Atelier Wen PerceptionvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0012Q Quartz
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Measurements
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Perception

Söhne SP0012Q Quartz
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Thickness
n/a
8.3mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$4,850
$182
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Seiko VX3K
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, and many find the 9.4mm thin case appealing. However, some owners question the value at $3000, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design that draws comparisons to other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement not hacking. Overall, owners rate the Atelier Wen Perception highly for its bracelet finishing and thin case, despite some reservations about the movement and dial precision relative to its price point.
Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz for its thin profile, a design choice attributed to its quartz movement, and its solid construction with acceptable finishing for the price. One owner describes the watch as "baller" and notes its weighty feel with no sharp edges. The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz is seen as a satisfactory aquanaut homage that fulfills a desire for that style. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz highly for its wearability and value as a quartz homage.
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