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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Malachite
Black
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$145
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