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Atelier Wen · Ancestra

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

Dress

$5,850In stock

Case

Diameter
38.5mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
30m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Chinese caligraphy

Movement

Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition for its unique hand-hammered Grand Feu enamel dial, custom-decorated French movement, and compact 38.5mm case. Some owners and reviewers highlight the dial's artistic execution with baguette diamond markers, while others find it too busy. The $5,850 price point is noted as a significant step up, with some feeling the brand is overpriced, though others see value in its unique aesthetics and superior movement compared to standard options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition highly for its exceptional dial artistry and distinctive movement at its price.

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