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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsSpinnaker Croft

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Croft150m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Malachite
Elemental
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$219
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