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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsCitizen Series 8 890 City Lights

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Xuán
Champagne

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$1,495

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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.

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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