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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
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
$2,900

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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 Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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