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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsTissot Classic Dream

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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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12.4mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Malachite
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$550
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