Seiko SARG007 Automatic Watch Review - The Best Field Watch Around $300?
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2015
- Today I review a watch courtesy of Long Island Watches.
After the success of my SARB033, I decide to look at it's more "tool watch" inspired sister range designated the "SARG" line. This fantastic and affordable automatic watch contains the same 6R15 movement as my much beloved SARB but in a very well executed field watch design complete with an inner rotating compass bezel.
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Thank you very much for bringing this watch to my attention. I’ve been looking at field watches and I think this is the one. Keep up the great work. Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites.
I spent ages looking at different watches and few months ago I bought SARG007 as my first mechanical watch after seeing your video. My wife got me an Italian leather military style strap to go with it for Christmas, face dials look nice with white stitching on it. I absolutely love this Seiko and wear it daily everywhere, thanks for helping me decide. :)
I haven't but I often get it wet when washing hands or hiking in the rain and so far it hasn't even misted inside.
Kamran Ahmed i take mine swimming absolutely no problem!
This is a truly beautiful watch, your channel is changing my usual watch snobbery ways and i'm looking to purchase a more entry level watch now, Seiko SARG007 will maybe be it
This is a really tempting watch, and has been for some time. I have a field watch problem. I want them all! Great video!
I was going to pick this one up a few months ago and stupidly didn't. Now the prices have shot up OVER $1000!! I'm an idiot!
Good stuff TGV 👍 keep'em coming.
Nick
i admire your watch collection . its always amazing to explore watches with your videos.
Hello TUG, Im from Peru im buying this watch and the same strap cordura, the best channel of watches my english is very basic but always see your videos. Suerte y sigue adelante
Just bought the white version SARG005 after watching this review. Also got a really nice Hirsch Lucca strap and it's a beautiful combination. I love watching your videos - great enthusiasm and even handed reviews.
So glad to hear, enjoy it.
Thank you for the kind words, always appreciated
Best regards,
TGV
Just had to drop in here and say I bought the SARG007 completely based on your detailed review. I really like my Timex Expedition because of its legibility but needed to step up my collection so now my SARG sits comfortably on my wrist with a NATO black and white strap.
Excellent video! I'm going to add this watch to my growing Seiko collection. BTW, all my Seiko's are automatics
Your taste in straps is impeccable TGV. Another great video!
+DoctorJ1337 Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Very thorough review TGV.
Seiko models like this are really cool and they produce watches that can be used!
Brands that can boast pieces that still retain the "tool" inspired use are getting fewer.
Very very nice!
Ciao. Jp
PS. dropped u a mail regarding a question u sent me.
Great seeing a review on a SARG. Cheers.
We bought this watch for our son for Christmas 2 years ago, it's a lovely watch.
Your taste in watches and bracelets is awesome
after watching this video! i went online and purchased my first automatic seiko watch!
Grabbed the only one I could find on amazon ($589). Longisland watches has sold out (prolly thanks to your review) Great review. Cheers
TGV, great review again. I'd love to see you review SEIKO alpinist SARB017. I have been wearing them for a few weeks now, such a stunning piece and great value for money.
like to see the sarb017 against the sarb045. the nicest dial colours of the sarb line up. cheers
Great summary of these watches. I just got the white face small numerals SARG001 and love it. Power reserve test went 57.5 hours!!
Thank you Eric, fantastic.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video TGV, Seiko is a great watch and like you said before great watch in the 200 to 300 price range.
im a long time viewer and I'm glad to see your channel is growing keep up the good work
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
Wow! I really like that a lot, TGV! And the strap you put on it is perfect. Seriously going to look into getting one of these.
BTW, my SARB033 arrives early next week!
-Stephen
Just spotted your video a week ago and loved the watch. Just received (today) the SARG005 (beige face version) and your spot on! Great watch, but the band lets it down. Ordered the ColReb and Hadley Roma bands from Holben's and looking forward to the new look. Great watch. Thanks for the review.
Great video,great watch I love my 001 and 003 that they stopped making in April this model has been just discontinued.
another excellent review and amazing timing as I myself have been researching the sarg line been looking at the sarg009 it's kind of got a tutor Ranger/Rolex Explorer look but definitely still has its Seiko DNA
+abdi4830 Thank you very much!
Best regards,
TGV
Never knew about this Seiko. Looks great! I'll have to consider this.
I always love your choices of straps. You definitely have a good eye on dressing up or down a watch TGV!
+1988remixx Thank you! Very kind.
Best regards,
TGV
Nice, I was waiting for this review. There's also the SARG005 which has the same case and same movement but with a white dial and black numerals. Comes with a brown leader band. My personal favorite is still the Alpinist (SARB017) and I'm seriously considering getting one from Japan.
The cordura strap on that watch is a great pairing. Try pair that with your sinn, I'm sure it be a great combo as well.
Love the style of this watch. Great review!
+patientx77 Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Great review, thank you. I would love to hear your take on the Seiko watches with the 4R36 and 37 movements. The SRP's and SAA's. Hacking and winding are featured at maybe the lowest prices available for these features. Maybe the very nice looking SRP665 with the blue face and blue compass bezel, which currently may be had for under $150. Thanks again, and keep up the super work!
Ahhhh you got me looking, which ended up with me finding the other SARG watches. Now I might have to buy a SARG015. No good, the bug had subsided for some time.
Good review. I just chanced upon it. Wasn't looking for this timepiece, but decided to watch it. Very informative. And that strap goes really well. Good choice! You've got another subscriber. Any idea where I could get the strap. Thanks.
Very nice watch and review as usual! Great strap choice!
Keep it up!
+Simeon Aleksiev Thank you!
Really appreciate it.
Best regards,
TGV
oh my god!
SARB033 with green leather strap is super cool
+kenngykful Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Great review. I like your presentation style, focusing purely on watch.
+Sooper8 Thank you so much.
Most appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
As a former Swiss snob I'm starting to really appreciate these Seiko offerings....great info in the review.
+Shawn Chinnery Amen!!!! It happens to a lot of people!
Thanks for watching and sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
I love your vids. Thanks for the hard work. Where is a great place to buy this watch. I really want to add a field watch to my collection. Thank you
Awesome intro! Well done, TGV. Nice watch, too.
+wakeuprandy Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Great looking watch. Thanks for the vid
great review! I have been looking at the Oris Propilot Date and this sure is a great alternative at a lower cost.
+Beaker Meep Thank you, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
I've been going a bit crazy with your videos lately watching them late into the night. I'm very much new to mechanical/automatic watches and find them fascinating. I'm finding myself liking these types of tool/field watches as I bought a Seiko 5 SNK809 as your recommendation. Would you ever do a comparison video between the SARG007 and Hamilton Khaki Field H70555533? Wish I could purchase both!
Hi TGV. this SARG reminds me a lot of my Alpinist. There are a number of differences of course, aside from the green dial. Sapphire glass and the smaller 38mm case. It's interesting to hear that you have found the SARB033 to be somewhat inaccurate. so far (for around 4 months) the Alpinist has been surprisingly precise for me. From the review it still remains that SARB and SARG ranges still both offer incredible value for money.
Great review as always. Thanks, G.
+Gareth Jordan I'm DYING to get my hand on the Alpinist, LIW got them in stock JUST as I was buying the tudor, I was over stretched and could not get both. They are indeed a sweet spot in Seiko.
My gripe with accuracy really is minor, bear in mind, it shares the watch box with Omegas, Rollies and all kinds of ETAs, but having said that, it holds its own.
Thanks Gareth, great comment,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry It's just one of those things, there are so many beautiful watches that it would be great to own - and you still have yet to buy back the blue Squale!! Not to mention what other quality pieces you must have your eye on.
As you say when you are comparing it to high-end pieces there is I am sure a real discernable difference. But I suppose that just signifies quite how good value these watches are.
I'm very much looking forward to hearing your opinion on the Alpinist when you do get hold of one.
All the best, G.
Be great to see a review on the new Seiko Diver Marinemaster SBDX017 and/or Grand Seiko SBGA029
that's a great review, very professional.
+Johnston Pettigrew Thank you Johnston,
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV,
I love your videos, especially your review videos and gentleman essentials/etiquette instructional videos. I'm wondering if I can ask for your advice.
I've been looking for a classic/military mechanical watch like this but all black pvd. The best looking I've found is the Hamilton "Jack Ryan" watch which would be my grail if it did not have a messed up date/ 3 o'clock dial. Also even though its a diver, the Orient Ray Raven you reviewed a while ago looks great but not as classic and easy to read as say a Timex Weekender, it is more in my price range however.
I am trying to keep my price range as low as possible, but also want to get my first mechanical/automatic. Any suggestions in this criteria?
Good review, thank you.
I own Seiko's, and I like most of their models but I'm on the fence with this one.
+Sandy Beachcomber I can understand that, regardless Seiko do what they do so well, even if you don't like it, its hard not to respect what they do.
Thank you for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
Nice watch and I love your strap choice. Honestly you flashed the sarb033 and I got tempted by that more. Seiko puts hardlex in lots of watches, are there different grades of hardlex?
Just ordered the SARG011 and that nice hadley roma cordura strap from holben's. thanks for the inspiration, great video stay classy
+Bazzbian Fantastic. Thank you for sharing, I hope you will love it. Really is a killer combo.
Best regards,
TGV
could you do a review on the SNZG13, if you get the chance. your reviews are so good. also would like to hear your opinion on it.
you got the perfect strap for the watch!!!!
I usually prefer matching coloured date wheel but here the contrast white date wheel works well!
what do you think?
Enjoyed this review. It looks a lot like the 38mm SARB017 Alpinist with green dial, sapphire glass and 200m water resistance that is only a little bit more at Islandwatch and much nicer finish overall. I would love to see a review of that or a comparison review between the Orient Black Ray Raven and the Seiko all black PVD SRP311.
+Dale Clark Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed it. The Alpinist is GORGEOUS and I don't even really like green! They sell out quick so I will have to wait and see.
I will see what I can do, great suggestions there.
Best regards,
TGV
Just bought one, love it.
link please👍
Lovely video as always.
Please consider reviewing the SARG009.
Thank you, I have indeed already reviewed the SARG009, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV, hope all is well.
Nice to see more of the Japanese domestic model watches being reviewed!
Nice review as always, I think the Sarb range should be 40mm as I think that is thee sweet spot for everyone.
The watch isn't my cup of tea as I prefer the Sarb line to be honest.
Keep the reviews coming as I do enjoy your reviews and the way you conduct them.
Regards.
Connell
+Connell MacCool Thank you Connell, there is a SARB in 40mm with a day/date, I forget the name but it has a white face, really nice. Will have to have a look for you.
Always appreciate your honesty.
Thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry the sarb065 cocktail
Thank you for the great review. You say can't swim with it with 100m water resistance. Did you mean you can't dive with it? I thought 100m resistance meant that swimming would be safe. (I have a SARB033 -- don't want to ruin it). Best Regards, Andrew
Nice video. Could you make a video about field watches, for example Seiko SRPA71
Great choice, TGV! I think you said in a previous video that you have a bunch of new Seikos coming in, so looking forward to your other Seiko picks. ;) Any plans to have a duel with the Hamilton Khaki Field, maybe? :) These JDM Seikos are truly exceptional quality and value for money. And that SARG certainly looks better on your cordura strap than the stock strap it comes with. It's an easy compromise to live with for the quality of the watch head itself.
you know how much I love my SARG009! If you can get hold of them, would be good to see you review the 009 and 011
+Kev123G Hi Kevin, I tried to get one, sold out at LIW :-( was not quick enough.
I was dying to get my hands on one too. They look amazing, that lime!!! Next time hopefully.
Cheers, Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry No prob. If you wanted to take the chance and buy, I have emailed you the link to where I purchased my SARG009
I bought this after watching your review a couple weeks back. It's pretty great, though a bit hard to find.
So glad to hear, enjoy it!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great review! My field watch is a Swiss Luminox 1801 with an ETA 2878 which I purchased primarily for the tritium markers and sapphire crystal. The lume on the Seiko is almost as bright as my tritium at 1/2 the price of the Luminox. The compass bezel feature is really cool! Best-David
+Rocky Mountain DT Thank you David for sharing that. Your 1801 looks really cool, I had no idea Luminox used ETA, nice.
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you for adding the wind and hack over graphic. It seems that you seldom think of these features while reviewing.
Great watch but i already got the Alpinist.You didn't mention whether it is available in other dial colors.Can you talk a little bit about pins/spring bars sometime ,since you change straps A LOT and there seems to be a great difference in their thickness and quality.
Thanks.
Wish I got into watches before Seiko discontinued this gem.
I HATE THIS CHANNEL!!!
I love Seiko and Japanese watches in general... and this one is no exception. A fine classy "field" timepiece... :-) no need to say the vid is excellent! ;-)
+Sharp Chronofighter Thanks SCF, its hard not to respect the Japanese, is there anything they can't do excellently?!?!?
Best regards,
TGV
Hey TGV, a quick question for you: which took do you use to switch out your watch bands? I recently put a NATO band on my Omega Seamaster, and I wanted to know the best tool if I ever wanted to switch it back to my stainless steel bracelet.
I'm familiar with the 6r15 but what time variance are you personally getting with this and the sarb? Thanks, great videos!
What a cool intro TGV!!!!!!!!!,.....and a good video as always,, love seiko and thats a great looking watch......
How is the recovery btw, how do you feel ?
+Bryanet Hello! Hope you are well, doing very well thanks, almost back to normal and feeling great.
Just got to get back into shape and apart from the addition of more scars its almost as if it never happened. Only thing is, I can't seems to sneeze without pain. But I am such that will go.
Oh well, onwards and upwards!
Thanks for asking my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
The Cordura strap really changes the look of the watch to something i would definitely wear, making it very sporty
+AH H Your review is now up my friend, hope you enjoy it.
Thanks again,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry I purchased this watch based on your review. Hopefully it will arrive next week. I also purchased the Sarg 011 with Colareb strap. I love your passion and knowledge. Please do a review of the Seiko Ananta Line. Curious to see your opinion.
Very nice video. This watch may be a bit too large for me. If you don't mind my asking, how large is your wrist? I think my wrist is 7". I don't want the lugs to extend outwards without resting on my wrist.
I want a field watch but I need to be frugal. I have been looking at the Seiko 5 and 5 Sport but I was wondering what the next step up would avail me. Is this sarg007 that next step up or is there another Seiko placed between? I really would like a hackable watch but I don't have a need for that second crown. BTW, for what is that compass thing used?
Hi really enjoyed the video what brand is the strap looks amazing with the that gray strap
is Hamilton Field Khaki King worth to pay extra money over this model?
Nice review, but surprised that it wasn't compared to the Alpinist.
What do you guys think about wearing this with a suit? I don't dress formally often and I don't want a classic dress piece, more like something I could wear everyday and dress it up with a nicer strap for formal outfits. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Now that the SARG007 is discontinued do you know of any other field watches of similar quality?
Christopher wish they made something to take its place.
Don't worry too much about the compass being easy to accidentally bump, you don't walk around staring at the watch keeping the bearing, you use the bezel to find the direction you need to go, then look for a landmark to walk towards, then you can forget what the bezel says and keep walking, taking a new bearing once you reach that landmark.
In which collection is the SARG007.
I can't find the watch on the offical Seiko site.
the governor! Again, excellent video from the best horologist i know. Btw, what are your thoughts about the SARG009?
+paolo zafra Thank you so much Paolo, very flattered.
Best regards,
TGV
Please make a video on how to change watch straps, and the tools required.
+wontondestructxn Its in the works, bit of a back log but I will get to it soon,
Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV absolutely lovely seiko and Los great on that strap. I've taken my seiko on holiday with another watch lol I've got a new seiko coming soon from Japan and really can't wait for it to arrive.
Anyway hope you are well?
Regards
Vincent
+Vincent swissvince Blake Very well thanks Vincent, strainer everyday.
Which Seiko did you end up getting? The Alpinist sold out at LIW so I missed my chance :-(
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry
I've got the alpinest coming straight from Japan. A family member was over there with work and I asked if he could grab one for me. Really can't wait as I've looked at some close up pictures of this model and it looks fantastic. I might be buying another watch tonight as I've found a little watch shop here in Cala d or
All the best
Regards
Vincent
Love Seiko!
Hardlex, hmm. Hamilton does sapphire in the same price range. might be enough to dissuade a purchase.
Seiko does sapphire at a lower price range. The SARB009 has sapphire
The sapphire on Hamilton watches are super reflective.
I like the "look" of the watch but don't know how a compass will work on the watch... I'm going to do my homework on that ;-)
Great vid, thanks for sharing!
+daltonjr Thank you Dalton!
Best regards,
TGV
Great review!! It certainly reminds my of the Hamilton Field Khaki that I sold.....now i'm wishing I hadn't!
+Amateur Watch Collector Indeed. Which one did you have? I miss my Khaki king II terribly I must say.
Cheers,
Best regards,
TGV
I had the standard model with a patina/yellow dial, date, and a brown leather band. Simple, elegant, and had that history that I so love. I am missing mine as well!
Bah! I cannot get hold of the SARG007 anymore and I am having trouble picking between SARG011 & the SARB017. After a daily watch that can cover from field to desk and from "casualish" through to smart with simply changing a strap. How does the green dial of the 017 hold up in more casual situations? I like the uniqueness of the 017 over the 011. If you were picking one which one would you go for? Oh, I too have tiny wrists ;)
I bought this at Seiko Outlet store in Kansai, cheers.
Great job! I will love to hear your thoughts on SARG011, very humble watch in my opinion.
+Georgi Tushev I have almost bought the 011 many times, a friend of mine has it and its amazing, one of the best lumen I have ever seen.
Totally recommend it.
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you, sir!
Hi TGV, may I ask which strap do you have on your SARB033 in this video? Thanks in advance!
Wow! Seiko Khaki Field! 😜 Looks awesome!
Superb video. Pls can you tell where you got the rings from?
I've seem a couple videos you have done on lume comparisons, which were great. Have you considered including lume shots (either video or photos superimposed over the video) for the watches you review?
+patientx77 I meant for all the watches you review, as you have done with this particular video.
nice review, thanks, simple watches are great
Thank you Dave!
Best regards,
TGV
Are you able to provide a view on how this watch compares to the SARB017?
Great review. But I think you're mistaken on the dial crystal; several sources confirm that the crystal on the dial is sapphire, but hardlex is used for the display back.
+HokeyBear Yes you are spot on, thank you for the correction.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video
+Jade Schafer Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
I bought a fairly expensive seiko`self winding watch back in the 90s, if you let it set over night without wrist movement it would completely die, even when you wore it with lots of wrist movement to keep it wound it would lose several minutes a day.
That is nice. The japanese keep the good stuff and we get the 5 series. Casio do it with the G shock to. Perfect strap match.
After seeing this review I was ready to spring for the Seiko SARG007, but I can't seem to find one for less than $549. Has the price gone up so much in the past 13 months?
Yeah, as I understand it production discontinued.
Qué chiiiiido están esos relojes papá. Presta pa'la orquesta.
does this watch have diashock? if not will it hold up as well as the alpanist?