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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsCitizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$469

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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 The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

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