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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
18.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Blue
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$249

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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.

CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

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