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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)vsHELM Togiak Expedition

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Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier WenMillésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)
MSRP $28,000
Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)38.5mm
Togiak Expedition42mm
Power Reserve
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)40h
Togiak Expedition40h
Water Resistance
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)50m
Togiak Expedition200m
MSRP
Millésime 2025 — Perception 漩 (Xuán)$28,000
Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Xuán
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH36
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,000
$340

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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