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Erebus Watches · Origin

Erebus Watches Origin

Field

$349Discontinued

Case

Diameter
38.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-lug
44.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
40h

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Origin collection · 2 watches

Origin GMT
Origin GMT41mm

7 colorways

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03The community take

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The Erebus Watches Origin is widely praised for its exceptional legibility and superb lume, often surpassing comparable models, with owners also noting its comfortable fit and crisp bezel action. The dial texture, particularly on the purple variant, and the cohesive design are highlighted, as is the value proposition under $350, with some finding the build quality and straightforward diver design impressive for the price. However, criticisms include the basic Seiko NH35 movement, sharp edges on the bracelet links, and a less-than-ideal anti-reflective coating. Some owners also find the design too generic or polarizing, with specific critiques of the lug width and dial graphics. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Erebus Watches Origin highly for its excellent legibility and lume at an accessible price point.

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