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Atelier Wen Perception V3: French Calibre Meets Chinese Guilloché

By Brent Robillard Take three I first encountered the Atelier Wen Perception the way many good watch discoveries happen: across a table at a RedBar meetup. In this case, it was during an event in Ottawa-Gatineau. My friend Daniel told me there was something that I had to see. That tends to happen with guilloché, particularly when it is done properly. At the time, Atelier … Continue reading Atelier Wen Perception V3: French Calibre Meets Chinese Guilloché

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Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 Perception 漩 (Xuán) in 904L Steel with Pietersite Dial

By Brent Robillard The pathway to the Millésime 2025 Perception The first time I ever held an Atelier Wen, it wasn’t at a launch event or an authorized dealer. It was at a RedBar gathering in Ottawa–Gatineau, two years ago. My friend Daniel had brought his Perception, and he handed it to me with that knowing look collectors give when they’re about to ruin your … Continue reading Atelier Wen Millésime 2025 Perception 漩 (Xuán) in 904L Steel with Pietersite Dial

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Hands-On with the Atelier Wen Ancestra 蛟 (Jiāo)

by Brent Robillard A myth reimagined on the wrist It’s not every day that a watch comes along and quietly reshapes your expectations of what a modern dress watch can be. The Atelier Wen Ancestra 蛟 (Jiāo) does just that—not by shouting, but by whispering with incredible detail, refined craftsmanship, and cultural depth. Three years in the making, Ancestra marks the independent brand’s most ambitious … Continue reading Hands-On with the Atelier Wen Ancestra 蛟 (Jiāo)

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