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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
WOOLSTON

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$490

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

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