Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsUlysse Nardin San Marco GMT ± Big Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT at true scale

Ascent 40 GMT

Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT ± Big Date at true scale

San Marco GMT ± Big Date

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$429

n/a

Movement

Miyota 9075

UN-22

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Dial Color
Malachite
Black
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
Luminous hands and numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
UN-22
Power Reserve
n/a
42 hoursh
Jewels
0
28
Complications
None
GMT / dual time with ± pushers for one-touch time-zone change, Permanent home-time display, Double-digit big date at 2 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
n/a
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Reviews

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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT for its stunning dial, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with the bracelet's micro-adjustable clasp and well-finished screws receiving specific commendation. The watch is considered a great value, with many noting its attractive price point for the features offered, including a true GMT complication. Some owners find the dial text too prominent and contrasty, and import duties are a significant concern for some buyers, pushing the cost higher. On balance, owners rate the Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and strong value proposition.

Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT ± Big Date

Owners widely praise the Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT ± Big Date for its exceptional reliability and build quality, with one owner reporting twelve years of service comparable to Rolex and JLC. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its superb accuracy, with figures as precise as ±1 second per day, and its practical GMT functionality for travelers. The watch's design is described as having just enough eccentricity to be interesting, featuring good legibility and great finishing, though some find its aesthetic dated. The 40mm case is noted to wear well, and the movement is praised for its in-house components and silicon parts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT ± Big Date highly for its enduring reliability and precise timekeeping.

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