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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsNodus Sector II Pilot

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Sector II Pilot
NodusSector II Pilot
MSRP $550
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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot

The Nodus Sector II Pilot is widely praised for its build quality, thoughtful design, and overall value, with owners specifically highlighting its comfortable 11.7mm case, 100m water resistance, and DLC-coated finish. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal, a well-executed unidirectional rotating bezel, and a textured dial with raised markers and legible hands. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another noting approximately +7 seconds per day on a regulated NH36 movement, while another states the movement is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. Some owners find the date display small, and one noted tiny tooling marks on the crown's edges and a "crunchy" crown action. The C1 lume is described as long-lasting but not exceptionally bright. On balance, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot highly for its refined aesthetics and utilitarian features at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Malachite
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$550
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