Erebus Watches ASCENT HAQvsSpecht & Sohne SP2656Q Quartz

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Measurements
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ASCENT HAQ

SP2656Q Quartz
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$429
$237
lowest
Movement
ETA F06.412
Seiko VH31
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ASCENT HAQ for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and stunning dial with excellent lume. The high-quality bracelet with well-executed screws is also a frequent highlight, contributing to its reputation as a robust GADA watch. One owner notes the ETA F06.412 quartz movement offers impressive accuracy of +/-10 seconds per year and a battery life exceeding 7 years. However, some find the £449 price point, especially with import taxes, too high, placing it near alternatives with superior finishing. A reviewer also points out the polished case sides lack a scratch-resistant coating. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches ASCENT HAQ highly for its dial, lume, and bracelet at its price point.
Owners find the Specht & Sohne SP2656Q Quartz acceptable for its price, with one owner describing it as "baller" and feeling weighty with no sharp edges, while another found the brushing rough and strap attracted dust. The quartz movement contributes to a thin profile. One owner criticized the day changing at 10 PM instead of midnight. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne SP2656Q Quartz positively for its value, with the design and solid feel at the price being key reasons.
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