ORIGIN 38 Black Stainless

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The original design 316l stainless steel case is crafted to hug the wrist. It is 38.5mm in diameter for superb clarity, but with a compact 44.5mm lug to lug, 20mm between the lugs, and a thickness of only 12.8mm, so it never feels unwieldy or unbalanced. Fully brushed for long term durability, the Origin 38 is highly legible, both during the day and after dark. It sports a flat sapphire crystal with multiple layers of anti-reflective undercoating for easy time telling in all conditions. Plenty of Super-Luminova BGW9 ensures the Origin 38 continues to glow long after the lights go out. The Origin 38 has a wider array of bezel insert options – sand-blasted ceramic, sapphire and stainless steel - plus a range of dials, from textured black, blue, and white, through sunburst silver, orange, green, blue, and purple, to a hot new pink!

Metropolis Verdict

Who this watch is really for

strong data

Best for

Collectors comparing independent dive or sport watches with about 200m of water resistance.
Smaller wrists or buyers who prefer compact proportions over oversized wrist presence.
Mechanical-watch buyers who want a proven automatic or hand-wound movement in an independent design.

Skip if

You want quartz convenience with minimal setting, winding, or service concerns.

Value note: On paper, the spec mix is sensible: mechanical movement, sapphire crystal, and usable water resistance. The value case is strongest if the design language is what you want.