Erebus Watches AscentvsNivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

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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 at true scale

Ascent

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic at true scale

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

Diameter

40.7mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,460

Movement

Miyota 9015

Soprod M100

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.7mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Caseback
n/a
316L Steel Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black Mother of Pearl
Meteorite
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Soprod M100
Beat Rate
0 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,460
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Reviews

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

Erebus Watches Ascent

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Ascent for its stunning dial, excellent case and bracelet finishing, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its robust GADA capabilities and value proposition. The well-executed Miyota 9015 movement and good lume are also frequently noted strengths. Some owners find the dial text too prominent, and polished case sides are considered a potential scratch magnet. Import taxes can significantly increase the final cost, leading some to compare it unfavorably to higher-priced alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches Ascent highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build quality at its base price point.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic is praised for its comfortable fit, integrated bracelet design, and distinctive "carbon effect" basketweave dial. Reviewers highlight its wearable 41mm case with updated lug design and a micro-adjust clasp. Some find the gold-plated version loud, and the dauphine hands lack lume. The Soprod P024 automatic movement is noted, with a 38-hour power reserve mentioned by multiple sources. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic highly for its strong value proposition and well-executed integrated bracelet design at its price point.