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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsPagani Design PD-YS027

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
PD-YS027
Pagani DesignPD-YS027
MSRP $146

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
PD-YS02740.5mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
PD-YS02740h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
PD-YS027100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
PD-YS027$146

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
27mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$146

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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-YS027

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS027's quality and appearance, particularly in low light, and appreciate the display case back. However, some owners find the integrated bracelet excessively shiny and limiting for strap changes. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS027 highly for its exceptional quality and value at its price point.

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