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Atelier Wen Perception v2vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Perception v2
Atelier WenPerception v2
MSRP $6,085
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception v238.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Perception v240h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Perception v250m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Perception v2$6,085
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,085
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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