I am wearing my Sarb033 on a brown leather strap and it looks amazing, especially when paired with an expensive bead bracelet. I also have the Sarb023. The Sarb033 has an understated quality to it while the Sarb023 is more flashy.
Thank you for sharing your impressions, Leo. This sarb is one of the very few watches I personally stopped wearing, as I switched to more "beatable" diver style pieces, but could not let it go. 5 years later, it's my wife's favorite watch. Cheers!
In retrospect it was a good thing that I bought the 033, 035 and the 017 for in total 950 dollars. My last Seiko I bought was the 007j. Those new ones just don't cut it in price vs quality.
Gorgeous watch, Leo! I love the black. I bought a SARB035 when the 033s became scarce. I have it on a Strapcode “Boyer Super O” bracelet. It wears so well! I’ve been eyeing the Uncle Seiko “Beads of Rice” lately… Congrats on the Explorer, too; that 36mm is my grail!
@@TheCalibratedWrist I’ve often thought about selling it, but then I wear it for a day & appreciate again what a great watch it is. I know I’d regret it if I sold it!
Cheers friend. Strapcode bracelets are great, I have a few, for this watch their bracelets seem a bit bulky. The beads of rice is a cool piece. Thx 🙋🏻♂️🥃
Great review Leo. I just bought mine after hunting it for a few years. I have it on leather for the moment but I'm oscillating between a jubilee and a president. Să-l porți cu plăcere, daca îl mai ai :))
@@andreimihaila the president bracelet looks amazing on this. Nu-l mai am, după ce am cumpărat Explorer, s-a cam dus plăcerea pt sarb033. Te salut și să-l porți sănătos 🙋🏻♂️
Bro, you are pure class. From the BB, the Seiko vintage diver, that beautiful vintage doxa, to the 36 explorer, and even wore gloves for us... Respect! You have phenomenal taste.
I have the predecessor the Scvs003. I bought it 2 days ago and i absolutely love it. The craftmanship is amazing. I have it on a miltat mt078 bracelet and i love it.
Funny you mention that watch SCVS, because I’ve also bought it about a month ago due to differences to this model. Mine came on the original bracelet the scvs003 came one, that is unique to the model. I’ve sold my sarb033 since this video and I enjoy the SCVS more. Cheers
The 6R15 A series is known for having frequent issues with the balance wheel, others seem fine. I would say the movement performs significantly better when fully wound. Other than that, well, been wearing mine for 3 years, very frequently. I don't even think so much about it, for me it's a great sign. Bought it 300 euros and it now became my second most expensive watch, lol. Your Uncle Seiko bracelet is just beautiful.
Bought my Sarb003 back in 2019 was about $300. Price has gone up for these watches by a couple hundred bucks. Love the look and style of the watch very nice.
Leo if possible can u put a rolex explorer or op bracelet on this sarb.Always wanted to see how a clean male end link oyster bracelet would look on it.Sarb has the minimal OP or datejust vibes
@@LeoVinteler if you go to the time stamp I referenced, you're holding that beautiful vintage seiko mod. I was asking if you could share with us where you bought it.
You still can’t really get a watch with a 38mm case and 100m of water resistance under 1000 that isn’t a microbrand or a Hamilton. Even for $500-$600 it’s a good deal.
@@arielargo I’ve checked it out, it is nice. But compared to the Sarb, the dial is very generic, hands aren’t as nice, the lug to lug is longer and the lug width is 19mm. It’s definitely a nice value option but the Sarb has more character and fits better with its shorter lug to lug.
@@brett2396 Yeah, dimensions are subjective. To me the longer lug to lug is the most negative thing, but the rest is arguably better IMHO. Better movement, hardening coating for scratch protection, slimmer, and better case finishing. It's a really good option. Don't get me wrong, the SARB is great! But discontiued and higher aftermarket prices is no longer the value it was. 🤷♂️
luckily , this watch is VERY easy to Regulate yourself and cheap to have someone else regulate , mine is running +2 on wrist and +4 standing . If you have steady hands go for it .(escapement and watch has a great video breaking down how )
I am wearing my Sarb033 on a brown leather strap and it looks amazing, especially when paired with an expensive bead bracelet. I also have the Sarb023. The Sarb033 has an understated quality to it while the Sarb023 is more flashy.
Thank you for sharing your impressions, Leo.
This sarb is one of the very few watches I personally stopped wearing, as I switched to more "beatable" diver style pieces, but could not let it go. 5 years later, it's my wife's favorite watch.
Cheers!
Cheers Cosmine. Salutari frate 🙋🏻♂️🥃
In retrospect it was a good thing that I bought the 033, 035 and the 017 for in total 950 dollars. My last Seiko I bought was the 007j. Those new ones just don't cut it in price vs quality.
You got that right. Swap out the sarb035 for a sarb065 and we've got the exact same collection lol
i bought it during my first japan trip on 2017 cause it looks amazing. glad i bought it. still looks amazing.
It is a special piece 🙋🏻♂️🥃
I just got mine from Japan pristine condition at 550$ shipped, runs at -6 seconds after 1 week of wear, it is such a lovely watch....looks amazing.
It seems like if you wear nonstop, the timekeep is allot better. Must be a seiko trick 🙋🏻♂️🍷
any recomendation on how to get on for a price around there? Looking to get my first watch and fell in love with it
@@chrissodano272 ebay
Gorgeous watch, Leo! I love the black. I bought a SARB035 when the 033s became scarce. I have it on a Strapcode “Boyer Super O” bracelet. It wears so well! I’ve been eyeing the Uncle Seiko “Beads of Rice” lately…
Congrats on the Explorer, too; that 36mm is my grail!
I once owned the 035. Regrets...I've had few.
@@TheCalibratedWrist I’ve often thought about selling it, but then I wear it for a day & appreciate again what a great watch it is. I know I’d regret it if I sold it!
Cheers friend. Strapcode bracelets are great, I have a few, for this watch their bracelets seem a bit bulky. The beads of rice is a cool piece.
Thx 🙋🏻♂️🥃
@@TheCalibratedWrist I can send you mine Brent 🥃🥃🙋🏻♂️
Great review Leo. I just bought mine after hunting it for a few years. I have it on leather for the moment but I'm oscillating between a jubilee and a president. Să-l porți cu plăcere, daca îl mai ai :))
@@andreimihaila the president bracelet looks amazing on this. Nu-l mai am, după ce am cumpărat Explorer, s-a cam dus plăcerea pt sarb033. Te salut și să-l porți sănătos 🙋🏻♂️
Bro, you are pure class. From the BB, the Seiko vintage diver, that beautiful vintage doxa, to the 36 explorer, and even wore gloves for us... Respect! You have phenomenal taste.
Never getting rid of my sarb033 and 35.
I have the predecessor the Scvs003. I bought it 2 days ago and i absolutely love it. The craftmanship is amazing. I have it on a miltat mt078 bracelet and i love it.
Funny you mention that watch SCVS, because I’ve also bought it about a month ago due to differences to this model. Mine came on the original bracelet the scvs003 came one, that is unique to the model. I’ve sold my sarb033 since this video and I enjoy the SCVS more.
Cheers
@@LeoVintelerwhat makes the SCVS003 more interesting than the SARB033? isn't the Dial text a little Gaudy?
I bought mine back in early 2020 after it was discontinued for $400 new. Love it and glad I grabbed it
Great video, former Long Islander here, first time watching your channel, thanks for the review I have the cream dial on an Angus jubilee bracelet
Cheers bud and thank you for your time here.
🙋🏻♂️🥃
The cream dial on a jubilee. Killer 😎😎😎
The 6R15 A series is known for having frequent issues with the balance wheel, others seem fine.
I would say the movement performs significantly better when fully wound.
Other than that, well, been wearing mine for 3 years, very frequently. I don't even think so much about it, for me it's a great sign. Bought it 300 euros and it now became my second most expensive watch, lol. Your Uncle Seiko bracelet is just beautiful.
Bought my Sarb003 back in 2019 was about $300. Price has gone up for these watches by a couple hundred bucks. Love the look and style of the watch very nice.
Enjoy. Seiko does not make watches like this anymore
Where can I get the Seiko Sarb033?
Sarb, BB58, Explorer. That makes for a perfect 3 watch collection!
Just ordered a Sarb, and I was thinking president bracelet, now I know. So nice.
It does look amazing, hope you enjoy yours by now 🙋🏻♂️
I bought my copy two years ago for $450. I thought it was pricy then but now people are paying crazy money for that watch.
They are expansive, someone sent me an Amazon listing, New in the box 5000. Omg really🫣
Cheers
I got mine for $620
Great review.
Love my SARB035(white dial version), and should have got the 33 at the same time.
We’ll get it 😂😂😂. Two is better than one 😂🙋🏻♂️🍷
Nice. I have the white dial version with 6r15d. I wear it once and awhile.
I have the pre SARB033 version , the SCVS003. Also have it on this same Uncle Seiko bracelet. Very gorgeous indeed. Great video 👍
Very cool 😎🙋🏻♂️🥃
Leo if possible can u put a rolex explorer or op bracelet on this sarb.Always wanted to see how a clean male end link oyster bracelet would look on it.Sarb has the minimal OP or datejust vibes
Rolex bracelets won’t fit. Only aftermarket one do.
Is it still amazing in 2023?
I have this also on the uncle Seiko president. Makes the watch so much better. Stock bracelet is too heavy and I can't get a good fit
Elevates the watch by allot 🙋🏻♂️🥃
Sarb035 is my daily at work
Salute paisano! Great video!
Cheers 🙋🏻♂️🍷
I would love one of these but the used prices are getting a bit silly.
The price issue I can absolutely agree with...Cheers
Can I ask what is your wrist size ?
16:20 can you post a link to his site or his IG? Would love to pick this up
Who’s site? Bracelet link
@@LeoVinteler if you go to the time stamp I referenced, you're holding that beautiful vintage seiko mod. I was asking if you could share with us where you bought it.
@@steelsteez6118 heck I’ll sell you mine. Find me on IG
Hey guys i need some help,i want to buy a seiko sarb033 and i dont know where i can buy one for a reasonable price.Do you have cool site for this?
eBay or watch enthusiasts on Instagram or forums. 🥃🙋🏻♂️
@@LeoVinteler ok thx men
You still can’t really get a watch with a 38mm case and 100m of water resistance under 1000 that isn’t a microbrand or a Hamilton. Even for $500-$600 it’s a good deal.
Can’t agree more 🙋🏻♂️🥃
There's the Citizen NB1050 which has 38mm, better specs and under $500 that competes with this and is not discontiued. Check it out! 👍
@@arielargo I’ve checked it out, it is nice. But compared to the Sarb, the dial is very generic, hands aren’t as nice, the lug to lug is longer and the lug width is 19mm. It’s definitely a nice value option but the Sarb has more character and fits better with its shorter lug to lug.
@@brett2396 Yeah, dimensions are subjective. To me the longer lug to lug is the most negative thing, but the rest is arguably better IMHO. Better movement, hardening coating for scratch protection, slimmer, and better case finishing. It's a really good option.
Don't get me wrong, the SARB is great! But discontiued and higher aftermarket prices is no longer the value it was. 🤷♂️
@@arielargo that’s fair. Value wise the Citizen wins but I like the character and brand of the Sarb a bit more.
Is like a Grand Seiko, a budget one.
Id rather buy the tissot prx, more worthit 80 hours reserved
Prx is nice. Different design and probably more accurate 😄
It is, but not worth for the money as of 2022.
Sold prices are going down a bit now. Might go down even more. Who knows. 🙋🏻♂️🍷
Too bad you can't get one
You can. Plenty for sale.
NOT FOR $800, NO IT AIN'T ! LOL
At around $450 it is worth it, you can buff out the scratches and these look beautiful with a full mirror polish.
luckily , this watch is VERY easy to Regulate yourself and cheap to have someone else regulate , mine is running +2 on wrist and +4 standing . If you have steady hands go for it .(escapement and watch has a great video breaking down how )