Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGW306 is the cheaper of the two at $17,900, against $45,900 for the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition — a $28,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 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 SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 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 SBGW306?

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGW306 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGW306

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 SBGW306

sbgw306j

MSRP $17,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm

SBGW30636.5mm

Power Reserve

Ancestra Launch Edition40h

SBGW30672h

Water Resistance

Ancestra Launch Edition30m

SBGW306100m

MSRP

Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

SBGW306$17,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

36.5mm

Thickness

—

11.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42.7mm

Lug Width

19mm

18mm

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

—

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$45,900

$17,900

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