Atelier Wen Archives - Time+Tide Watches

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

05.03.25

11 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

These 12 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

Buying Guides

22.02.25

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These 12 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

China can't be ignored when it comes to horological significance, as these top Chinese watch brands prove with their artisanal quality.

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

Friday Wind Down

20.12.24

Watch brands are rushing to open Australian boutiques before the end of 2024

A last-minute rush to get in on some of the Christmas shopping mania, perhaps?

Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above?

Watch Education

01.12.24

Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above?

Trying to tell the difference between a porcelain and enamel dial can be tricky, but there are a few key differences you need to know.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Airain and more

Last Week in Watches

13.10.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Airain and more

Last week was full of releases, with more collaborations than usual, including two in collaboration with in-demand car brands.

The Atelier Wen Perception Millésime Mù sports a purple dial and titanium case, and a potential tantalum ticket

Hands On

08.10.24

The Atelier Wen Perception Millésime Mù sports a purple dial and titanium case, and a potential tantalum ticket

A non-limited Perception in titanium may also prove to be lucky for some.

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Buying Guides

25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

18.08.24

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.

Atelier Wen shares an exclusive look inside one the of world’s biggest movement manufacturers

Video

23.07.24

Atelier Wen shares an exclusive look inside one the of world’s biggest movement manufacturers

The Franco-Chinese brand's latest documentary offers a rare glimpse inside one of China's top watch factories.

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

Friday Wind Down

05.07.24

Richemont’s CEO reshuffle signals a new future for the luxury group

One of the watch industry's biggest conglomerates has played musical chairs this week, with a new group CEO appointed and brand CEOs moving around.

Atelier Wen and Andrew rendezvous in Paris with a special Perception watch

Video

02.07.24

Atelier Wen and Andrew rendezvous in Paris with a special Perception watch

Atelier Wen proudly makes its watches in China, but Andrew takes a look at a special one-of-three piece that was made, in part, in Geneva.

Atelier Wen makes the Perception worth it again with a more refined V2

Hands On

16.02.24

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Atelier Wen makes the Perception worth it again with a more refined V2

The Franco-Chinese brand has revamped their popular Perception model, more than justifying their recent price increases.

Atelier Wen’s mini-documentary shares the story of China’s sole guilloché master craftsman

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14.02.24

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Atelier Wen’s mini-documentary shares the story of China’s sole guilloché master craftsman

Meet Cheng Yucai: the artisan that's responsible for Atelier Wen's stunning guilloché dials.

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Lists

01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

03.12.23

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New releases from Vacheron Constantin, Fears, Audemars Piguet and more

Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…

Atelier Wen, Wristcheck, and seconde/seconde/ show that Perception is everything

Hands On

28.11.23

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Atelier Wen, Wristcheck, and seconde/seconde/ show that Perception is everything

The Franco-Chinese duo make the most of Atelier Wen's perfectionism with the Perception 锔瓷.

New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

Last Week in Watches

15.10.23

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New releases from Breguet, Ba111oD, Atelier Wen and more

An incredible feat of collaborative horology from Akrivia and Louis Vuitton stole the show this week, as did new models from the likes of Ming…

Atelier Wen x Revolution Perception Càn displays yet another take on hand-made, affordable guilloché

Introducing

12.10.23

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Atelier Wen x Revolution Perception Càn displays yet another take on hand-made, affordable guilloché

Continuing their work with Revolution, Atelier Wen is once again bringing hand-made guilloché to the affordable realm.

Atelier Wen collaborates with Revolution on the Perception Xi “Jubilation”

Introducing

19.04.23

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Atelier Wen collaborates with Revolution on the Perception Xi “Jubilation”

The Atelier Wen Perception has seen a few permutations by this point, initially launching as an incredibly well-priced entry point into hand-made guilloché, courtesy of…

Does the Atelier Wen Perception Wristcheck 传承 offer the most hypnotising dial of the year?

Introducing

21.11.22

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Does the Atelier Wen Perception Wristcheck 传承 offer the most hypnotising dial of the year?

After the wildly successful launch of Atelier Wen’s first batch of their handmade guilloché-dialled Perception, the brand is collaborating with Austen Chu of Wristcheck and…