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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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