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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a strength for wearability on smaller wrists. Reviewers noted the Seiko NH34 GMT movement as a positive feature. Reviewers questioned if the watch was the best value proposition against its competition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$445
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