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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Malachite
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R34
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$625
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