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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$5,340

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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