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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$2,800

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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 No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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