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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsErebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ASCENT for its stunning dial and excellent lume, with many finding it gorgeous and beautiful beyond comprehension. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to its 40mm case, and the bracelet's micro-adjustable clasp and well-finished screws receive specific commendation. Some owners consider the Miyota 9075 movement excellent for the price, with one reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. However, import duties are a significant concern for some buyers, and the polished case sides are noted to lack a scratch-resistant coating. On balance, owners rate the Erebus Watches ASCENT highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Ascent 40 GMT
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Ascent 40 GMT100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Ascent 40 GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Malachite
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$429
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