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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsPagani Design PD-1688

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
PD-1688
Pagani DesignPD-1688
MSRP $133

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
PD-168840mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
PD-168842h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
PD-1688100m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
PD-1688$133

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$133

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

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