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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsChristopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher WardC65 Dune Aeolian
MSRP $1,415

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
C65 Dune Aeolian40mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
C65 Dune Aeolian38h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
C65 Dune Aeolian150m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
C65 Dune Aeolian$1,415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular
Brown
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN Light Old Radium BL Grade X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$1,415

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its unique, textured dial and comfortable 38mm case size, with reviewers noting its excellent finishing for the price and the Bader bracelet as a standout feature. Owners appreciate the clean, date-free dial and the wavy pattern, with one comparing it favorably to Grand Seiko. The bronze variant develops a warm patina over time. Accuracy is reported as COSC-certified and around +4 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes a rating of up to 20 seconds per day. The time-only models feature a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve, though the GMT variant uses a Sellita SW330 with a 56-hour power reserve. Some owners expressed concerns about the sandy texture becoming tiresome or the grey dial blending with the case, and one reviewer found the dial details and applied logo "a bit much." Customer service experiences were mixed, with one owner reporting a frustrating battle and long repair turnaround.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique textured dial is a notable strength, giving it an organic design that sets it apart from other field watches. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume performance, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime legibility. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with some considering 38 hours sufficient and others finding it too short.

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