Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40vsYema Navygraf Heritage

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40 at true scale

ORIGIN 40

Yema Navygraf Heritage at true scale

Navygraf Heritage

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46mm

Thickness

12mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$499

lowest

$990

Movement

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.85mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$990
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40

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.

Yema Navygraf Heritage

Owners widely praise the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its comfortable 39mm wearability and faithful 1970s reissue design, noting craftsmanship better than expected. Some owners report quality control issues including bezel free play and misalignment, while others find the bezel very tight to turn despite precise 120 clicks. The in-house MBP2000 movement is noted by some to be loud and run approximately +10 to +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its retro aesthetic and comfortable sizing, with noted concerns around movement accuracy and bezel action.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size and comfortable wearability are consistently praised. The in-house MBP1000 movement is mentioned as a strength by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagree on the movement's quality, with one suggesting it should not have passed quality control while others highlight it as a positive feature.

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