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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$1,595

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

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.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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