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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsTissot Seastar 1000

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.4mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Malachite
Graded grey-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$875
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