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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsPagani Design PD-1728

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
PD-1728
Pagani DesignPD-1728
MSRP $128

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
PD-172840mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
PD-172840h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
PD-1728100m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
PD-1728$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
24.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

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