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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsCitizen ATTESA

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
ATTESA41.5mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
ATTESA40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
ATTESA100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
ATTESA$1,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,125

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Perception

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, alongside its appealing 9.4mm thin case. However, some owners question its $3000 value, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design reminiscent of other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than some high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement lacking a hacking function. On balance, owners value the Perception for its thin profile and bracelet finishing, despite reservations about its movement and overall value proposition.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its stylish design, comfortable lightweight titanium construction, and advanced Eco-Drive solar-powered movements with features like perpetual calendars and radio/GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful, light-reflecting dials and the overall value offered by the feature set. Some owners note that the lume is adequate but not exceptional, and a few find the mode cycling or bracelet micro-adjust clasp less than ideal for precise sizing or specific activities like swimming. One reviewer pointed out that the finishing on the hour and minute hands could be a weak point. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

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