Jody attempts the perfect affordable dive watch, but...

Dave! Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Origin. All points noted, we will definitely be making watches #2, #3, #4 etc into the future, so you can expect more new designs from us then. All the best, Jody

Which one has the blue lume?

Looking forward to getting mine in! I went with the orange as I like the black date window and the blocks around on the hands. Sure the design is safe but as you pointed out, it’s packed with specifications as you would expect. I have the original Zelos swordfish, and they did the same type of thing. I’d say that business model worked out for them.!

There's no mention of where to buy it.....

Definitely a Helm Vanuatu Vibe to this model...

Kinda like Ema Superman.

I am a great fan of your watch reviews. They’re highly informative, your style is refreshing, and I trust your objectivity. Thanks!

JMO but I think youre being a bit nitpicky considering what a nice watch overall this is.- its an amazingly well thought out first effort and the quality is there both in movement and build quality, again JMO

Nah, not for me...

Truth be told, I really like the case design.

Drilled lugs would be nice.

Really like the look and value this brings!

I am drawn to the textured dial here. I just don’t want yet another polished or sunburst dial. And a matt dial would just look like a Tudor knock off. The blue one already looks so close to the Pelegos

It's a familiar design, but very well done. I would like to see it with a display back option.

Would love to see a smaller version of this

I'm going to get the black one. These are very nice. And the LUME!!

Same opinion about design as I wrote on Jody's channel, I wish he was more brave with design, something unique.

Me gusta porque tiene un ligero aire al Black Bay

Personally i would prefer a Draken Tugella

Reviewing watches & making them are not the same thing. Not a good watch imo. Heavily Helm "inspired".

I agree with you about the watch looking kind of unrefined and plain-it's just missing something. I love the hour markers and the second hand, along with the feature set for the price! I think the lack of a rehaut, combined with the flat crystal, really sends that feeling home.

These are very cool and love the array of choices. It’s just gonna be too large for my wrist and although I would love to support Jody’s effort- I’m gonna wait to see future offerings . The red isnWOW

The watch is ugly and overpriced with zero originality...other than that its perfect ❤

I feel bad for Jody's business partner, "Mr. P" / Steven Parker, because he doesn't get the credit he deserves. He AND Jody created the brand and the watches, not JUST Jody! Also, the bracelets are both H-link. One's just a "curved" H-link and the other a flat H-link (as you've already stated). Nonetheless, I preordered the white version with flat link bracelet and the strap pack. I'm really looking forward to finally wearing it!

I ordered the red one the day they were announced! Cant wait to get it!

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White Origin with the curved H link bracelet.

Ordered 4 - for gifts and myself. Black, Red, Teal and Blue. Jody is such a class act and I wish him so much success.

I think that the NH35 allows you to have a more balanced watch at a very good price.
For a first watch it's great. Unfortuately I'm "financially challanged" right not so I won't be getting it, which is a shame.
Love the orange, and the purple with black bezel.

I have a collection of dive watches (Swiss, German, Japanese) and I think: This one has it all.
My favourite is the black one - design is perfect, I like the edgy note.
If I had a wish: Bracelet with screws instead of pins, that would also bring it ahead of Seiko and Citizen.

Bought the white dial version with the strap pack. Can't wait to get it on wrist.

The helm Vanuatu copy again!!!!!

I figured I'd give orange a go. Jody has a good eye for color so if I was ever going to do orange, might as well be this one :)

Can’t go wrong with a Scotsman Aussie with a Irish business partner

I like Jody's channel and his reviews, and it's great to see him branching out and co-designing watches. However:
The energy was spent on the face, and the case is to crudely shaped and brushed. For instance, the lug horns don't work with the bracelet, so the bracelet looks after market. More taper, please. The crown guards look spiky and unpleasant.
The bezel is well matched to the dial sizewise, but the font is somewhat squeezed and precise in contrast to the blocky square hour markers, which makes the insert look generic and after market.
The design sits between two chairs. Is it an easy wearing piece with AP-style bracelet or a rugged, blocky beater? Choose one.
Good to see a no chapter ring diver, by the way. Very legible.

Drunk preordered the blue one the night it came out. Now sobered up, but really looking forward to see what it looks like when it'll come in. Could have done much worst...

Love the sandpaper dial. I ordered the black dial.

I like Jody's channel, I think the watch is quality, and good value, however I just don't like the look of it, the colours are the same as you would see on a kids play watch , and the bezel numbers are crowded ! It looks cheap.

People who get self conscious adjusting your bezels in public? What? That's your real complaint? Haha, okay.

Make a faux patina on the black dial. 38mm diameter. I would buy it.

What ink are you using in that eco? The watch looks nice, though I have a number of others I need to get before I can drop money on this.

Specs are not everything! A watch should have character!

Erebus backwards is Sub ‘Ere. Coincidence? I think not!

I don't doubt the quality & vfm. Sadly, I just find it really boring.

I note mainly positive comments. I am in awe of Jody for making something himself, BUT for me it's an expensive AliExpress watch. I don't get the differentiation from terrible chinese made non original pieces. I don't see who would buy such a thing. Spend less and get a super cool G Shock, or spend just under a grand, and get something real and cool. Plus I don't believe that a micro brand can actually be manufactured in China. It's oxymoronic!

Pre-orderd RED! lva a red dial lol with flat link bracelet have slightly smaller wrists than general.

I love the watch. Good job Jody! Also, liked the review!