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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsGlycine Airman Purist

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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