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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsSartory Billard SB05

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
SB0538.5mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
SB0590h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
SB0550m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
SB05

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
90h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900

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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.

Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

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