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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsFears Arnos (Blue)

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
30.8mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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