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Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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