Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT at true scale

Ascent 40 GMT

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470 at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$599

lowest

$905

Movement

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.4mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$905
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6) for its appealing price point, stunning textured dial, and excellent case and bracelet finishing, with many finding it a comfortable and robust GADA watch. The 40mm case, slim profile, and bracelet's screw links for easy sizing are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note concerns about reliability due to its manufacturing origin, and one reviewer prefers the aesthetics of a competing model. A reviewer points out a lack of scratch resistance on the polished case sides and a winding action that is not as smooth as some competitors. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6) highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Erebus Ascent 40 GMT offers excellent proportions and a comfortable wear. The watch is competitively priced, significantly undercutting competitors. Reviewers noted the lack of a hard coating as a potential drawback.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0470 for its vintage aesthetic, citing the stunning gilt dial and hands, blue dial option, and 24-hour display as highlights. The 40mm case size is frequently mentioned as comfortable and easy to wear, with one owner, an airline pilot, calling it the best pilot watch ever made and preferring its single 24-hour scale. Reviewers note the long-lasting lume, nice case and bezel finishing, easy-to-use crowns, and good quality included NATO strap, with the exhibition case back also being a positive point. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0470 highly for its historical accuracy and wearable 40mm vintage design.