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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsMaen Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/
MaenManhattan 37 seconde/seconde/
MSRP $937
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.

Maen Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/

The Maen Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/ is widely praised for its dressy styling and perceived step up in quality from other microbrands in its price bracket. Reviewers highlight its slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and comfortable integrated bracelet as key strengths, with the dark blue dial and hand-painted NYC references described as a hauntingly cool and versatile feature. The Sellita SW200-1 movement powers the time-only display, and the $1,499 price is considered good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/ highly for its unique dial and slim, versatile design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/37mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/40h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/50m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Manhattan 37 seconde/seconde/$937

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.4mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Malachite
MSS.01
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$937
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