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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$7,992

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Perception v2

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception v2 for its premium feel, full tantalum construction, and integrated bracelet with a functional micro-adjust clasp. Reviewers highlight the hand-operated guilloché dials and handsome 40mm case design influenced by Chinese architecture. Some owners note the movement's winding action and rotor noise are not high-end, and that it does not hack. The watch is priced at $3,288 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Perception v2 highly for its unique tantalum construction and hand-finished guilloché dial at the price point.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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