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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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