Side by side

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch EditionvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chinese caligraphy
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$45,900
$399

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition vs Zelos Swordfish Field 38 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.