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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
11mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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