{"product_id":"atelier-wen-perception-v3-xia-salmon","title":"Atelier Wen Perception Xiá 霞 (Salmon)","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":47167256658091,"sku":"Xiá-V3","price":5141.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/5774203630.jpg?v=1780432510","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/atelier-wen-perception-v3-xia-salmon","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}