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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsRZE Urbanist

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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