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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Xuán
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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