Atelier Wen PerceptionvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP2650Q Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Atelier Wen Perception at true scale

Perception

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP2650Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP2650Q Quartz

Diameter

38.5mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

n/a

8.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$4,850

$146

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko VX3K

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VX3K
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,850
$146
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Reviews

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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, 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.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP2650Q Quartz

Owners find the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2650Q Quartz satisfactory for its price, scratching the itch for a specific style, with praise for its thin profile due to the quartz movement. Some owners note the quartz movement changes the day at 10 PM instead of midnight, the strap attracts dust, and the brushing is rough, though this is considered acceptable at its low price point. One owner described the quartz chronograph as "baller" for its weighty feel, good build, lack of sharp edges, and acceptable finishing for the price. Shipping delays and non-functional customer service were also reported by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2650Q Quartz highly for its value and execution of a specific aesthetic.

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