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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsGlycine Airman Purist

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Xuán
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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