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The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition is widely praised for its unique hand-hammered grand feu enamel dial, featuring Chinese arts and crafts and micro-etched poetry on its custom French movement. Owners and reviewers highlight the dial's dramatic gradient and the flush-set baguette diamond hour markers, all housed in a compact 38mm steel case. The movement is noted as superior to standard ETA or Sellita options. Some owners feel a seconds hand would be a welcome addition, and the $5,850 price point is considered a significant step up, with one commenter finding the brand overpriced. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition highly for its exceptional dial artistry and unique movement at its price.
2 Variants
Retail MSRP
$5,850
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Static data
Case
38.5mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
30m
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Case Dimensions
Diameter38.5mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width19mm
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Case Build
MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance30m
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Crystal & Dial
CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorChinese caligraphy
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Movement
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
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Design Language
Dial styleTextured
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell
The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition (ref. AWANC_LAUNCH_BLUE) is an automatic dress watch, with a 38.5mm stainless steel case. Water resistance is rated to 30m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $45,900. The dial color is chinese caligraphy.