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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsOblvlo JM Rotor

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
JM Rotor
OblvloJM Rotor
MSRP $299
What people say

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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ASCENT for its stunning dial and excellent lume, with many finding it gorgeous and beautiful beyond comprehension. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to its 40mm case, and the bracelet's micro-adjustable clasp and well-finished screws receive specific commendation. Some owners consider the Miyota 9075 movement excellent for the price, with one reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. However, import duties are a significant concern for some buyers, and the polished case sides are noted to lack a scratch-resistant coating. On balance, owners rate the Erebus Watches ASCENT highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Oblvlo JM Rotor

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo Star Wheel for its artistic dial, crisp finishing, and sturdy build, noting it wears well on smaller wrists due to its actual dimensions being smaller than listed. The winding action is described as smooth, though the lume is consistently flagged as weak and imprecise in darkness, and the lack of anti-glare coating is a drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo highly for its artistic dial and build quality at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
JM Rotor42mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
JM Rotor42h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
JM Rotor50m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
JM Rotor$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$299
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