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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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