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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMTvsZelos Eagle 2

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Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus WatchesAscent 40 GMT
MSRP $429
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899
What people say

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ascent 40 GMT40mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Ascent 40 GMT
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Ascent 40 GMT100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Ascent 40 GMT$429
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Malachite
Anthracite
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$899
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