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Ikepod SeaslugvsAtelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)

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Seaslug
IkepodSeaslug
MSRP $540
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaslug40mm
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Seaslug40h
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Water Resistance
Seaslug100m
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
MSRP
Seaslug$540
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Xuán

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$28,000

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What people say

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Ikepod Seaslug

Owners note the Ikepod Seaslug's proprietary lugless straps are limited to black, green, and orange silicone, with metal bracelets being rare and expensive. One enthusiast suggests a reissue should increase water resistance to at least 200M for improved dive functionality. On balance, owners find the Ikepod Seaslug's strap options and water resistance to be areas for potential improvement.

Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's pietersite dial for its captivating color shifts and its thin 9.4mm profile. However, community feedback flags issues with the finishing, citing chipped or jagged indices, unchamfered case edges, and sunken indices. Some owners also find the movement unremarkable for the price point, and opinions on the bracelet finishing are mixed, with some noting it as mid-tier compared to higher-end brands, though later batches reportedly show improvements. On balance, owners are divided on the Atelier Wen Perception, with strong opinions on both its striking dial and its inconsistent finishing.

From video reviewers

The pietersite dial is a standout aesthetic feature, and the watch is constructed from 904L steel. The slim 9.4mm profile was noted.

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