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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$790

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's pietersite dial for its captivating color shifts and its thin 9.4mm profile. However, community feedback flags issues with the finishing, citing chipped or jagged indices, unchamfered case edges, and sunken indices. Some owners also find the movement unremarkable for the price point, and opinions on the bracelet finishing are mixed, with some noting it as mid-tier compared to higher-end brands, though later batches reportedly show improvements. On balance, owners are divided on the Atelier Wen Perception, with strong opinions on both its striking dial and its inconsistent finishing.

From video reviewers

The pietersite dial is a standout aesthetic feature, and the watch is constructed from 904L steel. The slim 9.4mm profile was noted.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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