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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
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
2023

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$2,790

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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.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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