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Dan Henry 1939vsErebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
1939
Ascent 40 GMT
Water Resistance
1939
Ascent 40 GMT100m
MSRP
1939$290
Ascent 40 GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Malachite
Lume
None
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$429
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