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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Xuán
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$1,775

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

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