Collection: Atelier Wen

Atelier Wen, which translates to "Culture Workshop" (combining the French Atelier and Chinese Wén 文), is a Chinese watch brand dedicated to redefining the global perception of "Made in China." The brand's identity is rooted in a mission to celebrate Chinese culture and craftsmanship by blending traditional techniques—such as hand-applied porcelain and rose-engine guilloché—with modern watch design and high-grade materials like 904L stainless steel.

Atelier Wen was officially founded in 2018 after founders Robin Tallendier and Wilfried Buiron met in Beijing in 2016. The concept was born from their shared passion for horology and a desire to showcase the high-end capabilities of Chinese manufacturing and artisan crafts to a global audience.

Atelier Wen currently categorizes its timepieces into three main pillars, each representing a different level of craftsmanship and material innovation:

Perception: The brand's acclaimed flagship series. These luxury sports watches feature 904L stainless steel cases with integrated bracelets and hand-turned guilloché dials (in patterns like Ecaille de Poisson) crafted by Master Cheng Yucai.

Inflection: The ultra-high-end permanent collection and a world-first in horology. These watches are made almost entirely of 99.9% pure tantalum, including the case and every bracelet link. They feature Grand Feu enamel dials and are powered by customized Girard-Perregaux movements.

Ancestra: A series that leans into lyrical, dressier territory. Inspired by ancient Chinese mythology (like the Hongshan jade dragon), these 38mm watches feature hand-hammered silver dials with fumé Grand Feu enamel and use customized French Pequignet movements.

Every Atelier Wen watch comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. This industry-standard duration reflects the brand's confidence in the reliability of their Dandong movements and overall build quality.

You can find Atelier Wen watches at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN. As an authorized retailer, King Jewelers provides a luxury environment to explore the brand's unique collections in person, backed by professional expertise and official manufacturer support.