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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,950

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
30mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L257.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,950

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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.

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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