Erebus is the brand. Erebus Origin was the first model, the diver. This is called the Erebus Ascent. I agree with your opinion 👍 🍻 Edit: While I'm sharing... "O" style bracelet means Oyster style and "J" means Jubilee. I have no idea why they abbreviated the styles.
@@stevenkelby2169Rolex has a trademark on Jubilee and Oyster and will come after you if you try to sell a product using their terms. Marc from Long Island watch has a video about this from a ways back. Curiously enough NATO is also trademarked in respect to watch straps by some guy so Jody had to call his NATO straps “pass through military style” in his launch video.
I feel that they hit this one out of the park with the price points, the solid build, great finishing and nice list of dial choices (that fumé orange looks absolutely stunning 🤩) Lucky you for spending time with them. Thanks for sharing.
This is the first time in which I wished that a brand offered a collection, or packet, of a particular watch. Like, I wish you could buy 3 or even 6, delivered in a watch roll or watch box (for the six). There are so many good options, and I think you could buy up to six without feeling like you had too many of the same watch. Astounding job Jody!
Like I mentioned on Jody's site, he build a watch that virtually aligns with everything I'd ask for in this style watch. My only niggle is printing Erebus under that beautifully applied logo on the dial. I think in this case, less would be more had they only used the logo. Short of that, I'm struggling picking just one, but that orange and the purple fume version is screaming to me. As always, an absolutely gorgeous video.
Peter, thanks for an excellent review and chance to see these new watches up close. I love what Jody and Steven have done here. I usually prefer 36-38mm case size. I was hesitant to get a 39mm watch. But listening to you explain how and why it wears smaller, I'm less concerned about the size. I'm still struggling to pick which one to get though. And you were no help at at all with that! They all look great!
Thanks for the excellent photos. It really helps choose the dial one wants. I’ve narrowed it down to Blue Helix, Orange Fume, and White Enamel on the J Style with the White as the front runner so I’m happy to see some great shots of it. Thanks!
This is unbelievable what he is delivering for this price. Jody already has the 3rd and 4th models designed and is planning ahead and they will be a success since he is critical of his own products just as he is with others
I think the purple dials are the masterstroke here. For those of us who already have similar-looking GADA watches, it sets the Ascent apart enough to justify a place in the ever-growing collections of many of us, I reckon.
You are the FIRST and only UA-cam watch guy that has voiced the opinion about the need for half-links on watches where the span of the adjustable claps doesn't equal the span of one of the links. Bravo, sir. You're also the only one that talked about the quick release spring bars hanging down on this watch. Even Jodie mentioned this in his video, but didn't shoot video of just how far down they reach (as you did). Can you feel them on wrist? If so, that's a deal killer for me. Thanks for the review, you just earned another subscriber!
Good looking watches, and very good specs for the 'numbers and gadgets' crowd. Congratulations to Jody and Mr. P, they hit the ball straight out of the park with this one.
Great video, thank you Peter. I enjoy my Wise AD8 a lot thanks to your video and this one help me to be sure abou Hylix dial👍 No I need to choose the right colour...
@@thegorn it is. So is a Formex Essence, which also is a good contender for the « best still affordable GADA watch ». A malachite Swiss vs Australia duel would be very informative too.
Good looking watches.. i like the Blue Helix with Erebus logo etched in the dial. Great video and beautiful pictography as always Peter! - Hope you get to keep a couple ;)
Think these will be a big hit, a GADA watch made by a genuine enthusiast, it seems very well thought out indeed and huge value for money. I can see a lot of Seiko Sarb 33/35 inspiration in there with the case profile and the handset, especially the needle style seconds hand. Very tempted with a black or white enamel dial one.
Always love your reviews, Sir! I also would have a difficult time choosing between the variants of this Erebus watch. Adventurine or Helix? Both are handsome watches at a "reasonable" price. Peace and prosperity to you and yours, Mate!
For once I wish there were fewer choices. Jody & Mr P have done a fantastic job on these, get so many things just right. Helpful review with some different angles and points. Confirms that the Jubilee would be the best choice for a good fit (for smaller wrists at least). I don't like the term on the fly adjuster, it should be considered a divers extension. I like normal micro adjusters but this looks nicely integrated at least better than the Citizen clasps etc. A white enamel on Jube would do me :P
Great video as usual, keep up the good work. This is a nice offering with some really thought out design over all. I really like though how you point out some pro and cons here.
Ah excellent, good timing chief! 🙌...So happy you made this, I preordered the green fume helix dial variant last night. I feel vindicated after your video - I really look forward to September when I'll finally get to have a go!
Cheers Peter, I was waiting for your review before making a decision to buy. Green helix has just been pre-ordered. Thanks for an honest and insightful review :)
"Enjoy the watch that's on your wrist" is a good reminder. As many of us watch videos like this, pining over some random new watch when we're actually wearing a wonderful watch we had previously pined after and then bought, and are now kind of ignoring.
A great looking watch. I started now to notice that the counterbalance looks out of place a bit. It is the only rounded element. Everything else is angular (ignoring the logo).
Solid price and solid movement and a great case. I have a Doxa homage Aventurine watch and love those dials. That's my pick. The Helix dial does give of GS vibes.
Thank you for your review. I have already ordered mine (orange fume) and will try to patiently wait for its arrival. I can't wait to show it off and explain what it is and where I got it. 🙂
You did an outstanding photographing these watches Pete! When I was looking at the photos on their website, I was thinking damn these are nice shots! I bought the orange and purple fumes but could have easily also bought the green helix and avventurine as well. I had to show restraint but geez it was a hard choice! Loved your review as always
As always, an incredible video Pete! And by the way, I’m super glad you reviewed the green helix. Between that and the black enamel, they are pick of the bunch for me and so I think you’ve helped me narrow down my decision! 😂.
Interesting comment about the quick release. Maybe it’s an issue with the lug design because CW’s C63 reviews don’t mention this and I own a quartz PRX and have no issues with this. Both are very slim watches so maybe lug/end-link design is what needs to change
I purchased a blue Origin and I have to say, the more I wear it the more I like it. This style of watch usually doesn't do it for me but damn... I like almost all of them. So now I'm patiently waiting for my Purple Helix model to arrive, and Jodi and Steven are getting even more of my money. Bastards! Watch 3 and 4 better not be this good.
This 2nd release from Erebus is more interesting to me. I'd probably go for the blue or black helix dial, but that Malachite is really something too. Then again, the blue enamel is sexy af. Not easy to choose!
Very nice! You can tell these watches were designed by watch enthusiasts. I like the executive and the proportions of the handset. For me it would be the Aventurine on a j-style bracelet.
Best watch release of 2024. So far....but i dont think anything will surpass this in 2024. Value, quality, attention to detail, dial and bracelet options. It's a killer watch. Great review Peter. You're the man.
I think it will be a purple helix for me. It is lovely in the photos. Thanks for such a wonderful job of showing us clear reasons for choosing to buy or miss.
Purple helix for me too. I wonder how popular the purples will be? It would be great if erebus did the same as Studio Underdog & published the pie-chart of the variants ordered.
This is a home run for them. Outstanding quality , and features for the money. Really like that textured dial. The malachite looks nice also. Have a formex 39 with malachite. Stunning mineral dial. So, which do I buy?😊
I like the style of this watch, I owned a GADA Sinn 556 blue , a very good watch but just to plain for me . This gets closer to what I want with a nice Seiko vibe but more interesting. I’ve ordered the blue helix.
Good review. If they offered the white dial with the helix engraving that would have been my choice. As it was, I ordered the white dial. I am anxious to get it in! Great vid. Keep at it!
Jody and Steven have a winner! If they had gone for the Miyota 9018, they could have made an even thinner watch, especially since they didn't use a display case back. I will say that naming their watch brand after the "offspring of Chaos" is an interesting choice, unless they were going after the "first ruler of the gods." One would think that there's a method to this madness!
Thank you for your nice review Peter, with duly noted gripes! They look really nice, but need some fixing before I'm ready to consider buying. Things protruding out of the end links is not good.
A lovely looking watch (brilliantly photographed here, I must say) - If there'd been an orange helix, I don't think I'd have delayed in ordering and I'm only doing so now because I've far more watches than I can regularly wear already. The Origin was nice enough, but rather predictable and, to my eye, too much like the Helm Vanuatu, so I wasn't tempted to one of those, but the Ascent is a watch I can easily see me buying if that Orange Helix ever appears.
lovely watches! mostly i love the massive crown - perhaps a bit of too massive for this case, but… i have pre-ordered the purple fumé with J style bracelet - hardly wit the september (fortunately i have an Erebus Origin as well 😀)
I like the look of the red/burgundy one. All very impressive though. Ps great video, editing, photography as always and please don’t lose the intro music - love it!
I am very close to pulling the trigger on one of these, but I have one question; Can the quick release spring bars be replaced with regular spring bars? The only reason I ask is that, I know that if I can feel them on wrist, I'll be aggravated, lol. Thanks again for all your work. Your photography on the Erebus sight is second to none.
I didn’t try to remove the spring bars myself, but I don’t see any reason why not If you unscrew either of the bolts then the spring bar should slide out However just to be safe, drop Erebus an email to confirm 👍
Honestly, I really do like a dressy sports watch. Im so torn between the burnt orange, adventurine and the malachite. What do you reckon Peter? How was the look and "feel" of the malachite? Ive always wanted a malachite dial. Love the videography of the watches btw. Looks great!
I actually spent a bit of time comparing the two and for some reason that Aventurine just POPS in this watch It seems to suit this watches style better than the Malachite (in my eyes anyway) 👍
@PeterKotsa That's completely fair and I can see what your talking about! Atleast that now narrows down my choices now between the orange or the adventurine on the J style Bracelet. Thanks Peter 😊
I think it would be a good idea to sell the O and J style bracelets separately too like the strap options... Given that all the straps and the included bracelets are quick release it makes sense to get both the bracelets as well along with the straps so we can dress it up with the J style when needed and dress it down with the O style... Give it a thought Erebus team!
These really do look amazing good finishing especially for the price micro adjustments on the clasp sapphire crystal and good dimensions it really makes me wonder why major watch brands can’t deliver this level of quality?
I chose & ordered the malachite version on the J style bracelet Peter! A beautiful range of watches definitely. As opposed to say the Dirty Dozen, these could be called the Drool Dozen!🤤🤩🤣
Lot of great shots in this review and good thoughts. The 7mm tool-less micro adjustment works for me as I tend to wear my watches slightly loose so I should be able to make it work well. The Helix and aventurine dials aren't for me but that's the beauty of 12 options. Thankfully with multiple dial options and bracelet options I feel like getting 2 of these can be justified, the competitive price doesn't hurt. Ordered the malachite with the J bracelet and am on the fence between the black and blue enamel for the second option on the O bracelet. The Origin gave me Pelagos vibes even though I haven't ordered one yet and now this one gives me Rolex/Grand Seiko vibes without being an homage or direct copy.
Jody and Steven did a fantastic job with this one, that white dial version is gorgeous but 38.6mm is just too small for my taste unfortunately. They will sell extremely well I think. Nice review mate.
Blue Helix on O style looks very nice/tempting. Good call on the adjustment (it really needs a half link) and for calling out the sticking out quick release (can it be changed to standard spring bar?). The rehaut/chapter ring looks cheap to me, and the crown looks a mismatch (although I like it being recessed). It does have design elements of Rolex, Omega and Grand Seiko, but its dimensions/proportions are not as finely tuned and it will feel/wear nothing like any of them. There is good reason why those cost more, but at £420 delivered to U.K. this is punching above its weight I am sure.
Hopefully these will ship sooner than expected, like the Origin. And if these 9015 movements are as accurate as the NH movements in the Origin's a nice bonus. Both my Origins (black blue) are about -5 seconds a day. Pretty dang good for a NH 35 Too bad the 9015 have unidirectional rotors Unlike the Seiko with the magic lever. But the height would of been increased.
Great video and review Peter. I really like these and not really aware of anything of equivalent spec at this price point. Possibly the Wise Adamascus AD9 which you’ve also reviewed. How would these compare? Keep it up mate!
I like these! I love Jody and want to support him, but the Origin wasn't my favorite - a bit generic tbh. I like these a lot better, and I'm probably gonna order one! I like the clasp too, it appears to be the same one that Traska uses (which I believe comes from San Martin), and it's been the best adjustable clasp I've used at this price point.
I ordered the purple fumé on o style bracelet and black leather strap pack as my first pick. Will almost certainly order a second one in a different dial/bracelet configuration at some stage, just as I did with the Origin 💜
There are too many options, but other than that I think Jodie has almost nailed it. I agree that the sides should have been satin brushed. I hope to get my hands one to review myself.
I like these so much better than the last ones, the first Erubis issue never grabbed mw but these I really like.
Fingers crossed he manages to transfer the design language of this one to more designs.
Erebus is the brand.
Erebus Origin was the first model, the diver.
This is called the Erebus Ascent.
I agree with your opinion 👍 🍻
Edit: While I'm sharing... "O" style bracelet means Oyster style and "J" means Jubilee. I have no idea why they abbreviated the styles.
@@stevenkelby2169Rolex has a trademark on Jubilee and Oyster and will come after you if you try to sell a product using their terms. Marc from Long Island watch has a video about this from a ways back. Curiously enough NATO is also trademarked in respect to watch straps by some guy so Jody had to call his NATO straps “pass through military style” in his launch video.
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Rolex trademarks…
@@stevenkelby2169 to take a dig at Bolex without making it obvious.
I feel that they hit this one out of the park with the price points, the solid build, great finishing and nice list of dial choices (that fumé orange looks absolutely stunning 🤩)
Lucky you for spending time with them.
Thanks for sharing.
It was fun, but also hard work photographing them and cleaning fingerprints dust etc...😊👍
@@PeterKotsa I can just imagine! The result is perfect 👍🏻
What a great team, Steven and Jody have done well and then followed up with your photography and videography.
This is the first time in which I wished that a brand offered a collection, or packet, of a particular watch. Like, I wish you could buy 3 or even 6, delivered in a watch roll or watch box (for the six). There are so many good options, and I think you could buy up to six without feeling like you had too many of the same watch. Astounding job Jody!
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That's a great idea! I'll take orange fume, purple helix, and white enamel please.
Thats swatch shit
Why don't you buy a whole production or a factory maybe ? 🤣🤣🤣
Like I mentioned on Jody's site, he build a watch that virtually aligns with everything I'd ask for in this style watch. My only niggle is printing Erebus under that beautifully applied logo on the dial. I think in this case, less would be more had they only used the logo. Short of that, I'm struggling picking just one, but that orange and the purple fume version is screaming to me. As always, an absolutely gorgeous video.
Yes the real question for me is orange or purple? I like the purple one with the spiral logo's on the face. Gives me Doctor strange vibes
I'd also leave only a model name at the bottom
Peter, thanks for an excellent review and chance to see these new watches up close. I love what Jody and Steven have done here. I usually prefer 36-38mm case size. I was hesitant to get a 39mm watch. But listening to you explain how and why it wears smaller, I'm less concerned about the size. I'm still struggling to pick which one to get though. And you were no help at at all with that! They all look great!
Jody has done well 👍
So has Peter here!
Thanks for the excellent photos. It really helps choose the dial one wants. I’ve narrowed it down to Blue Helix, Orange Fume, and White Enamel on the J Style with the White as the front runner so I’m happy to see some great shots of it. Thanks!
Perfect timing. I couldnt decide which one and this vid pops up
And my bet is you're just like me and still can't decide on one. 😄
I'm really drawn to the orange, personally
I´ll take the smoky orange one 🤗
This is unbelievable what he is delivering for this price. Jody already has the 3rd and 4th models designed and is planning ahead and they will be a success since he is critical of his own products just as he is with others
I think the purple dials are the masterstroke here. For those of us who already have similar-looking GADA watches, it sets the Ascent apart enough to justify a place in the ever-growing collections of many of us, I reckon.
They did a really good job on this one.
Haven't been able to pin one down yet. Cheers!
You are the FIRST and only UA-cam watch guy that has voiced the opinion about the need for half-links on watches where the span of the adjustable claps doesn't equal the span of one of the links. Bravo, sir. You're also the only one that talked about the quick release spring bars hanging down on this watch. Even Jodie mentioned this in his video, but didn't shoot video of just how far down they reach (as you did). Can you feel them on wrist? If so, that's a deal killer for me. Thanks for the review, you just earned another subscriber!
Thanks for the feedback Dayne and welcome aboard 👍
Lovely
Lot of hard work all around. I will be supporting Erebus with my next watch purchase
I can't wait till September. I want two enamel dials right now - black and white! What a gorgeous design.
Why September? Is there a discount in September?
@@tacipotti7289 you have to pre order it now and it will be send to you in September
@@tacipotti7289That's when they will be delivered: September (or hopefully a little earlier).
@@tacipotti7289they ship in September
The discount is now. Expected delivery is in September.
i don’t have a white dial watch so i might have to get that one, but i really like that enamel blue as well. great review, thanks!
Good looking watches, and very good specs for the 'numbers and gadgets' crowd. Congratulations to Jody and Mr. P, they hit the ball straight out of the park with this one.
Great video, thank you Peter. I enjoy my Wise AD8 a lot thanks to your video and this one help me to be sure abou Hylix dial👍 No I need to choose the right colour...
That white dial 🤤 I think I found my new daily wear watch.
I was wondering why the photography on the site for this watch was so good! Some of these dials are amazing and I love the GS-style case shape.
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WOW these timepieces hit so much higher than the price point. I had to order the Aventurine and I’m looking forward to getting it on wrist.
Peter, a side by side review of this very nice Erebus and a Traska Commuter would be great.
Throw a Monta Noble in there.
Monta Noble is in a totally different league
@@thegorn I know. I have the anthracite dial. Still like comparisons between the different price points.
@@thegorn it is. So is a Formex Essence, which also is a good contender for the « best still affordable GADA watch ». A malachite Swiss vs Australia duel would be very informative too.
Still love that intro music :)
Original:
Gurbachan Singh Inder Singh Chuate - Aankhon Mein
Good looking watches.. i like the Blue Helix with Erebus logo etched in the dial. Great video and beautiful pictography as always Peter! - Hope you get to keep a couple ;)
Thanks for the review PK!
That green helix dial on the O bracelet is absolutely killer.
That's the one I ordered! I think it looks so good.
@@inadequate1888 Nice choice! If I was looking for (another) everyday wearer, that would be hard to pass up. Enjoy!
Ya my favorite is probably the purple helix dial with the jubilee bracelet (hard to choose one) it gives me Doctor strange vibes lol
Thanks! I'm really struggling to decide which dial to order.
They look absolutely awesome - will definitely be on my wishlist
Looks superb. I ordered the mineral dial..!!
Think these will be a big hit, a GADA watch made by a genuine enthusiast, it seems very well thought out indeed and huge value for money. I can see a lot of Seiko Sarb 33/35 inspiration in there with the case profile and the handset, especially the needle style seconds hand. Very tempted with a black or white enamel dial one.
Always love your reviews, Sir! I also would have a difficult time choosing between the variants of this Erebus watch. Adventurine or Helix? Both are handsome watches at a "reasonable" price. Peace and prosperity to you and yours, Mate!
For once I wish there were fewer choices. Jody & Mr P have done a fantastic job on these, get so many things just right. Helpful review with some different angles and points. Confirms that the Jubilee would be the best choice for a good fit (for smaller wrists at least). I don't like the term on the fly adjuster, it should be considered a divers extension. I like normal micro adjusters but this looks nicely integrated at least better than the Citizen clasps etc. A white enamel on Jube would do me :P
Great video as usual, keep up the good work. This is a nice offering with some really thought out design over all. I really like though how you point out some pro and cons here.
Ah excellent, good timing chief! 🙌...So happy you made this, I preordered the green fume helix dial variant last night. I feel vindicated after your video - I really look forward to September when I'll finally get to have a go!
Cheers Peter, I was waiting for your review before making a decision to buy. Green helix has just been pre-ordered. Thanks for an honest and insightful review :)
Been waiting to see your review - cool to see it so early, and some nice shots in there, well done!
"Enjoy the watch that's on your wrist" is a good reminder. As many of us watch videos like this, pining over some random new watch when we're actually wearing a wonderful watch we had previously pined after and then bought, and are now kind of ignoring.
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A great looking watch. I started now to notice that the counterbalance looks out of place a bit. It is the only rounded element. Everything else is angular (ignoring the logo).
Good point. There’s always some sort of design flaw. They’ll prob do a v2 of the Origin and Ascent next year to fix up all the issues
Solid price and solid movement and a great case. I have a Doxa homage Aventurine watch and love those dials. That's my pick. The Helix dial does give of GS vibes.
Really outstanding job by Jody this time, very pretty watches.
Thank you for your review. I have already ordered mine (orange fume) and will try to patiently wait for its arrival. I can't wait to show it off and explain what it is and where I got it. 🙂
You did an outstanding photographing these watches Pete! When I was looking at the photos on their website, I was thinking damn these are nice shots! I bought the orange and purple fumes but could have easily also bought the green helix and avventurine as well. I had to show restraint but geez it was a hard choice! Loved your review as always
Great vid and if those are your shots on the website....really great job! Great price point!
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The case and those helix dials do it for me. Much nicer than the origin...
As always, an incredible video Pete! And by the way, I’m super glad you reviewed the green helix. Between that and the black enamel, they are pick of the bunch for me and so I think you’ve helped me narrow down my decision! 😂.
Great price point especially in this introductory offer
I absolutely love my Origin. No doubt this will be awesome. Cheers
Interesting comment about the quick release. Maybe it’s an issue with the lug design because CW’s C63 reviews don’t mention this and I own a quartz PRX and have no issues with this. Both are very slim watches so maybe lug/end-link design is what needs to change
I purchased a blue Origin and I have to say, the more I wear it the more I like it. This style of watch usually doesn't do it for me but damn... I like almost all of them. So now I'm patiently waiting for my Purple Helix model to arrive, and Jodi and Steven are getting even more of my money. Bastards! Watch 3 and 4 better not be this good.
Hahaha...
This 2nd release from Erebus is more interesting to me. I'd probably go for the blue or black helix dial, but that Malachite is really something too. Then again, the blue enamel is sexy af. Not easy to choose!
I want one. But which to choose? Your photos and video are superb!! Well done!! 👍
Thank you 🙏
Went with the Purple Helix dial on the "J" band. Looking forward to September, if not sooner!
Very nice! You can tell these watches were designed by watch enthusiasts. I like the executive and the proportions of the handset. For me it would be the Aventurine on a j-style bracelet.
stunning pictures as always Peter. won't be getting any as
Best watch release of 2024. So far....but i dont think anything will surpass this in 2024. Value, quality, attention to detail, dial and bracelet options. It's a killer watch. Great review Peter. You're the man.
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these are beautiful
I think it will be a purple helix for me. It is lovely in the photos. Thanks for such a wonderful job of showing us clear reasons for choosing to buy or miss.
You’re welcome 😊
Purple helix for me too. I wonder how popular the purples will be? It would be great if erebus did the same as Studio Underdog & published the pie-chart of the variants ordered.
This is a home run for them. Outstanding quality , and features for the money. Really like that textured dial. The malachite looks nice also. Have a formex 39 with malachite. Stunning mineral dial. So, which do I buy?😊
I like the style of this watch, I owned a GADA Sinn 556 blue , a very good watch but just to plain for me . This gets closer to what I want with a nice Seiko vibe but more interesting. I’ve ordered the blue helix.
Good review. If they offered the white dial with the helix engraving that would have been my choice. As it was, I ordered the white dial. I am anxious to get it in! Great vid. Keep at it!
Jody and Steven have a winner! If they had gone for the Miyota 9018, they could have made an even thinner watch, especially since they didn't use a display case back. I will say that naming their watch brand after the "offspring of Chaos" is an interesting choice, unless they were going after the "first ruler of the gods." One would think that there's a method to this madness!
So many choices. How can I decide on just one?
So happy to see microbrands are calling San Martin for their clasps. San Martin absolutely killed it with that adjustment system.
Just need half links for o style now
Jody hit a home run with these. I want one on the jubilee bracelet. Hard to chose a dial though. How do you think these compare to a Monta Noble?
Well, but I think the Monta is definitely a higher finished watch and movement (but so too is the price bracket)
Very interesting comment about the protruding spring bars (around 7:00mins). A bit of a worry regarding buying before trying.
Thanks
I really like the white and orange dials. Going to have to keep my eyes on those two...
Exactly the two versions I ordered 👍
I ordered the Aventurine but really love the Orange Fume too!
Thank you for your nice review Peter, with duly noted gripes! They look really nice, but need some fixing before I'm ready to consider buying. Things protruding out of the end links is not good.
Was deciding on bracelet, this helped, purple helix all the way.
Very impressive.😊
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching 👍
A lovely looking watch (brilliantly photographed here, I must say) - If there'd been an orange helix, I don't think I'd have delayed in ordering and I'm only doing so now because I've far more watches than I can regularly wear already. The Origin was nice enough, but rather predictable and, to my eye, too much like the Helm Vanuatu, so I wasn't tempted to one of those, but the Ascent is a watch I can easily see me buying if that Orange Helix ever appears.
Such a good look at these. Thanks for the video!
Great video Peter, realize I mostly like the white enamel dial.
You and me both!
But I also like the blue and Aventurine..hahaha
lovely watches! mostly i love the massive crown - perhaps a bit of too massive for this case, but…
i have pre-ordered the purple fumé with J style bracelet - hardly wit the september (fortunately i have an Erebus Origin as well 😀)
I like the look of the red/burgundy one. All very impressive though.
Ps great video, editing, photography as always and please don’t lose the intro music - love it!
What red one?
I am very close to pulling the trigger on one of these, but I have one question; Can the quick release spring bars be replaced with regular spring bars? The only reason I ask is that, I know that if I can feel them on wrist, I'll be aggravated, lol. Thanks again for all your work. Your photography on the Erebus sight is second to none.
I didn’t try to remove the spring bars myself, but I don’t see any reason why not
If you unscrew either of the bolts then the spring bar should slide out
However just to be safe, drop Erebus an email to confirm 👍
Honestly, I really do like a dressy sports watch. Im so torn between the burnt orange, adventurine and the malachite. What do you reckon Peter? How was the look and "feel" of the malachite? Ive always wanted a malachite dial. Love the videography of the watches btw. Looks great!
I actually spent a bit of time comparing the two and for some reason that Aventurine just POPS in this watch
It seems to suit this watches style better than the Malachite (in my eyes anyway) 👍
@PeterKotsa That's completely fair and I can see what your talking about! Atleast that now narrows down my choices now between the orange or the adventurine on the J style Bracelet. Thanks Peter 😊
freaking W man. im in between jobs so to speak. wish i could snag one of these bad boys asap
looks better than any tudor ive ever seen if im being honest.
Great video and photography. I'll be pre-ordering very soon.
cheers
I think it would be a good idea to sell the O and J style bracelets separately too like the strap options... Given that all the straps and the included bracelets are quick release it makes sense to get both the bracelets as well along with the straps so we can dress it up with the J style when needed and dress it down with the O style... Give it a thought Erebus team!
They do sell the bracelets separately
Thanks Pete, very helpful review
Very welcome
These really do look amazing good finishing especially for the price micro adjustments on the clasp sapphire crystal and good dimensions it really makes me wonder why major watch brands can’t deliver this level of quality?
man, I orderd the purple and now I'm kind of wondering if I should have gotten the orange. They all look sooooo good!
Very tempting. Thanks Jody, my wallet is trembling in fear. If you had made one in titanium with the rootbeer dial, you'd already have my cash!
Phenomenal release. Could restructure the entire microbrand space.
Great watch and a real value for the money. My black helix dial is on order!
Fantastic review Peter! I wish I could afford two. I’ve gone for the Aventurine, but second choice would’ve been the white enamel!
Good choice!
I chose & ordered the malachite version on the J style bracelet Peter! A beautiful range of watches definitely. As opposed to say the Dirty Dozen, these could be called the Drool Dozen!🤤🤩🤣
Ordered the same one!🤞
Lot of great shots in this review and good thoughts. The 7mm tool-less micro adjustment works for me as I tend to wear my watches slightly loose so I should be able to make it work well. The Helix and aventurine dials aren't for me but that's the beauty of 12 options. Thankfully with multiple dial options and bracelet options I feel like getting 2 of these can be justified, the competitive price doesn't hurt. Ordered the malachite with the J bracelet and am on the fence between the black and blue enamel for the second option on the O bracelet. The Origin gave me Pelagos vibes even though I haven't ordered one yet and now this one gives me Rolex/Grand Seiko vibes without being an homage or direct copy.
Aqua Terra?
@@sensible202 The indices for sure but the dial and size is different enough. Maybe the 38mm AquaTerra
Jody and Steven did a fantastic job with this one, that white dial version is gorgeous but 38.6mm is just too small for my taste unfortunately. They will sell extremely well I think. Nice review mate.
But with white it will look more bigger.
Anything bigger than a 39mm on plain 3 hander is too big. Big dials are ugly . If there is a bezel eg. Diver…tachymeter then > 40mm works …otherwise 🤮
Blue Helix on O style looks very nice/tempting.
Good call on the adjustment (it really needs a half link) and for calling out the sticking out quick release (can it be changed to standard spring bar?).
The rehaut/chapter ring looks cheap to me, and the crown looks a mismatch (although I like it being recessed).
It does have design elements of Rolex, Omega and Grand Seiko, but its dimensions/proportions are not as finely tuned and it will feel/wear nothing like any of them.
There is good reason why those cost more, but at £420 delivered to U.K. this is punching above its weight I am sure.
Hopefully these will ship sooner than expected, like the Origin. And if these 9015 movements are as accurate as the NH movements in the Origin's a nice bonus. Both my Origins (black blue) are about -5 seconds a day. Pretty dang good for a NH 35 Too bad the 9015 have unidirectional rotors Unlike the Seiko with the magic lever. But the height would of been increased.
Great video and review Peter. I really like these and not really aware of anything of equivalent spec at this price point. Possibly the Wise Adamascus AD9 which you’ve also reviewed. How would these compare? Keep it up mate!
AD9 is also a very good design and well made. Close call with these one has 904L the other 316...prices are also a big factor here 👍
I like these! I love Jody and want to support him, but the Origin wasn't my favorite - a bit generic tbh. I like these a lot better, and I'm probably gonna order one! I like the clasp too, it appears to be the same one that Traska uses (which I believe comes from San Martin), and it's been the best adjustable clasp I've used at this price point.
I ordered the purple fumé on o style bracelet and black leather strap pack as my first pick. Will almost certainly order a second one in a different dial/bracelet configuration at some stage, just as I did with the Origin 💜
I couldn’t wait for this review
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I had to buy a purple dial helix, I was watching the launch and just fell for it.
Ordered the black helix.... can't wait 👌
Enjoy 👍
There are too many options, but other than that I think Jodie has almost nailed it. I agree that the sides should have been satin brushed. I hope to get my hands one to review myself.
White dial is lovely