Hello watch enthusiasts,

Today, I would like to introduce you to the only sport-chic watch with an integrated bracelet in my collection. It is an Atelier Wen Perception 影 (YING).

Before acquiring it, I had the chance to meet Robin Tallendier (co-founder of the brand) at a watch event organized in Paris by @sakounvanssay.

Beyond the aesthetic aspect of the piece, this brand immediately resonated with me. Indeed, it advocates for the return of Chinese craftsmanship in watchmaking, a part of this country’s history that has been completely forgotten with globalization.

After almost a year of owning this watch, I can say it is comfortable on the wrist and a pleasure to look at. It’s my little gem in my collection. I love its finishing touches and the nuances of the hand-guilloché dial, crafted by Master Cheng Yu Cai, the only master guillocheur in China.

This piece nicely complements my collection, which also includes a Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane well, a more formal and discreet piece that I will present later on Fifth Wrist.

As for the specifications, the watch case is made of 904L steel with a water resistance of 10 ATM and dimensions of 40 x 9.4 mm. It features the SL1588 calibre (4 Hz) with a custom ultra-thin automatic movement and a 41-hours power reserve. To top it off, the bracelet is equipped with an internally developed micro-adjustment mechanism for on-the-fly adjustments.

I highly recommend trying it out in person. If you have any questions, I would be happy to assist you.

To learn a bit more about me, I am a humble 25-year-old collector interested in independent watchmaking. I share my passion through my Instagram account @thetime.production and on my blog, The Time Production.

See you soon!

Antoine

 

Pros

High perceived value at a low cost

Exceptionally comfortable timepiece

A watch you won’t see everywhere

 

Cons

Insufficient luminosity (Superluminova X1)

The rubber strap buckle renders it impractical

The watch is quite susceptible to scratches

 

 

Quality
85

Style
90

Value
85

Wearability
95