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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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