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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$699
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