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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
43.3mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
23.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,210

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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