Erebus Watches Origin GMT Premium Black (Jody)vsSeiko Captain Willard

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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)

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

41mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$489

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko 6R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$489
$1,300
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Reviews

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

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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.