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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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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 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.1mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Malachite
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$315
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