Aqua Terra Meets Grand Seiko for $350 - Erebus Ascent Review

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[ThemysteriousMrP]

HI Dave, factory has commented that all slight dial perfections will be erased on production units when final case moulds are created. Great film work on the Ascent!

[altube]

my 2 cents on the design is this: if you draw inspiration from 3 different watches maybe your design is not derivative from them but everyone makes the same product, like the polo shirt. Some watch designs are pop culture and people preaty much have fixed expectations. If you put too much originality in a GADA or a panda or a clasic diver you make a different product. People want original watches but also clasic design. In my oppinion this has the perfect amount of originality for the purpose.

[jaredstephenson]

This review sold it for me. I was going to skip this one but your videography really showcased the highlights of the design.

[anorax]

The video photography in this review was superb. Best I have watched to date for this watch. It is so good I could see the imperfections on the polished surfaces of the watches. Great review and it has reinforced my decision to buy an Ascent. 😀

[Shoshawna]

I’ve ordered the aventurine and cannot wait. It’s been a tough choice but it suits me.

[cavernshark]

I was already sold and have one on order, but this was an informative, fair, and insightful review. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing!

[ProfJoeGinese]

The photography/videography of the purple helix makes me feel great about placing an order for one. Great review and insight!

[RichardGray-povy]

I've ordered the purple helix on the J style bracelet, so happy to see it here and it's really confirmed my choice.

[louise_]

These watches are BEAUTIFUL! Well done Jody and Mr P!

[pierremclean]

Excellent review... and I agree with your assessment: in acquiring an Ascent you are getting an AquaTerra, SARB & Grand Seiko all nicely blended together for an incredible price! I'll make that trade any day! ... selecting one is the only challenge!?! I went for Black enamel since I already have a few green, blue and purple dials in my collection (and ironically, the black dials I have are only Field and Divers) so it fills a gap in my GADA rotation.

[AnthonySkatz]

I almost immediately bought that exact purple helix watch/bracelet combo so seeing a specific review of it made me really excited for it and got you a sub.

[Shri_V]

Love that the watches have a quick release on the bracelet. Many times, the bracelet can be difficult to remove or you don't want to risk scratches while trying to remove it, so the watch tends to stay on its bracelet even if we feel like changing over to a strap. This eliminates that fear and makes it super easy to change between bracelet to strap and vice versa.

[frantisekdikacz]

i am starting be fall in love with Orange Fumé variant of the Erebus Ascent watch.. (bit of retro looking watch for 40years old man, simple nice looking watch what i can enjoy the rest of my life) never will leave my collection.

[larrydalton]

Though I could easily wear this watch if it was down to 36mm or up to 41mm, the 39mm size is perfect for me and a larger number of wrist sizes.

[abdulm]

I really like the dial options.The helix is a winner for me but also you mentioned the Malachite being unique every time is pretty cool.

[earlbee]

I’m going to order the purple one!
Looks superb.

[carllange]

I did purchase a black Origin and am happy with it. I am really enjoying having on-the-fly micro adjustment clasps on my watches. I was torn by all the attractive dial choices for the Ascent, but decided to get the Aventurine on the J bracelet, even though I already have three Zelos watches with Aventurine dials. I considered ordering more than one Ascent, but decided to show some restraint.

[thetattedpharmacist]

I’ve preordered the purple fumé, on o style bracelet with black leather strap pack. Very tempted to also grab a white enamel dial with j style bracelet ❤

[andrewd]

Dave I’m an Aussie & I didn’t go for the first model either. But immediately on launch I ordered the malachite on the J bracelet!👍🏼😎😍

[anorax]

If anyone is wondering about the imperfections it appears here 3:35 . I am sure the final production models will not have this basic level of polishing imperfections.