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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsPhoibos Apollo

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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