Yeah I thought the lack of a chapter ring/engraved rehaut made the diver look a bit plain on the face. This one is much nicer, I'll have to consider it!
same I have too many divers and it didn't really appeal, I've had to resort to modding my own watches to get a nice purple fume dial - missed out on the Direnzo (but got the orange). The purple and orange fume ones are spectacular - I'll be getting both!
Not sure Helm ownership affects the Origin because it was a pretty unique piece. This kind of watch is struggling in design and dimensions by comparison IMO. The Tissot Gentleman would be my choice, but the Blue Helix on the ‘O’ bracelet looks tempting. 40/21 or 39/21 just looks so much better with better taper to a bigger clasp. MicroBrands and neigh sayers struggle with this currently, but feel they will catch up eventually.
Jody, for years I have been asking why watchmakers can't simply take the best features of all their models and make one perfect watch. I believe the Ascent just answered my question. In a word: Gorgeous! Best of luck with this new model.
Stupid comment. The best features are always in the eye of the beholder. I don't prefer 39mm watches. I prefer 36mm. We each have preferences and watch companies cater to what they think their audience would prefer. If you head over to a Zelos group you'll find most fans prefer a 41+mm watch, titanium (at a minimum), and excessive lume.
@@maverick8756 only jesting my good earth neighbor, and happy you took it as a egg joke as I intended cheers brother now give someone else a giggle or smile and pass it on, we need more happiness in this world..cheers .
The Ascent is outstanding! I can't find a single aspect of the watch I would be unhappy with. It ticks all of my boxes - curved polished surfaces with bevelled edges, good size (39mm), good movement, applied markers and logo, and a superb selection of dial surfaces and colours. Well done Jody and Steven!
Another point of view: When I showed my non-watch friends the display case back of my Alpinist, they said "Pity you can't see it when you're wearing it." They just didn't care. Indeed, besides a good geometry and a good seal, the back is most of the time irrelevant.
@@vaclav_fejt there’s a reason why Rolex hasn’t been doing display backs. It’s unnecessary and a brushed finish is just more comfortable. I don’t like display case backs because when my wrist sweats it ends up looking super nasty.
@@Dialandhands This is just silly - mechanical watches are already unnecessary as a whole, so why cover up a beautiful movement? Arguably the whole point of the watch. I pin that on rolex being rolex and just resting on their laurels.
@@Nintendo0994 no truly I prefer a brushed caseback. It’s more comfortable. When my wrist sweats it sticks to the glossy finish and won’t like it slide up and down my wrist so if I have my choice I’m getting a closed case back every time…unless it’s a chronograph where you can see the mechanism a little more and see it activate🙈
I love the way you even pointed out the negatives...really breeds confidence in your integrity. All variants look fantastic & I'm not even going to add "for the price point" because they just look great fullstop!
4.5k views in the first hour ! You can tell there was a lot of anticipation going on. Well done gentlemen.... a truly outstanding offering. How about a 3, 6, 9 GADA next time ?
You really did it this time Jody. You just made a benchmark that other micro brands should strive for. Your first watch was beautiful, simple and functional. Your second release just whacked the ball from a par 5 to a hole in one. Out frickin standing! You and your partner not only made a product that that stands apart in quality and value but also the gorgeous dial design options are sick. I’m new to the watch world and caught the bug a few years ago. I glad you found a voice of your love for watches and turned that passion into something you should be very proud of. Bravo!!
Beyond honoured to be among such prestigious reviewers that will be reviewing this watch!! Congratulations Jody, these look spectacular! Can't wait to have it on the wrist 😍. Again thank you for the opportunity!
Calm down people he's just happy to see someone in his space doing good and starting a successful business. The watch community is usually a good one, dont muck it up.
@@trevorgray4852 thank you so much 👍👍. I'm excited for Jody and that he counted my humble channel among such monsters of RUclips, that's all. I will absolutely do positives AND negatives on this watch, just on paper I can already think of a few
The literal only thing holding me back from an instant buy right now (the orange sunburst as of typing). Jody basically sold me my Chronomaster and I really don't want to go back to mechanical if I can avoid it. Still might though because this watch is a stunner.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Aqua Terra meets Sarb with a sprinkle of GS at an amazing price without in any way being a ripoff. Many, many congratulations.
As you wrote about yourself in the About Us section of the Erebus website, "if he doesn't know what makes a good watch by now then he never will!" Judging by your second model, the Ascent, I'd say that you most definitely know what makes a good watch by now! Perfect Goldilocks dimensions, outstanding detail in brushed and polished surfaces, a sensibly above average 4Hz Miyota movement, lovely choices of bracelets (I like the J style) with upscale clasp features, and the dial options...oh, my, the dial options...if not one of these TWELVE dial options suits you, then there's something wrong with you. I'm gonna pull the trigger, Jody...this might be the GADA to end all GADAs.
I had a few problems with the Origin watch, but the Ascent simply left me speechless. Every dial is stunning. I can't decide between the purple, the purple spiral and the orange. Even the plain black looks gorgeus, and both bracelets are beautiful (I have to order both). I think I'm going to have to sleep on it. 😍
Normally not one to comment but I just received mine and I’m absolutely floored at how great of a job Jody did with this release. I love it and it will stay in my collection for sure 👍🏽
THIS is what the revival of King Seiko should have looked like. The design language of the ASCENT is clearly inspired by Taro Tanaka's original vision for Seiko and contemporary Grand Seiko, with the flat polyhedral side profile and lugs, the high polish hands and markers, the case finishing and the exquisite dials. The main problem with the new King Seiko was they lacked the appropriate movement, and this is where EREBUS swoops in. Having a 4Hz movement with accuracy around 7 seconds per day is what the Seiko of old would have done back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, when they were absolutely MOGGING the rest of the watch industry. The bracelet integration and clasp, and overall quality is simply extra credit at this point. This watch truly seems to tick all of the boxes, Jody. Well done. This would fit perfectly in between the Presage and the Grand Seiko/ European COSC watches, especially with accuracy of the Miyota 9015. Any established brand would sell this watch for no less than $1500 retail, and that's being conservative.
@@McMaxW You're absolutely right - but it also costs at least 5x more. And the movement is 3hz and less accurate in comparison. Anyways when I see this watch from afar it literally screams king/grand seiko
@@af8828 I think the 6R on a KS was the biggest FU from Seiko to their fan base, ever. What a shame. I owned a 6R baby Alpinist and I was disappointed. Currently I no longer own a single Seiko in my collection... I do own a SBGX261 and I'm not gonna lie, I almost feel like selling to get one of these and keep the change lol
@@El1988Che It would be hard to tell the difference from anywhere further than arms length haha but ofc the GS has a different level of refinement. I think for all their recent faults, Seiko and GS in general have something really special with their heritage lines. I just wish the King Seiko was given a movement that matches the rest of the watch and I'd happily buy it - the case and dials and bracelet were all very good for the price imo.
A beauty, congrats. Any chance of using a different delivery partner for the UK by the time you ship? The extra ~23% cost seems to be a sticking point for many UK folks as per the comments. For me the extra cost only makes this a maybe, without I'll order today
Jodi, as I watched your video, I was looking for something that would turn me off from this watch. But I couldn't. You absolutely nailed every concern of mine. Dials - check, hands - 2 checks, movement - check, case finishing - check, bracelet - check, clasp - check, lume - check, AR coating - check, fit - check, look on the wrist - check, price - 2 checks. I literally couldn't complain about anything. Why can't the big brands do what you are doing? I'm amazed that I always find something from them that turns me off from their watches. Well done. You absolutely hit it out of the park! Might I be smelling a GMT in the near future?
Meanwhile Seiko has 'de-contented ' its sub $600 offerings. I can't think of any dress or 'sport' watch short of a Grand Seiko that is any better or prettier than the Erebus or Baltany ( a secret....these 2 have a nicer clasp than GS. Grand Seiko bracelet doesn't taper or microadjust. Lume might be better on these, also)
This is the spiritual successor to the SARB but even better! I have fallen deeply into the watch pit these last two years but am still a university student with a budget to go along with that! This is the first time I am presented with a watch I absolutely love and it is actually within an approachavle budget for me!
Any time I saw a negative review of the Origin on RUclips, specifically criticizing its “blandness,” I clapped back 😂. I don’t think many people understand or appreciated the mass appeal of the Erebus Origin. Being the proud owner of “a jillion” divers it just wasn’t for me, but I had zero doubts that your sophomore piece would be a banger. Congratulations Jody and Mr. P. I blew through my 2024 watch budget in Q4 of last year, but this release has me thinking, “just one more watch” 😉.
What a beautiful Side profile the Ascent has! You can tell the designers have worked hard on this Watch. I particularly liked the Colour matching on the Purple Dial and the Black Helix Dial effect too. Well done Jody.
Hats off to you Jody, Iust admit that I was not a big fan of the Origin diver, but I have to say this one is absolutely stunning! Finally somebody realizes the side profile of a watch is just as important as thr face of a watch, and I love that it is done in an original manner not overly similar to any existing designs (the curvature and the location of the "waist line" really gives off CW lightcatcher vibes, but the execution is of course very different. Another thing I like about the dimensions is that the dial size is actually not as big as I would expect for a 39mm sports watch. Absolutely amazing work Jody, hope to see this design language incorporated into more future releases and make it "your thing" (again CW, and to a lesser degree, Lorier have both done this brilliantly).
The thing I love most about my Tudor BB41 in blue is the dial is a color outside of the standard RGB. Your brain doesn't exactly know what's going on, but it can tell it's special. Very unique and interesting. It's not possible to tell without seeing them in person since our phones are RGB, but that blue dial really reminds me of that similar color. Very unique and interesting. Absolutely nailed that too!
Jody, you've knocked this one out of the park. I'm not going to lie, I wasn't a fan of the Origin, but this...this is special. I may have to get more than one. Congratulations.
Congratulations! First impression is this will be a monster hit! Great design, great attention to detail. Just how much value is packed into the watch, I guess I'll find out once I have one "in the metal.". But job, well done. The hardest part is picking one.
That Aventurine looks amazing, but that Green stone one might be my next Erebus. Still loving my Yellow Origin, I wish I could smooth out the caseback on it.
11 mm with double dome is absolutely amazing! For reference a watch close to this that own from citizen as my “sarb killer” is 10mm thick no double dome but flat sapphire so that’s more than acceptable that’s damn near spec! I love the dials and colors so much as well 10/10!
I think you’ve absolutely knocked it out of the park with the Ascent! Just pre-ordered the black one. Well done, Jody and Mr. P! Excited for the future of Erebus!
Thanks for addressing the UK tax and shipping. I realise that it’s nothing to do with Erebus and it’d be easier to say nothing, but that wouldn’t be your way. You are the fairest and most honest reviewer on RUclips - i hugely respect that
I already stumbled upon with the unpleasant surprise some microbrands doesn't tell you have to also pay import taxes (phoibos is one), Jody being upfron about it, is a good heads up to have.
As many others have already said the Origin wasn't drawing me in but this one is a stunner. Thought I was all in on the Orange dial but then that purple dial came on...WOW! Now I have a real decision to make.
If I didn't already have my GADA sports watch, this would definitely be my choice! What an incredible watch and so many colour and bracelet options again.
Saw this at the Time+Tide popup in Sydney yesterday and was lucky enough to meet Jody (what a legend). The photos do not do this justice, absolutely stunning watch. Just ordered one :). And this is coming from a watchmaker...
Okay, you got me! I've just placed my order for the white face Ascent with the J link bracelet. It did take a while to decide which to get, so many choices.
Those are incredible looking watches and the specs are very impressive for the price. To me, they look a little bit like a Henry Archer with a bit of Seiko DNA. Very, very nice - and Great value!
Wonderful 2nd watch release, Jody. Please consider replacing the quick release spring bars with regular ones in the production models for a better wearing experience.
Yes, Jody replied to my comment on on the last video regarding that point. It's the only thing that's stopping me from jumping on this straight away.☹️
Well, all governments charge taxes to one extend or another, it's nothing that Jody or DHL can do anything about. The difference is that if I buy something from a company within my country, they are legally required to display the price including taxes.
@@bigdreams5554no, not really. DHL charges me the insane amount of 67€ for shipping to Germany. Taxes are additional. But if I have to pay a fifth of the price of the watch just for shipping, it unfortunately absolutely destroys the value argument. Buying an Ascent will set me back 530€ in total. I can get better watches for that money.
If possible (and have enough time left), how about changing the caseback into a display caseback with sapphire crystal? It will add to the thickness, which may help with the protruding quick-release endlink. And we get a nice view of the movement as a bonus. If not then that's fine, it is what it is. Still a gorgeous-looking GADA watch. Love it!
WOW! This is absolutely stunning. I’m between the aventurine and the black. I can only buy one or else I’ll be dead or divorced 😂. Congratulations on another masterpiece
I have a Megaquartz (Daytona look Pagani) and it's putting me off from automatics. Why bother? I may one day, but to be happy with my automatics I'd need a huge winder cabinet of sorts. The trusted (nearly illegible) Pagani is just there, feels comfy and looks the part. Also a 39. I can totally see a selection of Ascents push it into the margins of my watch drawer.
@@Cloxxki I love all my mechanicals .but it is a chore resetting them after not being worn for a couple of days or when you fancy a change. So I've been looking at citizens eco drive watches as a grab and go watch I do like jodys chronomaster
Finally I ordered the white and the burnt orange piece 🤦♂️. Looking forward to them! 🤩 According to the numbers of both orders I placed last night and right now 24h later, I see, that you have orders coming in for at least 100 units every 24 hours 😅
I'm at the point in my collecting where I rarely purchase micro brands anymore, but count me in on this one! Above and beyond all expectations, fantastic work Jody!
Jody, I've been watching your videos since your early casio reviews with your camera phone. It's amazing to see how far your channel, and now your brand has come. And kudos to the new release which I'm genuinely amazed by. Well done.
The Ascent is a triumph. Everything a watch lover would want in a GADA sports watch! How satisfying it must be to produce something that good looking with the specs and design features you’ve been asking for from other watch producers over all these years. Well done. I don’t have to wish you success, i already know it’s going to be a massive hit and you’ll sell out!
I cant say how long I've been a subscriber for sure, but I first emailed Jody over 4 years ago and received a response shortly after. A few more threads over the years and here we are. Jody has been jovial and helpful even off camera and I've been itching to finally support and represent the brand he's created both in JOMW and Erebus. The Origin was too big for me but this is right up my ally. I'll happily put my money and faith in Jody finally and I cannot wait to get the product in hand.
Just put in an order plus the leather straps. Gonna sell a Seiko and maybe a Hamilton to cover the cost. Plus, want to reduce my collection and wear each watch more. Going to 5 or so. Also reducing my boot collection to a number that I an patina in a reasonable number of years. Like maybe 6 pair.
Congrats on producing a watch with such a timeless design. I know it’s very much out of your control but shipping and tax (for UK orders) adding another £100 makes me hesitate to order. I’m sure it will be a top seller though!
Jodi! the Purple Helix is FANTASTIC. That dark purple color is IMPOSSIBLE to find on watches in the affordable range. You nailed it. I just ordered mine!👏👏👏
Going to be honest: Even though I'm more of a diver-person, I much prefer this one over the Origin. My only "gripe" would be the lack of a splash of color on the more subdued and monochrome variants. I really like the fact that the black dial 39mm CW C63 has that red tip of the seconds hand, a line of text in red and red 5-minute-dots on the minute-track. I think the black or the white colorway would really benefit if they had some sort of little detail like that to break up their monochrome look a bit. Other than that, like I said, these look quite amazing. If I didn't already own that C63, I'd be *very* tempted.
OK... OK... I just bought the blue San Martin Aqua Terra-alike two weeks ago and ordered a full lume Wise Hitman last week... but that white enamel looks pretty darn sharp. I just ordered a white one on the J-style and the blue sport strap pack, most likely for other watches. And, though I don't normally go for Fume type dials, I could see wearing the green one and the burnt orange looks really sharp as well. I can see potentially ordering the green Fume on down the road. Great work guys and best of luck!
Definitely going to place a preorder for that purple helix! 😆 I'd be interested in seeing the statistics after this preorder period is over, on the percentages of people who bought which dial options and bracelet options for both the Origin and Ascent.
The diver wasn't for me, but this one..... Bang on. as others have said very Aqua Terra/Sarb033 vibes and they happen to be 2 of my absolute favs. Well done guys what a ripper.
@@JustOneMoreWatch I actually did and was not impressed. But that is just my opinion. If I was you I would have not posted the video. just looks like a bunch of average joes doing basic assembly line stuff. None looked like true Horologist just assembly workers and it was very small almost rinky dink. addies dive is probably across the hall or downstairs. maybe the crown is unique the rest of the parts were bought from same place addies dive steele dive ect ect.
@@jamesoleary1078for these basic kind of watches you actually dont need any horologist to assemble a nice watch. Unless u are going for a custom or in house designed movement from scratch all it needs be done its what u see in the video. And the workers in the video does it very well. Those videos that you see in European or Japanese brands showing a watch assembler look super intense which make assembling a watch looks like defusing a bomb are just pure marketing videos. If jody would have shoot and edit it that way even i would look like a master horologer
I feel you hit this one out of the park!! A daily wear that is good looking enough to dress up and solid enough to wear every, single, day. Bravo! It looks fantastic and with all those great dials, I can’t imagine choosing just one!! (That orange-brûlée is great!) Congrats to both you and Steven for this 2nd great release. I truly hope Erebus has continued success for many, many years to come.
Dang it! Now I have to choose between about 6 different dial options that I want all of! If I don't order one (or maybe 2), it'll be out of decision paralysis.
Jody, as far as the shipping options go, try including the ordinary postal services with tracking for your own security. I'm sure you will get at least a 10% increase in sales. 😉
Just wanted to say thank you! as a beginner in the collection game what an amazing packed watch you have designed. Purchased the green helix ascent and can't wait until it arrives! Continue designing and building great watches!
Greetings from Medellin Colombia !. What an outstanding job you did ! .Loved the origin also , but this time had a real bad case of watch crunch and a very hard time picking a dial and also choosing the bracelet ,for I had to have The " One more watch " I waited for so long ; finally went for the Green Helix with the Jubilee.
Honestly, I think the part that stands out to me the most is the strap packs. I didn't hear about them with the Origin release but I'm impressed! It's a great way to offer options to customers with a no nonsense curated selection. Very cool stuff, Jody!!
Just received (DHL shipping ) brand new Ascent with Green Malachite Dial - great watch and looking like a pro , runs great and 100 meter water resistance is great bonus ! Cool stuff Jody
Okay Jody.. I'm going to be really honest here. This could be the watch that makes me sell all the others and just settle for one. I have been dying for an orange fume dial on a watch for YEARS. This is literally perfect to me. Absolutely beautiful. I would do anything for this watch.
I've been thinking about a green dial sports watch for a while, but dammit Jody, now you're asking me to choose between 3 green options! The Ascent looks stunning by the way 👍👌
Thanks Jody, for giving back to the watch community! Yes, you will make money with this, but your offering is excellent for the price and has individuality to it. There is a colour for everyone and the watch is so versatile, with great specs! A real all-rounder.
THE ONLY watch channel i watch from beginning til end! Great job Team Erebus! I wanted badly a "no-date" with a 3,6 & 9 indices (it would have been an homage rather than a proprietary design) but i guess we can't have it all, aye?!
These are nuts. I don't have the money to buy one as a student, but they are nuts. That spiral dial is just insane, keep it in the next watches as well
Must admit the diver didn't quite tickle me ..THIS however is bang on in every practically way , very impressed well done .
As a Helm Vanuatu owner I felt the same about the origin. This however I would definitely buy.
Yeah I thought the lack of a chapter ring/engraved rehaut made the diver look a bit plain on the face. This one is much nicer, I'll have to consider it!
same I have too many divers and it didn't really appeal, I've had to resort to modding my own watches to get a nice purple fume dial - missed out on the Direnzo (but got the orange). The purple and orange fume ones are spectacular - I'll be getting both!
Not sure Helm ownership affects the Origin because it was a pretty unique piece.
This kind of watch is struggling in design and dimensions by comparison IMO.
The Tissot Gentleman would be my choice, but the Blue Helix on the ‘O’ bracelet looks tempting.
40/21 or 39/21 just looks so much better with better taper to a bigger clasp.
MicroBrands and neigh sayers struggle with this currently, but feel they will catch up eventually.
@@eslaiThe chapter ring (aka rehaut) looks really cheap to me.
The crown is odd too IMO
It's obvious someone with real knowledge and love is behind these designs. Simply perfect from top to bottom! No execs in the process, just pure love
Jody, for years I have been asking why watchmakers can't simply take the best features of all their models and make one perfect watch. I believe the Ascent just answered my question. In a word: Gorgeous! Best of luck with this new model.
Stupid comment. The best features are always in the eye of the beholder. I don't prefer 39mm watches. I prefer 36mm. We each have preferences and watch companies cater to what they think their audience would prefer. If you head over to a Zelos group you'll find most fans prefer a 41+mm watch, titanium (at a minimum), and excessive lume.
Which one have you ordered then?
What has matches got to do with this watch vid ?your either a smoker or you like football games a lot... LoL 😂...
@@darrenfry4695 Good catch... Edit made.
@@maverick8756 only jesting my good earth neighbor, and happy you took it as a egg joke as I intended cheers brother now give someone else a giggle or smile and pass it on, we need more happiness in this world..cheers .
The Ascent is outstanding! I can't find a single aspect of the watch I would be unhappy with. It ticks all of my boxes - curved polished surfaces with bevelled edges, good size (39mm), good movement, applied markers and logo, and a superb selection of dial surfaces and colours. Well done Jody and Steven!
"We forgot about the caseback." 😆😆 Love the honesty!
Another point of view: When I showed my non-watch friends the display case back of my Alpinist, they said "Pity you can't see it when you're wearing it."
They just didn't care. Indeed, besides a good geometry and a good seal, the back is most of the time irrelevant.
@@vaclav_fejt there’s a reason why Rolex hasn’t been doing display backs. It’s unnecessary and a brushed finish is just more comfortable. I don’t like display case backs because when my wrist sweats it ends up looking super nasty.
@@Dialandhands This is just silly - mechanical watches are already unnecessary as a whole, so why cover up a beautiful movement? Arguably the whole point of the watch. I pin that on rolex being rolex and just resting on their laurels.
@@Nintendo0994 no truly I prefer a brushed caseback. It’s more comfortable. When my wrist sweats it sticks to the glossy finish and won’t like it slide up and down my wrist so if I have my choice I’m getting a closed case back every time…unless it’s a chronograph where you can see the mechanism a little more and see it activate🙈
While an open caseback or more complicated engravement would be the cherry on top, any engravement at all is better than nothing.
I love the way you even pointed out the negatives...really breeds confidence in your integrity. All variants look fantastic & I'm not even going to add "for the price point" because they just look great fullstop!
4.5k views in the first hour ! You can tell there was a lot of anticipation going on. Well done gentlemen.... a truly outstanding offering. How about a 3, 6, 9 GADA next time ?
this ass got me buying this watch on the spot.......D=
You really did it this time Jody. You just made a benchmark that other micro brands should strive for. Your first watch was beautiful, simple and functional. Your second release just whacked the ball from a par 5 to a hole in one. Out frickin standing! You and your partner not only made a product that that stands apart in quality and value but also the gorgeous dial design options are sick. I’m new to the watch world and caught the bug a few years ago. I glad you found a voice of your love for watches and turned that passion into something you should be very proud of. Bravo!!
Beyond honoured to be among such prestigious reviewers that will be reviewing this watch!!
Congratulations Jody, these look spectacular! Can't wait to have it on the wrist 😍.
Again thank you for the opportunity!
This gushing gratitude is maybe not the perfect mindset for someone who is about to give an honest and unbiased review
@@morganthedruid1 don't you worry, I already have some negative points that I will certainly share with all of you
Let me guess, “we don’t have to return this watch but it won’t affect our review”, lol. For starters, just say “we got this watch for free.”
Calm down people he's just happy to see someone in his space doing good and starting a successful business. The watch community is usually a good one, dont muck it up.
@@trevorgray4852 thank you so much 👍👍. I'm excited for Jody and that he counted my humble channel among such monsters of RUclips, that's all. I will absolutely do positives AND negatives on this watch, just on paper I can already think of a few
The first Erebus watch wasn't quite my style but this one is just gorgeous! I can't wait for this in High Accuracy Quartz!
I second this! HAQ version would be nice
i third this
I fourth it. I only buy quartz watches. A high quality quartz would be great. Also a leather strap option. Otherwise, you knocked it out of the park.
I’d also like this 👍
The literal only thing holding me back from an instant buy right now (the orange sunburst as of typing). Jody basically sold me my Chronomaster and I really don't want to go back to mechanical if I can avoid it. Still might though because this watch is a stunner.
I love that Helix pattern (very artistic)! I'm sure many people will be interested in purchasing these fine watches.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Aqua Terra meets Sarb with a sprinkle of GS at an amazing price without in any way being a ripoff. Many, many congratulations.
As you wrote about yourself in the About Us section of the Erebus website, "if he doesn't know what makes a good watch by now then he never will!" Judging by your second model, the Ascent, I'd say that you most definitely know what makes a good watch by now! Perfect Goldilocks dimensions, outstanding detail in brushed and polished surfaces, a sensibly above average 4Hz Miyota movement, lovely choices of bracelets (I like the J style) with upscale clasp features, and the dial options...oh, my, the dial options...if not one of these TWELVE dial options suits you, then there's something wrong with you. I'm gonna pull the trigger, Jody...this might be the GADA to end all GADAs.
@JustOneMoreWatch I just placed my order a few minutes ago for the Ascent Black Enamel. C'mon September!
I had a few problems with the Origin watch, but the Ascent simply left me speechless. Every dial is stunning. I can't decide between the purple, the purple spiral and the orange. Even the plain black looks gorgeus, and both bracelets are beautiful (I have to order both). I think I'm going to have to sleep on it. 😍
up to 4 weeks of sleepless nights then... the more I look at them the more I want all of them!
Normally not one to comment but I just received mine and I’m absolutely floored at how great of a job Jody did with this release. I love it and it will stay in my collection for sure 👍🏽
THIS is what the revival of King Seiko should have looked like. The design language of the ASCENT is clearly inspired by Taro Tanaka's original vision for Seiko and contemporary Grand Seiko, with the flat polyhedral side profile and lugs, the high polish hands and markers, the case finishing and the exquisite dials.
The main problem with the new King Seiko was they lacked the appropriate movement, and this is where EREBUS swoops in. Having a 4Hz movement with accuracy around 7 seconds per day is what the Seiko of old would have done back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, when they were absolutely MOGGING the rest of the watch industry.
The bracelet integration and clasp, and overall quality is simply extra credit at this point. This watch truly seems to tick all of the boxes, Jody. Well done. This would fit perfectly in between the Presage and the Grand Seiko/ European COSC watches, especially with accuracy of the Miyota 9015.
Any established brand would sell this watch for no less than $1500 retail, and that's being conservative.
No offense to Jody, but King Seiko is a bit more refined and elegant.
@@McMaxW You're absolutely right - but it also costs at least 5x more. And the movement is 3hz and less accurate in comparison.
Anyways when I see this watch from afar it literally screams king/grand seiko
@@af8828 I think the 6R on a KS was the biggest FU from Seiko to their fan base, ever. What a shame. I owned a 6R baby Alpinist and I was disappointed. Currently I no longer own a single Seiko in my collection... I do own a SBGX261 and I'm not gonna lie, I almost feel like selling to get one of these and keep the change lol
@@El1988CheSounds Like a good idea. 😀
@@El1988Che It would be hard to tell the difference from anywhere further than arms length haha but ofc the GS has a different level of refinement. I think for all their recent faults, Seiko and GS in general have something really special with their heritage lines. I just wish the King Seiko was given a movement that matches the rest of the watch and I'd happily buy it - the case and dials and bracelet were all very good for the price imo.
A beauty, congrats. Any chance of using a different delivery partner for the UK by the time you ship? The extra ~23% cost seems to be a sticking point for many UK folks as per the comments. For me the extra cost only makes this a maybe, without I'll order today
Jodi, as I watched your video, I was looking for something that would turn me off from this watch. But I couldn't. You absolutely nailed every concern of mine. Dials - check, hands - 2 checks, movement - check, case finishing - check, bracelet - check, clasp - check, lume - check, AR coating - check, fit - check, look on the wrist - check, price - 2 checks. I literally couldn't complain about anything. Why can't the big brands do what you are doing? I'm amazed that I always find something from them that turns me off from their watches.
Well done. You absolutely hit it out of the park!
Might I be smelling a GMT in the near future?
Meanwhile Seiko has 'de-contented ' its sub $600 offerings. I can't think of any dress or 'sport' watch short of a Grand Seiko that is any better or prettier than the Erebus or Baltany ( a secret....these 2 have a nicer clasp than GS. Grand Seiko bracelet doesn't taper or microadjust. Lume might be better on these, also)
This is the spiritual successor to the SARB but even better!
I have fallen deeply into the watch pit these last two years but am still a university student with a budget to go along with that! This is the first time I am presented with a watch I absolutely love and it is actually within an approachavle budget for me!
Watches and Wonders was just the opening act to this reveal!
This is a home run! Dial colors are fantastic and I want them all,Kudos! 😍 I was just hoping for a red dial one.
Any time I saw a negative review of the Origin on RUclips, specifically criticizing its “blandness,” I clapped back 😂. I don’t think many people understand or appreciated the mass appeal of the Erebus Origin. Being the proud owner of “a jillion” divers it just wasn’t for me, but I had zero doubts that your sophomore piece would be a banger. Congratulations Jody and Mr. P.
I blew through my 2024 watch budget in Q4 of last year, but this release has me thinking, “just one more watch” 😉.
What a beautiful Side profile the Ascent has!
You can tell the designers have worked hard on this Watch.
I particularly liked the Colour matching on the Purple Dial and the Black Helix Dial effect too.
Well done Jody.
We are the designers so thank you!
Hats off to you Jody, Iust admit that I was not a big fan of the Origin diver, but I have to say this one is absolutely stunning! Finally somebody realizes the side profile of a watch is just as important as thr face of a watch, and I love that it is done in an original manner not overly similar to any existing designs (the curvature and the location of the "waist line" really gives off CW lightcatcher vibes, but the execution is of course very different. Another thing I like about the dimensions is that the dial size is actually not as big as I would expect for a 39mm sports watch. Absolutely amazing work Jody, hope to see this design language incorporated into more future releases and make it "your thing" (again CW, and to a lesser degree, Lorier have both done this brilliantly).
I’m on the waiting list for the aventurine. Thank you Jody and Mr. P.
Very well done; those are lovely and, other than not offering a quartz movement option, near perfect. The white dial is particularly attractive.
Knocking Seiko of of the affordable everyday watch throne. Very well done!
I hope you sell as many as you can get out of the door.
Nice one guys (Jody and Steven), congrats on the new release 👍
Peter, would you design a watch? You have much better taste than Jody. Although I must admit that this watch does look great.
@@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv haha thanks for the compliment 😂😂. I dont see myself designing any watches any time soon though..😊
The thing I love most about my Tudor BB41 in blue is the dial is a color outside of the standard RGB. Your brain doesn't exactly know what's going on, but it can tell it's special. Very unique and interesting. It's not possible to tell without seeing them in person since our phones are RGB, but that blue dial really reminds me of that similar color. Very unique and interesting. Absolutely nailed that too!
Order's in! Can't wait 😁😁😁
Thank you!!!!
Jody, you've knocked this one out of the park. I'm not going to lie, I wasn't a fan of the Origin, but this...this is special. I may have to get more than one. Congratulations.
Love the green
which one 😆
Congratulations! First impression is this will be a monster hit! Great design, great attention to detail. Just how much value is packed into the watch, I guess I'll find out once I have one "in the metal.". But job, well done. The hardest part is picking one.
That Aventurine looks amazing, but that Green stone one might be my next Erebus. Still loving my Yellow Origin, I wish I could smooth out the caseback on it.
You and I most have the same taste
11 mm with double dome is absolutely amazing! For reference a watch close to this that own from citizen as my “sarb killer” is 10mm thick no double dome but flat sapphire so that’s more than acceptable that’s damn near spec! I love the dials and colors so much as well 10/10!
Brilliant selections, each done right. Would love to see a Tiffany blue dial.
Damn. Thought the video was ready then saw that I have to wait 6 more hours for it. Jody you're such a tease!
Watch tease - is that a thing now?
I think you’ve absolutely knocked it out of the park with the Ascent! Just pre-ordered the black one. Well done, Jody and Mr. P! Excited for the future of Erebus!
Thanks for addressing the UK tax and shipping. I realise that it’s nothing to do with Erebus and it’d be easier to say nothing, but that wouldn’t be your way.
You are the fairest and most honest reviewer on RUclips - i hugely respect that
Thanks Nick!
I already stumbled upon with the unpleasant surprise some microbrands doesn't tell you have to also pay import taxes (phoibos is one), Jody being upfron about it, is a good heads up to have.
As many others have already said the Origin wasn't drawing me in but this one is a stunner. Thought I was all in on the Orange dial but then that purple dial came on...WOW! Now I have a real decision to make.
There's a new Star Wars planet called Erebus in the Bad Batch show.
It's also the name of one of the ships used in the Franklin Expedition.
Erebus is the god of darkness in greek mythology.
Mount Erebus.
Erebus. Erecar. Eretruck!
If I didn't already have my GADA sports watch, this would definitely be my choice! What an incredible watch and so many colour and bracelet options again.
Wow this is an absolute home run! Stunning 😍
Saw this at the Time+Tide popup in Sydney yesterday and was lucky enough to meet Jody (what a legend). The photos do not do this justice, absolutely stunning watch. Just ordered one :). And this is coming from a watchmaker...
Thanks Mike! Great to meet you mate!
Okay, you got me! I've just placed my order for the white face Ascent with the J link bracelet. It did take a while to decide which to get, so many choices.
Those are incredible looking watches and the specs are very impressive for the price. To me, they look a little bit like a Henry Archer with a bit of Seiko DNA. Very, very nice - and Great value!
I'm stunned, speechless, flabbergasted and mildly discombobulated - I like that Erebus Chronomaster!
Do a minute repeater next.
Nah, it's the 34mm titanium jump hour that I threatened last year mate. Cheers!
@@JustOneMoreWatch Now, that's one hell of a tease. Go on, make a Ti Grade 5 watch , HAQ.
I was looking at these earlier, I'm VERY impressed with the detailing and the specs. A lot of thought has gone into every part. Just lovely!
This reminds me of the sarb really excellent job
Looks like a GREAT lineup of models! I'm thinking hard about the mineral green one...
Wonderful 2nd watch release, Jody.
Please consider replacing the quick release spring bars with regular ones in the production models for a better wearing experience.
I agree. The only issue that draws me back from preordering.
Please set up a dedicated European shipping option, DHL fees are just too much for some to justify.
Yes, Jody replied to my comment on on the last video regarding that point. It's the only thing that's stopping me from jumping on this straight away.☹️
Is not dhl, it's custom fees. You can thank your government for that
The UK Govt need the money to pay for all the policing of watch crime caused by importing too many nasty immigrants. Fact.
Well, all governments charge taxes to one extend or another, it's nothing that Jody or DHL can do anything about. The difference is that if I buy something from a company within my country, they are legally required to display the price including taxes.
@@bigdreams5554no, not really. DHL charges me the insane amount of 67€ for shipping to Germany. Taxes are additional. But if I have to pay a fifth of the price of the watch just for shipping, it unfortunately absolutely destroys the value argument. Buying an Ascent will set me back 530€ in total. I can get better watches for that money.
If possible (and have enough time left), how about changing the caseback into a display caseback with sapphire crystal? It will add to the thickness, which may help with the protruding quick-release endlink. And we get a nice view of the movement as a bonus. If not then that's fine, it is what it is. Still a gorgeous-looking GADA watch. Love it!
WOW! This is absolutely stunning. I’m between the aventurine and the black. I can only buy one or else I’ll be dead or divorced 😂.
Congratulations on another masterpiece
One of the best designed watches for the price. Wish youd make a quartz version. Specially considering it has a date window.
Jody you are my felicitater. If only it was a solar quartz. absolutely stunning
I have a Megaquartz (Daytona look Pagani) and it's putting me off from automatics. Why bother? I may one day, but to be happy with my automatics I'd need a huge winder cabinet of sorts. The trusted (nearly illegible) Pagani is just there, feels comfy and looks the part. Also a 39. I can totally see a selection of Ascents push it into the margins of my watch drawer.
@@Cloxxki I love all my mechanicals .but it is a chore resetting them after not being worn for a couple of days or when you fancy a change. So I've been looking at citizens eco drive watches as a grab and go watch I do like jodys chronomaster
Finally I ordered the white and the burnt orange piece 🤦♂️. Looking forward to them! 🤩 According to the numbers of both orders I placed last night and right now 24h later, I see, that you have orders coming in for at least 100 units every 24 hours 😅
I'm at the point in my collecting where I rarely purchase micro brands anymore, but count me in on this one! Above and beyond all expectations, fantastic work Jody!
I want all of them! How do I decide which one? Congrats Jody! Great offering!
Just ordered the Blue Helix with the J bracelet. Can't wait to get it!
36 mm and this would be perfect - hoping for more size options on the future! For the Origin too...? 👀
Jody, I've been watching your videos since your early casio reviews with your camera phone. It's amazing to see how far your channel, and now your brand has come. And kudos to the new release which I'm genuinely amazed by. Well done.
Looks fantastic. I've put my order in, and I'll also make a video when it arrives! Well done Jody and Steven!
The Ascent is a triumph. Everything a watch lover would want in a GADA sports watch! How satisfying it must be to produce something that good looking with the specs and design features you’ve been asking for from other watch producers over all these years.
Well done. I don’t have to wish you success, i already know it’s going to be a massive hit and you’ll sell out!
there will be a quartz option, I hope? 🤓
I cant say how long I've been a subscriber for sure, but I first emailed Jody over 4 years ago and received a response shortly after. A few more threads over the years and here we are. Jody has been jovial and helpful even off camera and I've been itching to finally support and represent the brand he's created both in JOMW and Erebus. The Origin was too big for me but this is right up my ally. I'll happily put my money and faith in Jody finally and I cannot wait to get the product in hand.
Thanks mate!
Just put in an order plus the leather straps. Gonna sell a Seiko and maybe a Hamilton to cover the cost. Plus, want to reduce my collection and wear each watch more. Going to 5 or so. Also reducing my boot collection to a number that I an patina in a reasonable number of years. Like maybe 6 pair.
Congrats on producing a watch with such a timeless design. I know it’s very much out of your control but shipping and tax (for UK orders) adding another £100 makes me hesitate to order. I’m sure it will be a top seller though!
Jodi! the Purple Helix is FANTASTIC. That dark purple color is IMPOSSIBLE to find on watches in the affordable range. You nailed it. I just ordered mine!👏👏👏
Going to be honest: Even though I'm more of a diver-person, I much prefer this one over the Origin. My only "gripe" would be the lack of a splash of color on the more subdued and monochrome variants. I really like the fact that the black dial 39mm CW C63 has that red tip of the seconds hand, a line of text in red and red 5-minute-dots on the minute-track. I think the black or the white colorway would really benefit if they had some sort of little detail like that to break up their monochrome look a bit. Other than that, like I said, these look quite amazing. If I didn't already own that C63, I'd be *very* tempted.
OK... OK... I just bought the blue San Martin Aqua Terra-alike two weeks ago and ordered a full lume Wise Hitman last week... but that white enamel looks pretty darn sharp. I just ordered a white one on the J-style and the blue sport strap pack, most likely for other watches. And, though I don't normally go for Fume type dials, I could see wearing the green one and the burnt orange looks really sharp as well. I can see potentially ordering the green Fume on down the road. Great work guys and best of luck!
Like a little kid, I did all my chores first just to be able to sit down and watch this.
I'm putting off essay writing for this. It's so worth it. Love it.
It's gorgeous, if these color settings and applied indices where with de diver watch I bought 3 of them 😍
Congratulations to both of you.
I wish you an enormous succes with this new release.
Thank you for making the watch we all wanted.
You did great ! 🧡💛
Definitely going to place a preorder for that purple helix! 😆 I'd be interested in seeing the statistics after this preorder period is over, on the percentages of people who bought which dial options and bracelet options for both the Origin and Ascent.
The diver wasn't for me, but this one..... Bang on. as others have said very Aqua Terra/Sarb033 vibes and they happen to be 2 of my absolute favs. Well done guys what a ripper.
Looks like addies dive made this for you
Steele dive factory watch
@@kendallmarks9802 the people that made this watch deff make other micro brand watches
Ha! Did you not watch the factory visit video last year mate? Not Addiesdive 😂
@@JustOneMoreWatch I actually did and was not impressed. But that is just my opinion. If I was you I would have not posted the video. just looks like a bunch of average joes doing basic assembly line stuff. None looked like true Horologist just assembly workers and it was very small almost rinky dink. addies dive is probably across the hall or downstairs. maybe the crown is unique the rest of the parts were bought from same place addies dive steele dive ect ect.
@@jamesoleary1078for these basic kind of watches you actually dont need any horologist to assemble a nice watch. Unless u are going for a custom or in house designed movement from scratch all it needs be done its what u see in the video. And the workers in the video does it very well. Those videos that you see in European or Japanese brands showing a watch assembler look super intense which make assembling a watch looks like defusing a bomb are just pure marketing videos. If jody would have shoot and edit it that way even i would look like a master horologer
Hitting all the spots without feeling like you’re hitting all the spots. Incredible! This looks just incredible!! Well done, Jody.
I feel you hit this one out of the park!! A daily wear that is good looking enough to dress up and solid enough to wear every, single, day.
Bravo! It looks fantastic and with all those great dials, I can’t imagine choosing just one!! (That orange-brûlée is great!)
Congrats to both you and Steven for this 2nd great release. I truly hope Erebus has continued success for many, many years to come.
Jody, I love it and appreciate all the work and risk put into making these.
Dang it! Now I have to choose between about 6 different dial options that I want all of!
If I don't order one (or maybe 2), it'll be out of decision paralysis.
Watch is stunning, price more than fair. One minor trivia, watch logo looks a lot like Đuro Đaković logo, an old tank and railway factory.
Knocked it out of the park, Jody. I'm even willing to overlook the ing bgw9
Congrats Jody! Best of luck with the new release.
Jody, as far as the shipping options go, try including the ordinary postal services with tracking for your own security. I'm sure you will get at least a 10% increase in sales. 😉
Just wanted to say thank you! as a beginner in the collection game what an amazing packed watch you have designed. Purchased the green helix ascent and can't wait until it arrives! Continue designing and building great watches!
Thanks mate! I hope you love it.
I'll give you your dues Jody, that looks great. They'll sell like hot cakes. Living the dream my man, good for you.
Greetings from Medellin Colombia !. What an outstanding job you did ! .Loved the origin also , but this time had a real bad case of watch crunch and a very hard time picking a dial and also choosing the bracelet ,for I had to have The " One more watch " I waited for so long ; finally went for the Green Helix with the Jubilee.
Fabulous looking watch! You should be proud, helix dial is stunning.
Honestly, I think the part that stands out to me the most is the strap packs. I didn't hear about them with the Origin release but I'm impressed! It's a great way to offer options to customers with a no nonsense curated selection. Very cool stuff, Jody!!
Just received (DHL shipping ) brand new Ascent with Green Malachite Dial - great watch and looking like a pro , runs great and 100 meter water resistance is great bonus ! Cool stuff Jody
Okay Jody.. I'm going to be really honest here. This could be the watch that makes me sell all the others and just settle for one. I have been dying for an orange fume dial on a watch for YEARS. This is literally perfect to me. Absolutely beautiful. I would do anything for this watch.
It might be a bit late to say. I really like the white enamel dial. If the hands can be solid color it will be super sporty.
I've been thinking about a green dial sports watch for a while, but dammit Jody, now you're asking me to choose between 3 green options! The Ascent looks stunning by the way 👍👌
Thanks Jody, for giving back to the watch community! Yes, you will make money with this, but your offering is excellent for the price and has individuality to it. There is a colour for everyone and the watch is so versatile, with great specs! A real all-rounder.
Beautiful design, amazing specs, cool colors, bracelets and straps options..... Are you a mind reader, Jody?
THE ONLY watch channel i watch from beginning til end! Great job Team Erebus! I wanted badly a "no-date" with a 3,6 & 9 indices (it would have been an homage rather than a proprietary design) but i guess we can't have it all, aye?!
Stunning looking watch. The helix dial is clutch and the date at 6.......Chefs kiss. 👌
These are nuts. I don't have the money to buy one as a student, but they are nuts. That spiral dial is just insane, keep it in the next watches as well
If I didn’t have an AT I would certainly be going in for one of these. Absolutely gorgeous