposition.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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