Erebus Watches Origin 40vsSan Martin Compressor Diver

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 for its tooly brushed finish, excellent legibility with subtle red accents, and a business-like appearance. The 40mm case is noted for wearing smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the design is preferred by some for its refined hands and dial texture. The watch is available for £330/$299 and is reportedly made by San Martin, contributing to its exceptional build quality for the price. One owner questions the long-term appeal of the 13-24 date complication. There are concerns regarding Erebus's warranty service, with one reviewer presenting evidence of defective bracelet pins not being covered. Some dislike the branding, and one owner finds the design dreadfully boring. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 highly for its impressive build quality and wearability at its price point.

Owners praise the San Martin Compressor Diver as a favorite with a retro diver character, and one notes the big numerals grow on them, though they regret the original black dial didn't sell better. One owner reports timekeeping of only about 20 seconds gained every 12 days under daily wear with the NH35 movement, which is a strong result for an automatic. Weaker points include lume that one owner finds much weaker than expected for the brand, and a lollipop seconds hand that another considers oversized against the dial. Overall, owners rate the Compressor Diver well for its retro homage character and accuracy, with lume the most notable drawback.