You said it Simon, the import costs via DHL are likely to be around £100 pushing up the price into the £400/£430 price bracket depending on spec. Nice and all as this watch is, it kills it for me. I'm not sure if there's any way for Erebus to avoid this by using a different shipping service. Helm for example invariably end up in the UK via Royal Mail with zero additional charges.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

That is definitely going to be the BIG stumbling block for people buying this watch, as it’s not an inconsiderable amount of money. I’m still on the waiting list for a HELM (for all of them) and it seems like it’s been an eternity. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@vicfg8052

Ай бұрын

I had wondered about the same question. Phoibos (HK) has UK and Europe (maybe USA as well?) delivery hubs to mitigate those issues.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@vicfg8052 good point but my understanding is the Phoibos no longer has a base in the UK, was too expensive. Perhaps as Erebus become more established, this could be something they look at 👍👍

@S-Ltd1000

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime do you now have to pay import duties on goods from Europe. I rather like the new Argo from Phoibos.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@S-Ltd1000 I don’t believe so mate or at least I never have 👍👍

First and foremost. You poor Brits and your taxes. I thought it was bad here in California…Second, thanks for your thoughts. Super cool that you got to review it for the launch. Looking forward to the full review. I got the white enamel on the J and will be using it as my “dress” watch. I know some people disagree with me, but my only criticism is that I think they released too many dials at once. Thanks as always!

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

It’s a nightmare mate honestly, we get taxed on tax and it’s become ridiculous. Am very happy to have been able to get hands on with the Ascent and I think it’s a cracking watch, you’ll love it I’m sure 👍👍

I was tempted to buy the dive watch when it first came out, was put off buy the waiting list, can't remember exactly but Jody was promoting the watch, however it wasn't available for a few months later. The import tax is a deal breaker for me. Love the channel - keep up the good work.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I hear that mate and given the import tax problems, I can see many, many people waiting for them to become available on eBay. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

Found the complaining about the dive watch hilarious. Clearly a well made and lovely looking watch. It seems to be with the constant reviews and never ending new watches that unnecessary granularity and critique is obsessed over. Just how I see it! This new one looks great too, thanks for the unbiased insight

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I think you sum it up very well mate and I think, as I said in the video, some of the criticism was unfair. I think this one will do very well. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@fiddy_watchguy

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime just bought the black dial Origin. Made it to the USA in 3 days. It got to my house yesterday, but I am away on a dog sitting job until Monday. It is killing me not to drive an hour home to go get it lol

@gilbertoflores7397

Ай бұрын

Jody said in his launch video that this asend was originally his first idea, and first watch he wanted to make. But didn't for the diver. I'll ask you this who was Jody selling his watch to? His audience, not the general public, so he knew eveyone who watched him had divers. It's ridiculous to think that a diver would sell more, as it wasn't going to some big box store for non watch people to buy.

I ordered the orange fume on day one. I'm really excited for this watch. Looking forward to your full review on the production model. Thanks for all that you do1

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

That one does look very nice. I’ll be sure to put out a full review, as and when I receive one and I’m sure you’ll love yours. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

Big fan of both channels. Love the review, mate! The plain blue dial would be my pick... subtle Grand Seiko vibes going on there.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I can’t definitely see that mate. Am glad you like the watch and appreciate all your support - thank you 👍👍

Thank you reviewing the watch, I got the blue one on an O-style bracelet on preorder a couple weeks ago and been looking for videos with the blue one being displayed longer.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Ah nice one man, am pleased I could show it to you and am sure you’ll love it 👍👍

Awesome review my friend, good looking watch I think it will be popular 👌🏻

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate your support and I’m glad you like the watch 👍👍

In my opinion the star of the show is the purple helix, however I could never wear it as id have to count all the squares every time I looked at it....overall it's a belter for sure....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Count all the squares, I hear that with my OCD mate 🤣 I really like this watch but can really see import being a stumbling block to big sales to the UK, unfortunately. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@briancolyer8483

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime it is a bit which is unfortunate, this might be one to check out the used market later on....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@briancolyer8483 I think many, many others will do the same as well mate 👍👍

Thanks for the great review mate! ❤

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

No problem mate - thanks for watching 👍👍

I think there are some lovely options in this model. I don't mind the size and i think the case is lovely. But I already have a nice GADA and a backup, so I just don't have the space in my watchbox for this one. Still - this is a stunner !

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I get that mate, as I would have to make room in my collection given I have a couple GADA’a already, but this one is worth making room for. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@thesolver1970

Ай бұрын

then you need another watch box. I have 6.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@thesolver1970 now don’t be a bad influence 🤣🤣

Great to see the footage of the black helix. That’s the one I ordered. ❤

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Am really pleased I could show you more of the watch you’ve already purchased mate 👍👍

I’ve shared my reason why I don’t feel the need to buy one, but these are fantastic looking watches for sure, I would be getting the purple dial one if I were to pull the trigger and the helix dials look incredible. Well done on this one JOMW and like the new review format on this video as well Simon. Well done on the review as always

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I know that mate and as ever, I appreciate and respect your honest opinion. Some won’t like the variety of dials but I think in no small part, the dials help elevate the watch even further. Thanks for watching man, we definitely need a catch up soon 👍👍

@MirrlyonTime

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime I don’t understand why any would not like the variety of dials, he’s got it so dam near everyone can get a dial that they prefer, and down the line I’m sure you can get a nice little discount on the colour variations that aren’t moving as fast as the others. Definitely a solid watch my fav is the purple or the black and orange fume dial

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@MirrlyonTime exactly my thoughts mate 👍👍

Half the fun of the international assortment of reviews for Erebus has been seeing how drastically different peoples' pronunciation of their name is, and this one was no exception. Ereeeebus? lol

@WatchtheTime

19 күн бұрын

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I’ve ordered the purple fumé on o style and black strap pack on launch day. Now with about 40 hours left on pre order I’m seriously considering a black or white enamel on j style!

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Nice one mate. I can see the appeal and as I say in the video, with the different dial options coupled with the 2 different bracelets, you really can have a different look from the same model of watch 👍👍

It’s a Smart casual ie Office , night out , good for formal if you don’t want to buy a dress watch and every day wear. It’s not a beach, outdoor activity watch due to finishing

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Perhaps but if you fit to a rubber strap, I think it would work in those situations too, so should be ok for most things (bar diving). Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

its ok but with import charges its not for me great review.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

No problem mate, I completely understand your frustration and I think many will echo your sentiments. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

The fact you plan to add both to your collection tells us all we need to know. I much prefer this to the Origin, and I'm sure it will sell well. I'm trying not to buy at the moment and with tax it's a bit more than I usually pay, but I can see myself regretting not buying in the future.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I get that mate, this hobby of ours can be extremely expensive unfortunately. Many thanks for watching man 👍👍

This picks up where Seiko fumbled following what they did with the glorious SARB...

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I hear you man, these watch do give me huge SARB vibes, which isn’t a bad thing 👍👍

Beautiful watches. Wish he sold them on AliExpress (I'm in Asia).

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Would you have the same problems as us in the UK with import duties payable??

@alfredthegreat9543

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime Not from AliExpress.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Ok 👍👍

@alfredthegreat9543

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime As his watches are made in HK he really should sell them on there- Asia is a huge market, and people are used to buying all sorts on it. Pass it on 👍

I have bought the Purple fume Version of the ascent .

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Ah nice one mate am sure you’ll love it 👍👍

nkuwan 's watches are worth it！

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍👍

A see through caseback would be nice.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Good shout mate 👍👍

This is a much better effort than the diver but I'm not a fan of paying up front and waiting months. Adding the import taxes on top takes the shine off for me. I'm only buying affordables like this on a one in one out basis at present and there's nothing in my lower tier collection that I want to part with which is a happy place to be. I think this one will sell many more than the diver. I wonder if Jody will tell us later.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I hear you mate but I think it’s either like this through them or they do something similar on Kickstarter. It’s funny you mention, one in, one out as that exactly what I do, it takes a lot of being strict but ultimately it’s quality as you actually get to wear your watches, as I don’t like too big a collection tbh. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

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@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

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I don't understand, why can't we just ask Jody to underdeclare the cost of the watch (like just list it as $60 or whatever) when he ships it so we can avoid the import duties?

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

You raise a good point but I can only assume that it’s for insurance purposes, as at least this way, you and or Erebus would be covered for any losses 👍👍

@grantbidwell2847

Ай бұрын

Because that's illegal, serious penalties apply both for the seller and, I presume, for the buyer

@serenityinside1

Ай бұрын

My san Martin has just arrived direct from them : they declared it at $99 ( it was plenty more) , but it wasn’t picked up for duty anyway … delighted 👍

Very nice watches,but the tax could make it too much.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

That is definitely a problem for those who will get stung for import, which is a shame as it’s a cracking piece 👍👍

i love you so much! I recently just found your nkuwan and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your support and for watching mate 👍👍

At 8:13, the paint around the date window is flawed. Would this consider a warranty item if it was a production model? You may want to stay away from the enamel models.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I’m certain that any problem(s) won’t be evident in production models but yes, I’d assume it would be covered under warranty 👍👍

Beautiful watches just too small and too expensive in AUD for a Chinese built watch. Is it really a ceramic dial ? Its going to sell well so good luck to Jody and Steven.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I believe they are genuine mineral dials, at least that is what has been said 👍👍

@johnholkham2420

Ай бұрын

It’s hard to compare as in Uk AliExpress watches imported seem to avoid Tax and Vat by declaring watch value at $30. It’s a sense of perspective. These watches are of similar cost to Smiths watches which are also made in China maybe in the same factory. I’ve always liked the Monta Noble but that’s £1450 and the Blue Helix gives a very similar vibe for a third of the price. Nearly all micro brand watches are made in China or at lest all the parts.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@johnholkham2420 very true and I must say I really like Monta watches, a little bit out of my price range also but look fantastic for sure 👍👍

It is so hard to choose!!!!

@WatchtheTime

27 күн бұрын

It is but I guess it’s a nice problem to have 👍👍

too small for me :(

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that mate but I appreciate you watching anyway 👍👍

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime yeah... watch is perfect otherwise. Simple dial, amazing case, choice of bracelets, on-the-fly-adjustment clasp... but it's below 39mm. I tried, I really tried to wear smaller watches, but I 40mm seems to be an absolute minimum for me. My 3 fav watches in the box are between 40 and 42mm

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea that’s a shame but I’m sure there are other watches out there that are better sized for you mate 👍👍

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea

Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime yeah, problem is, bloody expensive - my mind is really fixated on Longines Spirit 42mm

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@ytfeelslikenorthkorea ooooh very nice - great taste mate 👍👍

They put out too many models in one go. They shot all their bullets. They should have kept a few bullets in the chamber for later. It's bad brand management IMHO. Anyway they aren't bad, but I bought another Christopher Ward instead. The Erebus logo looks like a cat's behind, according to the Mad Watch Collector's wife, and now I can't unsee that cat's bunghole. That and "Ascent" sounds like "ass scent' also puts me off

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I respect your opinion mate but I stand by my comments. Entering the game strong with something for everyone after their first watch was slated so much, is a good move IMO and the stuff you mentioned is exactly the reason I don’t watch other peoples videos, especially before producing my own, I don’t want it to influence my opinion and subsequently the review. Thanks for your honest feedback and for watching 👍👍

@johnholkham2420

13 күн бұрын

I think they have brought a large number of cases and dials , high volume reduces the manufacturing price, there then buy movements when required.

It's good that you mention the import duties and such, but it's the same when KZreadrs point us EU citizens to Jomashop or any other shop outside of the EU, except Ali Express. At least here in Sweden we pay the prices including VAT directly on Ali. And then if an item is above around 145 Euro or 158 USD, we pay import duties when the item arrives at Customs.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I hear you mate and that’s the reason I seldom mention Jomashop, I’ve been burnt in the before I had a channel so although sometimes the price can seem great, following their delivery fees and import, it’s normally not. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

JOMW was the first watch channel I subscribed to so wanted to like these watches but the company name is a deal breaker for me and have zero interest .There are an infinite amount of names and they choose a God of the Underworld ,the personifcation of darkness.?I've asked him directly why ?With no answer so far

@WatchtheTime

2 күн бұрын

Fair enough mate. I didn’t know that’s what the name meant, so thanks for the information and yes, it’s a strange one in that case 👍👍

Erebus ? Why not go all in & start wearing an Invicta ? Bit of trivia, in Latin "erebus means Chinese junk.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

I’m confused by your comment mate. I’m not sure you’re asking a question and I don’t completely understand the statement. Nothing wrong with Invicta’s, if that’s your thing 👍👍

@finster444k

Ай бұрын

@WatchtheTime No worries Mate, just a poor attempt at comedy on my part. Also there's nothing wrong with Invicta. I have friends who have owned them for ten+ years & never had a problem with them. GOOD VIDEO!

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

@finster444k oh I see, sorry mate am having one of those weeks 🤣 Thanks for watching man 👍👍

Sorry too much expensive for my wallet.

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

No problem mate, I completely understand and I appreciate you watching anyway, thank you 👍👍

@serenityinside1

Ай бұрын

Just recieved my San Martin SN0113W V2 from then. Great spec and finishing , blue dial is a stunner … for £166 DELIVERED with NO duty 😊. And btw - this comes from the same factory as the Erebus - that’s who makes them !! Marginal gain in quality with the Erebus , BUT …£££ ouch = why pay it..hype ?

you’re literally my comfort person i love you #nkuwan !

@WatchtheTime

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your support 👍👍