Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)vsOut of Order 40mm GMT Automatic

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Measurements

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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6) at true scale

Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic at true scale

40mm GMT Automatic

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.5mm

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

MSRP

$599

n/a

Movement

Miyota 9075

Seiko NH34

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
n/a
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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 (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)

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.

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic for its playful and unique distressed aesthetic, with many appreciating its distinct personality and non-Rolex clone colorways. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted as a positive upgrade by some. However, the intentionally damaged look is polarizing, with some finding it gimmicky. The stock leather strap is considered cheap by one owner, and the case finishing on one variant did not fully match its "Ultra Brushed" name. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting gaining only a few seconds in six hours, while another noted a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic highly for its unique personality and aesthetic at its price point.

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