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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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