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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsPagani Design PD-1717

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
PD-171738mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
PD-171742h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
PD-1717200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$158

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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