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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsSternglas Merion

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Regular
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$701

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

From video reviewers

The porcelain dial and overall finishing are praised. The value proposition is debated, with one reviewer citing $5,850 and another suggesting under $1000.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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