{"product_id":"atelier-wen-perception-v3-piao-ice-blue","title":"Atelier Wen Perception Piāo 缥 (Ice Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Perception\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  journey of Atelier Wen has always been defined by a singular  pursuit:  to challenge the global perception of Chinese craftsmanship.  With the  launch of Perception V3, that mission enters its most refined  chapter  yet. For the first time, our signature hand-turned dials are  joined by  the Pequignet EPM03, a chronometer-grade French movement  visible  through a full exhibition caseback. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element has been  refined to meet this new standard.  Alongside our first new core  collection dial in four years: the bamboo  green 筠 (Yún), we have  elevated the case finishing and our  patent-pending micro-adjustment  system. From Master Cheng’s hand-turned  guilloché to its new French  heartbeat, Perception V3 is the fullest  expression of our journey to  redefine modern horology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade métier d'art dials by China's first guilloché master craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  central element of Perception's dial is the écailles de  poisson  guilloché by the workshop of Cheng Yucai, China's first master   guilloché craftsman. Each dial is hand-turned on a rose engine of Master   Cheng's own design, taking hours of uninterrupted concentration to   produce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery few masters of guilloché remain in the world. Most  brands  have turned to stamping and CNC. But engine turning requires  enormous  skill – a single slip means starting over. It is in this quest  for human  perfection that we preserve the craft. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Perception  V3, this hand-turned dial is joined by a new  French calibre –  Pequignet's EPM03 – highly customised, and visible  through a full  exhibition caseback. The bridges are shaped as the  traditional Chinese  representation of wind and filled with blue  aventurine lacquer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE EPM03: A FRENCH CALIBRE WITH CHINESE SOUL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerception  V3 is powered by the Pequignet EPM03, from one of the  last independent  movement manufactures in France. Based in the city of  Morteau,  Pequignet designs, develops, and assembles its own calibres  in-house. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  movement delivers chronometer-grade accuracy (-4\/+6 sec\/day),  65-hour  power reserve, and hacking seconds, a first for Perception. The   bi-directional pawl-based “Pellaton-style” winding system features a   patented tooth profile delivering improved efficiency and reducing   wear-and-tear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bridges are shaped as the traditional Chinese  representation  of wind and filled with blue aventurine lacquer, giving a  deep, luminous  night sky effect. Finishing includes wavy Côtes de  Genève,  black-polished screws, anglage, perlage, and a snailed and  frosted  rotor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by tradition, reimagined in the present\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  Perception’s design is a modern tribute to the heritage of  Chinese  architecture, drawing direct inspiration from 榫卯 (sǔn mǎo), the  ancient  Chinese mortise-and-tenon system used to assemble structures  without  nails or glue. This nail-free philosophy manifests in a complex  4-part  dial construction where indices nest precisely into the guilloché  base,  secured by an elevated chapter ring. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case draws inspiration  from the curved flanks of traditional  pagodas, balancing its structural  ingenuity with classical lines. All  three variants, 筠 (Yún) in bamboo  green (new), 缥 (Piāo) in ice blue, and  霞 (Xiá) in salmon, feature  rhodium-plated feuille hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its case, Perception's  quick-release bracelet is also  crafted of the same luxurious 904L  steel. The bracelet's central links  feature asymmetry in their  hexagonal shapes, and once more hark towards  elements like rooftops and  windows found in traditional Chinese  architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  finishing of the Perception is a study in high-contrast  textures,  utilising 904L steel for its superior luster and corrosion  resistance.  Every angle is accentuated by deliberate brushing and  mirror-polished  reliefs, particularly on the lug tops which mimic the  subtle angles of  historic roof structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the 筠 (Yún) variant, we have  introduced a micro-frosted  finish with mirror-polished chamfers,  offering a soft, contemporary  matte feel that contrasts with the  traditional brushed and polished  surfaces of the 缥 (Piāo) and 霞 (Xiá). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunctional  innovation extends to the bracelet via a custom clasp  with our  patent-pending on-the-fly micro-adjustment. A button hidden  within the  Atelier Wen logo allows for seamless adjustments without  removing the  watch, while a telescopic deployant blade keeps the clasp  sleek yet  easy to slide over the hand. Whether in the Yún’s  micro-frosted finish  or the classic brushed steel of the Piāo and Xiá,  it offers concealed  convenience that matches the watch's artisanal  complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Wen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47167257215147,"sku":"Piāo-V3","price":5141.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/5774230070.jpg?v=1780432511","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/atelier-wen-perception-v3-piao-ice-blue","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}