Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsBoldr Odyssey 40mm

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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 40 GMT at true scale

Ascent 40 GMT

Boldr Odyssey 40mm at true scale

Odyssey 40mm

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$429

lowest

$799

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9075

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Malachite
Aurora
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$799
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Reviews

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

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT for its stunning dial, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with the bracelet's micro-adjustable clasp and well-finished screws receiving specific commendation. The watch is considered a great value, with many noting its attractive price point for the features offered, including a true GMT complication. Some owners find the dial text too prominent and contrasty, and import duties are a significant concern for some buyers, pushing the cost higher. On balance, owners rate the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and strong value proposition.

Boldr Odyssey 40mm

Owners praise Boldr for impressive specifications and value, with one owner noting the Odyssey Black Dragonfish has superior specs and movement compared to other models. A separate owner finds the Venture to be an exceptional value and versatile with strap changes. However, one owner feels the Venture's size is borderline for an 8-inch wrist. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its value and specifications.