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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsPagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
PD-1762 GMT II NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1762 GMT II NH34
MSRP $213
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-1762 GMT II NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34 for its smoother winding and time-setting experience thanks to the NH34 movement, a comfortable 40mm case size, and brighter BGW-9 lume. However, one owner finds the bulbous hour indices and clasp quality to be a turn-off, noting metal debris in the clasp's micro-adjust holes, while another flags the milled clasp's folding section as stiff, suggesting a potential quality control issue. On balance, owners appreciate the improved wearability and lume of the Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34, though some specific components like the clasp and indices draw criticism.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
PD-1762 GMT II NH3440mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
PD-1762 GMT II NH3442h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
PD-1762 GMT II NH34100m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
PD-1762 GMT II NH34$213

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
12.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$213
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