Which is cheaper, the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $399 for the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40vsSeiko 5KX

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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40

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MSRP $399

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Seiko 5KX

MSRP $350

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ORIGIN 4040mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

ORIGIN 40—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

ORIGIN 40200m

5KX100m

MSRP

ORIGIN 40$399

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$350

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