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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Xuán
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$235

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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.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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