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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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