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Depancel PISTA 24vsErebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

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Depancel PISTA 24

Owners praise Depancel watches for excellent build quality and value, noting they look more expensive than they are and receive many compliments. Reviewers highlight the hobnail-textured dial with a fuel-gauge-styled power reserve indicator and the automatic Miyota 9132 movement. Some owners find the watch a bit hard to fit under a cuff. The 24-hour register on the Miyota 9132 movement is considered useless by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Depancel highly for its build quality and value, with the watch's appearance being a significant draw.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA 2442mm
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
PISTA 2440h
Ascent 40 GMT
Water Resistance
PISTA 2450m
Ascent 40 GMT100m
MSRP
PISTA 24$495
Ascent 40 GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9132
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$429
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