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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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