Erebus Ascent: BRUTALLY honest review!

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Here are 3 of the 12 different options from the soon to be released Erebus Ascent. Although this watch impresses, there's no perfect watch and this certainly has it's pros and cons that we will explore here.
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@AckoMunze 28 күн бұрын

Nice review Olivier, you are the first to actually show the helix dial GS reference. Compared to the original, Jody's helix looks pretty darn good!

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you. Yes this is great work, especially because it's sooo much cheaper than the GS and is still great quality 👍

@anorax001 28 күн бұрын

Excellent review and you have gained a new subscriber. 😀

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, welcome to the channel 👍

@markgibson6987 21 күн бұрын

Great review, nearly had a heart attack when I looked up at 6:52 and saw the price was $13,802.00...lol

@iiTyrull 28 күн бұрын

Hello! Great review, my first on your channel. I apologize if I missed it during the video, but if you don't mind me asking, which version did you end up choosing to receive as a production unit? As an additional question, i'm torn between black enamel and black helix, do you have any input after handling them in the flesh? Thank you!

@samthurgood 26 күн бұрын

Love your camera work here thank you!

@Horologique 26 күн бұрын

That's super nice, thank you very much 👍👍

@drwindsurf 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for a great review - which one are you getting? The aventurine dial on the J bracelet is pretty nice...

@ulig12 28 күн бұрын

There is not “too much choice” here. Everyone older than 5 years should be able to handle it, because you never have to decide between all 12 of them, there are always like 50% you can rule out immediately. But there is definitely too little choice. For example the Erebus Origin had 8 colors to choose from. None of them appealed to me. The Ascent is a huge improvement in that department.

@mmcdonald8897 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely correct. I would’ve wanted even more choice. . . A nice, dark red/Burgundy. As it is, I’ll have to settle for the purple Fumé. Most people who are in to the world of KZfaq watch-reviewing has a cachet of watches. I need something that will complement my collection.

@wristopia4101 25 күн бұрын

Completely agree, It's absolutely pathetic to say you do not know what one to buy. It seems a lot of people not actually buying one are using it as an excuse to not buy one lol. Its also something that paid reviewers use as a 'false negative' so that their review seems balanced ; )

@ThemysteriousMrP 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great review! 💙🙏

@wizzle- 28 күн бұрын

Ha. I too felt the pain with shipping. Still purchased, but I agree with you about the cart experience. I am still excited to receive it though. Blue helix coming my way soon. Cheers

@enmovimiento3766 28 күн бұрын

Excelente mi pana. Implementaste efectos de audio y diferentes transiciones que le aportaron calidad y modernidad al video. Bien Oliver 👏🏼 👏🏼 good job. Un abrazo.

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Muchísimas gracias Byron. Crédito a mi editor que es un joven muy talentoso 😁

@mercster 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review! I think Jody really improved upon the first watch (which I also liked, but this one is awesome.)

@michaelredding6219 25 күн бұрын

Great review!

@theclocker7406 27 күн бұрын

Best review I have yet seen on this watch (just subscribed to your channel as a result). I have to say I could not agree more with your points about the additional hidden costs to buying one of these. While initially the watch seems like good value, by the time you factor in all the extra costs of shipping and DHL's rip off import duties (strangely always higher than anyone else's), it suddenly becomes really quite expensive. I found you also often have to add a little more when you factor in the exchange rates for your own currency too. Suddenly it isn't such good value after all, particularly when many manufacturers now include free shipping! I recently experienced this with another microbrand, which added a quite shocking $65 shipping add on (I didn't buy that one either)! I also agree that there are too many dial choices here. Kind of a shame, as I'd really quite like one of these.

@ListenToPowerViolence 25 күн бұрын

Excellent and fair review. Subbed.

@Horologique 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome!

@frankyz007 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Olivier, this 2nd Erebus IS a really nice watch to have Seen the deep blue one in real. It's a Real interesting watch! 😊

@thetattedpharmacist3215 28 күн бұрын

I own two Origins and love them. I’ve ordered the purple fumé on o style with black leather strap pack for the Ascent, and may add a black or white enamel on J style before preorder ends! Thanks for the review ❤

@thehappywristchannel 28 күн бұрын

First-time viewer & New subscriber here. Great review!

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel 👍

@jaydub9509 24 күн бұрын

Excellent review! Looks like another successful launch from Jody. One thing you mentioned that caught my attention involves the noise and vibration associated with the Miyota 9015 movement, which has also been described in prior reviews. Either I have a particularly quiet watch (Wise Adamascus), or my senses are dulled, because I never experience this. For example, if I take my watch off and shake it vigorously, once it is more than 6-8 inches from my ear I can't hear the rotor, even in a completely silent room. And I certainly can't hear it during normal usage. Nor can I ever feel the rotor moving while I'm wearing it. Is it just me? Or is this issue possibly something that gets repeated so often that it becomes expected?

@Horologique 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm pretty susceptible to noise on my watches, and you hear it more here than let's say in a Tsuyosa. But is it a deal breaker? Not to me, but still I had to mention it 😊

@K0tak3 28 күн бұрын

Which model + bracelet will you ask as a free production unit @Horologique ?

@pk4459 26 күн бұрын

Beautiful watch but with DHL, DHL fees, and 21.5% tax in my region the value proposition is lost. A shame.

@Horologique 26 күн бұрын

I know 😔

@RonaiHenrik 3 күн бұрын

Lucky you. If I ordered it, it would be 27%+1,5% extra for import duties...

@gustavopolanco6925 21 күн бұрын

Honestly this is a lot of watch for that price. None of the negatives are negatives, 12 options is just awesome to have. Shipping and taxes are negatives but things we see on everything else you buy online.

@bestboy897 28 күн бұрын

Excellent review. I think one can buy two of these and feel they're getting different watches

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes totally! My choices would go for Helix and the enamel, what would yours?

@bestboy897 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologique I'd say the helix and sunburst both in purple cuz they are both quite different shades.

@hockingham7160 25 күн бұрын

Awesome video, didn't know you existed so will certainly subscribe to you. For me the biggest issue is the choice. Because i am constantly doubting the purchase i have made and fear i may regret not getting annother favourite option once i receive it. I still think its a deal with all the added cost i have to endure being in the UK.

@Horologique 25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel 👍👍

@jamesblonde2271 28 күн бұрын

Huge Jody fan & this seems like a great value piece.

@usken7532 28 күн бұрын

Hi Olivier, funny to listen to you in English. What’s about the gap between the end links and the case? It seems that the integration is not fantastic.

@williamhill7312 27 күн бұрын

Great video

@tylerjames676 27 күн бұрын

Love Jody, love the look of this release, and I am happy for all his success. But the thing holding me back is the 6 o'clock date window, which is present in most watches these days. I kind of miss the traditional 3 o'clock position. When it is at the 6, the window and numbers on the date wheel are much skinnier/more narrow and therefore less legible (to me, anyway). Even in the wristroll at 14:38 - the 1 is nearly covered by the window, and it isn't even a steep or harsh angle. Would rather not have the date function if that is the case. Maybe I am just getting finicky in my old age lol. Would love to support Jody with a purchase, but my Seiko SRPE51 remains undefeated as my daily wear.

@dunderhay9169 28 күн бұрын

Good review 👍. The tax issue it a big thing in the UK too. We have 20% VAT and the couriers always add a rip off handling charge. When I buy from AliExpress, the standard shipping sometimes slips through the net and there is no tax charged, so paying $33 to a courier to guarantee I get taxed isn't my idea of fun.

@serenityinside1 27 күн бұрын

I’m in Uk - agreed ! 😯

@Lemures86 25 күн бұрын

Lucky you, in Norway we have a 25% VAT.

@wristopia4101 25 күн бұрын

A bit Shilltastic™, but fantastic that you highlighted the true cost issues and touched on actual macro quality. Jody really needs to give his fellow Brits a true 'through the door' cost, and ideally ditch Dodgy DHL in favour of a better option. It is a watch that should not be viewed too closely. Some of those shots are awful, like the groves in the crown. Usual 'fake negatives' such as case back and too much choice, but you are getting a free watch and a channel boost (well done by the way) so it's the least you can do. I have no doubt its a great £420 watch, but saying it compares to £3k watch is pure fantasy sales talk. Not one person seems to think the rehaut looks cheap, and the overly large cheap looking crown also dodges scrutiny largely, so hopefully they look better in the flesh. Some of the date windows look oddly colour matched too, but at least they made more of an effort than a lot of big brands. Blue Helix on 'O' style bracelet seems the stand out piece IMO.

@Horologique 25 күн бұрын

You are welcome. Well, if you don't talk loud enough on KZfaq no one listens 😂. I stand by everything that I said, positives and negatives, as always I've tried to give the most honest review I can, from my perspective of course! Everyone's positives and negatives are going to be different and I watched the other reviewers POV after making the video as to not get influenced. I totally agree, these companies and many others need to stop using these fast courriers who are practically scammers, charging so much and taking pretty muchas long to deliver as normal post, especially from overseas

@AdAce21 28 күн бұрын

Really like the design, but I was disappointed that there's no standard fume blue option. I'm not a fan of the helix dials. Overall, great job by Jody and Erebus (still hoping they release that color down the line)!!!! Edit: @horologique how subtle is the helix pattern in person?

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

It's greatly made, really, it's pretty impressive! The dials themselves are all flawless

@AdAce21 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologique hhmmm, I've got a day or to decide, haha

@clarksonboy 26 күн бұрын

I too wished they had a standard fume blue option. I went ahead and ordered the adventurine on jubilee bracelet instead.

@deltabravo8175 27 күн бұрын

I like how the blue enamel dial changes from black to blue depending on how the light hits it. I took a chance on the burnt orange, the fume looks too bright and flashy in direct sunlight, but looks gorgeous in other conditions.

@Horologique 27 күн бұрын

I'm leaning towards the blue enamel too 😁. Don't worry, I'm sure the orange is stunning irl

@jasonbostock408 28 күн бұрын

nice watch but with import costs it is going to be very expensive good that you mention this as it is not something for me at this price

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

You are welcome! Yes it's something I believe people have to be more aware of

@adk7962 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great and honest review. I think it’s commendable that you put out content in what is not your native language. I think you, me, and Russell (Mad Watch Collector) are the only ones who think they released too many dials at once. 😅. I worked as an architectural designer, and if you present too many choices, it’s actually harder to decide than presenting few great ones. I’m not saying these dials are not all great, but 12 seems like a lot. I LOVE the watch otherwise though. I went safe though and got the white with the J Style. Although that green fume was really calling my name, and I have never considered a green watch before. Thanks again!

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

My friend, please tell me the name of your channel, I think you didn't reply last time I asked 😁

@adk7962 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologique I’m sorry. I think there’s a miscommunication. I don’t have a channel. I started collecting watches about two years ago, and I am merely an avid watcher of watch review channels. And I’m a fairly recent subscriber to your channel. Thanks for the excellent content!

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

@@adk7962 sorry, I misunderstood indeed. Thank you for your support and hope to hear from you soon!

@jb6027 28 күн бұрын

I own an Erebus Origin. The quality of this watch is astonishing. The photos and videos really don't do it justice. It has to be seen to be believed. If anybody is concerned about the true quality of Erebus Watches, fear not. They're fantastic! My original accuracy was -2 seconds to day, but after constant wearing it has settled down to +2 seconds per day and stayed there. It's truly amazing!

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Yes, as I have said in the review they really, without exaggeration look like they are worth several times their price

@NaNByZero 27 күн бұрын

I agree with the Origin. I have it and it is great. I had to demagnetize it when it arrived because it was 26 seconds plus. Now it is 4 seconds plus. 🕐⚙️🍸

@watches202 27 күн бұрын

When it comes to China made. There's no guarantee.

@bigwangmark 27 күн бұрын

@@watches202 True but the facts are even a lot of the swiss brands use a lot of parts made in china including cases and markers. The swiss pretend to be swiss made when the rules are liberal on what can be made outside of the country and as such most the time comes from china. China is a dodgy place to deal with because they do try and cut corners on products even if its to save a cent or two because they make so much stuff they still can make good profit savings a cent or two on parts but if you use one of the well respected companies and make sure you visit the factory to show respect to the people running things then you tend to find you have no issues. The brands that don't visit factories and then just bash the manufacture's for every last cent in savings then tend to find they will get cheaper made products or less care in QC and so on.

@derbagger22 28 күн бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree about the amount of choice on dial options. A month in and I still havent decided. I still keep switching between the white and Orange and purple fume dials... I think it will be white enamel to be he the true GADA watch I want it to be....

@encol7953 28 күн бұрын

A good choice in going for the white vs your other shortlist picks…in my opinion, the white dial will provide you with the greatest amount of versatility (no colour clash with what you might be wearing…if that’s a consideration)

@Phafanapolis 27 күн бұрын

Most versatile colors would be white or black enamel, black swirl.

@michaeldasilva5079 28 күн бұрын

Where are you based Monsieur? When you were showing the watch on the websites they were priced at nearly $16,000?

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

I'm in France but that was my Editor who's in Uruguay. I wondered the same 😂

@kammerspielfilms 28 күн бұрын

Jody is really cooking this year but you cannot beat the Orient Star when it comes to value for money.

@Phafanapolis 27 күн бұрын

Value is always “for money.” How else would value be calculated? Quality per size? Quality per age? No, it’s always and only quality per price.

@MrLobbo12 28 күн бұрын

Agree the way this has been marketed on price is really disappointing. Great honest review. Almost £30 to ship to uk and customs duties on top. I can get a good 2nd hand christopher ward sealander for that price. Great watch, but not with these hidden extra costs for me thanks

@Orozco_PNW 28 күн бұрын

Great video! Just tone down the sound effect loudness, literally made me jump when the loud static crackle overpowered your voice 😅

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'll keep it in mind, thank you!

@bonobobob 28 күн бұрын

Cool watch. I'd go for the Aventurine. Very like my Casio MTP-1303PD-2AV😅.(€30) A screwdown crown on a mechanical watch +/- 40 seconds a day or whatever would annoy me though.

@watches202 28 күн бұрын

It's on the pricer side for a China made watch. After import duties and delivery fees, not a value proposition. I still like the design!

@K_j_M 27 күн бұрын

Yea, but Jody and his business partner also have to be paid... And cover the overheads of a small batch producer. Nice offerings but, yea, slightly pricey

@S-Ltd1000 28 күн бұрын

I'm sure the watch will do well as did the origin but you're going to have to really want one to swallow the extortionate import charges.☹️

@riothero313 6 күн бұрын

SInce no one seems to talk about it I will. I don't like that malachite dial, it reminds me of ribbon candy. If you are doing something that bold the colors should be tame. That said I'd love to see what it looks like rotated 90 degrees. I think if it was vertical especially on the jubilee bracelet they might have something. You would see that polished line follow straight through the watch. Plus every watch is north south as it is because every watch has a band attached to it. Just my thoughts...

@fredochinaski9968 28 күн бұрын

Jody nailed it for me....really, olivier prend celle en fond blanc.....en jubilé.... Elle est top, great real review.... Frédéric

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Aaarghh je me tâte encore... Je pensais la bleue éventuellement....

@fredochinaski9968 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologique la blanche olivier fonce. fait moi confiance,... Frédéric

@Kydos37 8 күн бұрын

Not sure why there's so much focus on the import duties for Erebus. I have a Zelos, Nodus, Helm and Traska and I got hit for import duties with all of them, it's nothing new.

@Average_Middle_Aged_American 11 күн бұрын

There is no negative in having options IMO.

@2manysigns 27 күн бұрын

The crown anglage is mesmerizing . Bravo !!!

@mCblue79 27 күн бұрын

I really like this San Martin....sorry, Eribus piece. Looks pretty good on wrist. 😊

@ivoshandor6859 27 күн бұрын

*Erebus

@K_j_M 27 күн бұрын

@@ivoshandor6859*San Martin

@zjebeusjsbbdj6310 12 күн бұрын

"Giving it a twist" With your choice of oyster or jubilee bracelets...derp..

@springbay1 28 күн бұрын

I hope Jody and Mr P disregard the feedback from TMWC and Horologique about limiting the number of dials, because then I'm sure the dial I ordered on the day of the release, Green fumé, would not had made the cut 😅

@gilbertoflores7397 28 күн бұрын

The green sports watch is Jody's favorite, It would have been a keeper. I think what they mean by too much choice, is that you'd probably want to buy 2 or 3 watches, and we're not going to be buying that many blindly or on pre order.

@springbay1 28 күн бұрын

@@gilbertoflores7397 I don't know. To me this feels much more honest, releasing all the options at once, instead of a few now, and then another batch of "better and improved" dials in a month or two because of "popular" demand. Even if the green fumé might be both Jody's and mine favorite, I guess they wont stock up on it after the initial release, since it's the one that has the least pre-orders according to their insta. i believe Mr P is the business oriented of the duo, and if he is providing business sensibility in their company, they will use the pre-orders to see which dials sell well, and which they should not keep in stock. At least i hope that is the idea, unlike the Ali Express peddlers, that live by their latest release and want to sell you a "new" version every month or so. I digress... 🙃

@wristopia4101 25 күн бұрын

The 'too many options' thing is a BS 'false negative' that reviewers use to make their reviews seem balanced ; ) Jody started the whole false negative thing off re. the case back not being better. If someone watches a review where the 'negatives' are not something they have an issue with, then the review is psychologically 100% perfect for them, so they get their payment card out.

@NaNByZero 27 күн бұрын

I have the Erebus Origin, which is good, and I ordered the Erebus Ascent. Let’s. 🕐⚙️🍸

@coldpizzawatchreviews 22 күн бұрын

This looks very similar to the Christopher Ward Sea lander and the twelve

@eugenevedensky6071 28 күн бұрын

I think that jubilee looks way too busy on the majority of these choices. Helix + "O" style is just perfect.

@RogerSartet007 28 күн бұрын

Olivier, given you haven't got green skin, you must mean wrist circumference instead of diameter ;-).

@HoroMax81 28 күн бұрын

Have I not mentionned that I'm an absolute giant 😂. Thank you for pointing that out 👍

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Replied with the user from my French channel Horomax 😁

@zjebeusjsbbdj6310 11 күн бұрын

Subscribed though

@Horologique 11 күн бұрын

Thank you 😁

@robd8577 22 күн бұрын

17cm wrist diameter?

@Horologique 22 күн бұрын

Yep, I'm a freakin massive 😁

@daveindevon5240 28 күн бұрын

Excellent, honest review. I'm glad you pointed out that the final cost might be around 30% higher for many of us. Still a beautiful watch, but not quite the bargain it first appears. I also have to agree with Russell over at the MWC channel that this is more a dress watch than a true GADA, as it is likely to get scratched up quite easily. Beautiful, good quality watch though. I'm just hoping the next Erebus is a field watch of similar quality.

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I think it was essential to point that final price point. Maybe it's because I live in Europe and we are much more used to pay the displayed price. As for the next watch totally, I really hope they make a wonderful field watch with tritium tubes, how cool would that be??

@cosmodoc 28 күн бұрын

I’d rather have 12 different dials than only 4! At least 6-8!

@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya 28 күн бұрын

Kool watches… 😎

@nikkolomakaveli8295 25 күн бұрын

If this were from a mainstream brand they would be 3x the cost at least for the quality.

@gilbertoflores7397 28 күн бұрын

Since you're one of the only reviewers who likes San Martin/Chinese brands, or doesn't hate them just because they're not really a microbrand, That got this watch to review (probably on purpose). How does this watch compare to the San Martin GS GMT watch with their own mineral dials? Is the bracelet edged beveled to perfection? Jody is always complaining about San Martin having sharp bracelets, so he better have perfect braclets. Especially when the bracelets have huge gaps between the end-link and case. Almost no one actually showed the bracelets, just the clasp and said it was a good bracelet. I would like a better comparison, especially when they say GS/Omega similarities, the higher end brands have a huge atep up in bracelet quality, hope this ones does too.

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

First of all, I never since the beginning had an issue with San Martin watches having sharp bracelets, so I'm not the best to judge here. But I really believe they are in par6, I wouldn't be surprised if the factories in which many of these parts are manufactured are the same than SM or Chronos

@gilbertoflores7397 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologique thank you, if you do some digging into his videos, that is always Jody's complaint about San Martin; their sharp bracelets. You'd also be a bit surprised he doesn't review them all that much anymore, or at least not full reviews, sometimes just unboxings, or comparisons. This all began when he channel got deleted, the person who was getting channels deleted, was blackmailing them into not reviewing san martin watches, and was falsely reporting them for misuse of copyright/trademarks (O-style/J-style bracelets). Ever since then Jody has kept San Martin talk/praise to a minimum. He would says they have sharp parts (even the clasp he is using). So I would hope Jody addresses these things in his watch. Since it looks like a regular San Martin bracelet, which he's expressed many times as being a weak point of the watch.

@seanparks1675 28 күн бұрын

Great review. My only “moan and niggle” is that you can’t really fault them for the price of shipping and the taxes that over-reaching governments make us pay. Those are not unique to Erebus nor can they eat the cost of these things. I thank you because your video has pushed me over the line and I have decided to order one. Thanks for the great review. But what dial??? 😊

@Ray.J 25 күн бұрын

A few points. The watch received was not representative of the production pieces, as the reviewer himself notes. So, any random dust particles and imperfections in polishing, should not be present when you receive yours. Also, who goes around with a magnifying glass, asking to check out other people's watches? I get it, some like to do extreme views of watch dials, but really? What I want is a watch that looks clean to the naked eye, nothing more, nothing less. And finally, the whole thing with shipping, handling, VAT, duties, tariffs, etc., is a pain for many people and is not exclusive to this or any other brand.

@Horologique 25 күн бұрын

Very sound points 👍

@thegorn 28 күн бұрын

"Ascent" or "Ass scent" - you be the judge

@danielthegeek4582 28 күн бұрын

They are lovely watches, but my main criticism is that the bracelets feel lazy.. they designed a beautiful watch and then just chucked on oyster/jubilee style bracelets, and calling them “J” or “O” isn’t terribly clever, just a lazy workaround to hide the fact they’ve used standard bracelets that everyone else uses by default. With such beautiful dials, some thought toward the bracelets would have been nice.

@fiddy_watchguy 28 күн бұрын

When you're the new young gun to the game, you don't want to take too many chances or spend too much money on R&D for a new part or parts for a new watch you've just made. It could backfire and bankrupt you. Plus, it keeps the prices down to use existing parts/pieces. Once they get entrenched into the watch industry and get some money flowing, then they can take chances or stray from the norm. IMO, they are probably going to break even on their first two offerings, if even that.

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

I hadn't thought about it that way, but it's a fair point. However the bracelets are excellent quality and pack a lot of functionality, so no complaints from me there 😁. Maybe they will propose something more original along the way at some point

@gilbertoflores7397 28 күн бұрын

@@Horologiqueso how good of quality is the bracelet? Is it much better finished and feeling than a San Martin? Because Jody always, and I mean always craps on their "sharp bracelets", and this does look like a generic bracelet, and the end links don't even properly fit on the watch, wirh big gaps between the two. Since you're one of the few reviewers who likes San Martin/Chinese brands that got this watch to review (probably on purpose). How does this watch comprw to the San Martin GS GMT watch with their own mineral dials?

@rickjames7483 28 күн бұрын

Ordered the blue enamel and came out to $385 after shipping. Glad The US doesn't have import taxes on anything under $800. The reason they can offer so many dials is we are basically paying for the watches to be manufactured, so we have to wait until September to get the watch. I'm not ordering another watch from them if they keep doing this, as I'm sure they can take chances on premade watches and own design, since I think they'll making a pretty buck on these watches.

@LamarFaciane 5 күн бұрын

The word Erebus means Hades, will watch reviewers do anything for money?

@Horologique 4 күн бұрын

Weird then that we didn't get paid at all or get any other incentive for this video other than a promise of a production unit! We sure are a really cupid lot 😂

@harrycee656 28 күн бұрын

Automatically selecting accessories before the add to cart is scummy.

@jamesoleary1078 28 күн бұрын

cheap china watch a dime a dozen these days

@je2338 27 күн бұрын

When they say the watch is worth several times its price, maybe it's more accurate to say that other brands should be worth several times less than their price.

@FurkanCemTurfanda 27 күн бұрын

Bigger companies have bigger overhead, people need to get paid.

@je2338 27 күн бұрын

@@FurkanCemTurfanda dude Rolex generated over 10 billion in revenue last year and has 30,000 employees. They are doing fine lol. Plus the wealth they generate through investing that money. Hey, I'm all for it but I'm just saying they could probably cut the price of their models and still make a massive profit.

@FurkanCemTurfanda 26 күн бұрын

@je2338 Rolex is a very specific example. The ultra high end of any industry will be making crazy money because they have absurdly high margins. Even among the luxury goods brands, Rolex is a very specific example that has captured a niche that allows it to make non-complex watches and sell them for high prices. You could argue you're paying for the marketing and the cache of the name. Comparing startups, Chinese companies, micro-brands etc. to a company like Citizen or Seiko is not the same thing. This goes for any industry. Small companies are going to be leaner and able to sell for lower prices.

@je2338 26 күн бұрын

@@FurkanCemTurfanda that's no necessarily true. Starting a new business takes investments and loans and massive debt which means they need to make a profit on every watch they make. They have probably leveraged their homes. The beginning of the business is arguably the costliest. They have to pay for the movement, design from scratch, probably had to poach watch makers from other brands and offer them higher wages plus start their marketing from scratch and all this before they even made a watch or a single dollar. Rolex, saiko, citizen etc have been making the same watches for years so all those extra expenses were already made and they have the designs down pat so it's now just pure profits and how much they will spend on marketing and tweaking their existing designs in most cases.

@owenr4281 27 күн бұрын

I don't get the gripes about the shipping and import duties to be honest. Shipping costs are outlined at checkout and if that's a deal breaker then don't order. There is nothing that Erebus can do about any import duties either, so pretty unfair to label that as a negative on the watch. It feels like you went out of your way to find negatives here. For a sub $400 watch are you honestly expecting flawless indicies under macro? I know I'm not. On the topic of criticisms... the sound effects you add when cutting between shots are distracting and not necessary. They made the review much harder to watch than it needed to be.

@cs5842 23 күн бұрын

12 dials? Ridiculous. devalued as soon as they hit the market.

@lplaurent57390 28 күн бұрын

Bonsoir, ce n'est pas parce que la taille de vos followers de vos 2 chaines est "petite" que vos vidéos ne sont pas de qualités. BTW, je suis d'accord pour les bracelets, le 5 maillon a l'air au top même si je préfère la Grand Seiko. Bon week-end ;)

@Horologique 28 күн бұрын

Un grand merci, ça fait chaud au cœur 😁

@darius9276 27 күн бұрын

17 centimeters of circumference = 5.41 centimeters in diameter. 17 centimeters in diameter is 53.4 centimeters circumference. Are you sure yours is 17 centimeters in diameter?

@Horologique 27 күн бұрын

Mistake, sorry, my wrist is 17cm in circumference

@rebeccasmith8110 20 күн бұрын

Too much choice???

@Zonediver 24 күн бұрын

Regarding the import fees: It IS under control of the Brand - they can create a branch within the EU 👍 But yes... +30% is a NOGO!

@johnholkham2420 19 күн бұрын

Yes but when you sell an item in EU and Uk you must by law add vat at 20% so you don’t avoid it just as custom import fees are still payed by importer and passed on. The bi g issue is AliExpress watches over £135 are avoiding customs by declaring false values for customs . You can’t expect other businesses to break customs laws just because others do.

@harmanhameed6286 22 күн бұрын

this is an advertisement video, why dont you mention what you dont like about the watches?

@Horologique 21 күн бұрын

I guess you didn't watch the whole video...

@Q.Q. 28 күн бұрын

Sound effects are annoying, excessive, gimmicky.

@shawnlavigne9069 27 күн бұрын

Everyone and their frickin dog is selling a watch. The market is over saturated with average product. I rarely buy anymore.

@juliuscaesar8801 26 күн бұрын

Looks rather cheap. Not impressed.

@Horologique 26 күн бұрын

This watch can be accused of many things, cheap looking is certainly not one of them

@chickenporkadob0 28 күн бұрын

for some reason i cringe whenever a KZfaqr pronounce San Martin as SanMarrrrttaan. 😖 . it should be pronounced in Spanish because of "San". not the cringey french pronunciation.

@Rob954ever 28 күн бұрын

You're obviously American. 😂😂😂

@seanhickling7340 28 күн бұрын

Sounds ok to me. I'm going to hazard a guess that you're in the US where they can't even correctly pronounce ; Caribbean, Iraq, iran, Adidas...

@jaroslavklos6189 28 күн бұрын

Where are you from? Can you say: Třista třiatřicet stříbrných stříkaček...? Many americans can't even write aluminium right...

@cosmodoc 28 күн бұрын

@@seanhickling7340don’t forget Long-Jeans😂

@seanhickling7340 28 күн бұрын

@@cosmodoc 😂