Erebus Watches ASCENT 40 GMT Lapis GiltvsYema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT


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Measurements
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ASCENT 40 GMT Lapis Gilt

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$599
lowest
$1,084
Movement
Miyota 9075
YEMA3000
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Erebus ASCENT 40 GMT Lapis Gilt's dial, with multiple users finding it superior to alternatives and appreciating the unique helix dials and case shape. One owner notes the handset is superior to that on their San Martin Lapis Lazuli dial GMT. The watch features a Miyota 9075 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 40mm case. Some commenters find the applied logo and text excessive, and one owner felt the dial was generic and the midcase gave it a large presence for its size, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners and the community view the Erebus ASCENT 40 GMT Lapis Gilt as a watch with good specifications and looks, though some feel it lacks originality.
Owners widely praise the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT for its attractive 38.5mm case design, pleasing navy blue and yellow color combination, and comfortable wearability. The clean, non-clicking GMT function is noted as straightforward, and the watch is described as a functional instrument with a serious appearance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting regulation within -/+10 seconds per day, while another notes smooth and beautiful running. Concerns are raised about the branded clasp feeling flimsy and rattly, and one owner experienced an issue with the crown threading within a month. The prominent Marine Nationale logo is considered dominant by one reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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