Which is cheaper, the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40

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MSRP $399

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ORIGIN 4040mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

ORIGIN 40—

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

ORIGIN 40200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

ORIGIN 40$399

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$900

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