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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsHELM Vanuatu

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Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Ji
MSRP $705
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Regular
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$705
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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