Atelier Wen PerceptionvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP2654Q 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 SP2654Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP2654Q Quartz

Diameter

38.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

n/a

7.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$4,850

$168

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko VX3K

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
27mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
Dial and Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VX3K
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,850
$168
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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 SP2654Q Quartz

Owners praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2654Q Quartz for its acceptable price and satisfying desire for an aquanaut style, noting its thin profile due to the quartz movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its weighty feel, solid construction, absence of sharp edges, and decent finishing for the price, with one owner calling the quartz chronograph "baller." The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2654Q Quartz is a popular Nautilus homage. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2654Q Quartz highly for its solid construction and finishing at the price point.

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