Erebus Watches Nexus (Miyota 9015)vsSecond Hour Mandala Mk3 Automatic — Japanese Movement

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Measurements

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Erebus Watches Nexus (Miyota 9015) at true scale

Nexus (Miyota 9015)

Second Hour Mandala Mk3 Automatic — Japanese Movement at true scale

Mandala Mk3 Automatic — Japanese Movement

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

10.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$599

lowest

$665

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Category
Watch
n/a
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$665
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Reviews

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Erebus Watches Nexus (Miyota 9015)

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Nexus (Miyota 9015) for its excellent value, with many highlighting the Miyota 9015 movement as a significant upgrade in its price class, capable of accuracy within +/- 2 seconds per day. The watch's sizing is frequently cited as a strong point, with a 38.5mm case and a bracelet that tapers from 20mm to 16mm, contributing to comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike commend the bracelet's quality for the price, noting features like quick release and micro-adjust, alongside excellent lume and an attractive guilloche dial with a skeleton section. Some owners note the Miyota 9015 movement has a directional winding quirk and a pronounced clicking sound when hand-wound, and servicing the 9000 series with complications might be difficult. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches Nexus (Miyota 9015) highly for its exceptional value, particularly its well-regarded Miyota 9015 movement and comfortable, well-proportioned sizing.

Second Hour Mandala Mk3 Automatic — Japanese Movement

Owners widely praise the Second Hour Mandala Mk3 Automatic Watch — Japanese Movement for its comfortable 40mm case that wears smaller, a mesmerizing guilloché dial, and the upgraded 1200 Vickers hardened steel case. Reviewers note the reliable Miyota 9015 movement, the refined 7-link bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a smooth winding action. Some owners find the crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and consider the watch pricey at the conversion rate, with accuracy noted as within +/- 9 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Second Hour Mandala Mk3 Automatic Watch — Japanese Movement highly for its dial artistry and comfortable, upgraded build at its price point.

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