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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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