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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsSeiko Recraft Series

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The retro design and vintage-inspired aesthetic are consistently praised. The affordable entry into automatic timekeeping is also a shared point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 7S26
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$265
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