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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsOrient Bambino No Date

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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Malachite
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Orient F6 Series
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$295
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