Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGA384 is the cheaper of the two at $29,500, against $45,900 for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a $16,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Grand Seiko SBGA384 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Grand Seiko SBGA384 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Grand Seiko SBGA384 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition.

What movement does the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA384?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGA384 runs a spring drive (9R15).

Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGA384

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

AWANC_LAUNCH_BLUE

MSRP $45,900

Grand Seiko SBGA384

sbga384g

MSRP $29,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm

SBGA38440mm

Power Reserve

Ancestra Launch Edition40h

SBGA38472h

Water Resistance

Ancestra Launch Edition30m

SBGA384100m

MSRP

Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

SBGA384$29,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Thickness

—

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.2mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Chinese caligraphy

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9R15

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$45,900

$29,500

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