Erebus Watches ORIGIN GMT Premium Black (Jody)vsJIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300

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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 GMT Premium Black (Jody) at true scale

ORIGIN GMT Premium Black (Jody)

JIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300 at true scale

Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$489

$368

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$489
$368
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Reviews

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Erebus Watches ORIGIN GMT Premium Black (Jody)

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches ORIGIN GMT Premium Black (Jody) as a well-specced and great value tool watch, appreciating its 41mm case design that wears smaller, a trait described as a "magic trick." The watch is seen as a well-thought-out package at its price point, with one owner finding the "Jody" configuration particularly appealing for everyday wearability. However, one owner reported issues with the date not updating at midnight and losing over a minute per day, while another noted a significant issue with the bracelet. The watch's logo has been compared to another brand's, and its lume is noted to be comparable to a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Erebus Watches ORIGIN GMT Premium Black (Jody) highly for its wearability and value, despite isolated reports of functional issues.

JIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300

Owners widely praise the JIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300's exceptionally good finishing and surprisingly strong lume, noting impressive wrist presence. Some owners find the 42mm case too thick and large, with one owner wishing for a reduction in height and width, while another notes the watch may not wear small due to its bezel and protruding lugs. One owner reported crooked indexes and a misaligned date window. Overall, owners rate the JIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300 highly for its finishing and lume, despite some concerns about its size and potential alignment issues.

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