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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Perception
Atelier WenPerception
MSRP $25,800
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting its 44mm lug-to-lug measurement is perfect for most wrists. The dial is inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors and is expected to feature a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range from -10/+10 seconds per day when off/on the wrist, which some find "pretty amazing." However, some owners consider the price of around 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€, and there are mixed reports on the 6R movement's accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its distinctive dial and wearability, despite some reservations about its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
Power Reserve
Perception40h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Perception50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$1,250
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