Should I have JUST got the SARB033? An Analysis from 2024.
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Guess what! I wasn't as impressed as you may think, on first acquaintance with the legendary SEIKO Sarb033. Maybe I expected more. After a week on the wrist how did I find it? Why is it such an ICON and how does it stack up NOW in 2024, with some serious competition at a similar price - I'm thinking particularly Erebus Ascent and Citizen NB1050 series? Does it justify its rock solid residuals?
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I bought this watch straight from Japan at the beginning of my watch collecting journey 12 / 13 years ago. Wanted something different and bumped into it by accident and it turned out to be a great decision. Now more than a decade later I own a lot of watches. A couple of Tudor’s, Breitling, Oris, Seiko’s, Maen etc. etc. Still this Seiko is one of my favorites and I receive a lot of compliments whilst wearing it
Thanks. They got it just right
I've ridden many trains in my time, but never the one named 'Hype'. Like others, by the time i became aware of the SARB, as much as I liked it, I just couldn't bring myself to pay what i thought was too high a price. Never been sure about the 6Rs either. Heard good, but also a lot of not-so-good too. Tis a cracking looking little thing though.
Thanks for watching. I really hate jumping on board those trains, but as I say.......maybe underpriced initially........maybe found its level...
I bought the SARV003 Japanese import and absolutely love the watch . Only $178 and a fantastic bargain.
I'll check it out
Bought it at the time for like 250 euros. Keep being tempted to sell it, every time I see it in the box it looks unimpressive. Until I start wearing it again. It's on odd thing, it's not even particularly my style, but it's so perfect.
Yes I know what you mean
the design strikes a nice balance between conservative at first look and flashy if looking a little closer. japanese salaryman compatible.
I think, it was a good idea to buy this beautiful watch. Congratulations Sir! If you ever planned to avoid a Seiko Turtle, I can just say, I avoided it for a long time. And now I am in love. It wears so well on my seven inch wrist. I never thought it would be my best wearing watch. Wearing it for four weeks now and always when I swap it for another watch I swap it back after a few hours. 🕐⚙️🍸
That's some wrist u have 😮
Interesting. I am checking out Seiko divers. Its hard not to have ' all Seikos' as they wear so well. Thanks
@@user-qq8jn5bb4m lol Sorry I meant 7 of course.
It is a watch I like the look of, and would have bought 4-5 years ago, if the prices asked were not so high. Personally, I wasn’t prepared to pay double what it retailed at, but I won’t criticise anyone who is. It’s your money & we aren’t talking Rolex figures here, thankfully. Lol. Hope you continue to enjoy it, it certainly wears well.👍
Thanks.
People forget you had to pay import duty, so it wasn’t as cheap as the price tag suggests.
Originally yes. Good point. Add 20%
Just enjoy. I'll try the line about moving investments next time I'm tempted to buy a watch and see how it goes down with the finance committee.
Haha
I bought a Seiko 5 after years of hearing about what great watches they are. It sucked. It felt cheap and kept poor time on top of it's other issues. I ended up giving it away to a friend who knows nothing about watches, and later I heard of rampant Seiko QC issues. Gave you a thumbs up!
Thanks for coming along
Didn't liked the lume on the inner ring of the markers. Buy a Clean factory Explorer 1 39mm for about gbp350 through a trusted dealer. Fantastic quality, has ar coating, great lume, etc etc. It will make most watches redundant
So many options
The thing with Seiko is that the new models are not better in general than the old ones. I have a couple of Cocktail Time series watches and I am sure that they are not better than that of yours and at similar prices
Yes I think this. Even the old 60s movements are worth getting and servicing for less than the cost of premium Seiko's
It looks cheap, feels cheap. If that's what you like.
Mmm not really