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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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