Seiko Battle! $100-$500 - SNKL v SARY v SARB v SARX

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Its a big one today! I threatened this vid when I reviewed the SARY057 a few weeks back. I really had to put these four together as I had them in the house at the same time. Do you indeed get what you pay for in life? Will the law of diminishing returns prevail, or will one of them spring a surprise? Cheers, Jody
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  • @willardhooton920
    @willardhooton9205 жыл бұрын

    Team SARB033 here- Brilliant fair and balanced comparison!

  • @JohnSmith-lj5vd

    @JohnSmith-lj5vd

    5 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

  • @SiCutler
    @SiCutler5 жыл бұрын

    Snkl23 owner here from England. That cost per point should be on EVERY video. Great job as always

  • @jake-ishere3362

    @jake-ishere3362

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then U should also depict a “ cheapy feeing” co- officiant ... sure it looks more expensive than it is , but surely doesn’t feel anything but cheap

  • @jake-ishere3362

    @jake-ishere3362

    3 жыл бұрын

    The older versions were much much better , and felt higher quality ... my first mechanical watch was a used 10$ SNKK47 or the “SEIKONAUT” ... it has a broken crystal but ran good ... I modified the integrated bracelet , fit a new set of hands , re lumed the dull Seiko 5 lume ... custom 6.5mm end links , and custom worked Uncle Seiko Razor bracelet w/ Rolex style clasp from strapcode ... Of course it sat in a box for four or so years before my skills were honed and I was able to do such work, but it was my first dive into serious modification and it came out fantastic I wish I would’ve kept it! Especially now since you’re worth a whole bunch more than $10!!!!

  • @martinstephenson4311

    @martinstephenson4311

    2 жыл бұрын

    There should also be a comfort category, the SNKL23 would win by a mile.

  • @joninawhitecoat
    @joninawhitecoat5 жыл бұрын

    I've got an SNKL23 and a SARY055 (White/silver dial). The SNKL is so pretty, the dial is stunning. The SARY feels like a proper grown-up watch. The dial again is stunning, it has a very subtle sunburst effect, the watch has a nice weight to it and it's the perfect size.

  • @kevindehinkelai7464
    @kevindehinkelai74645 жыл бұрын

    That SNKL is so pretty and top for value Gotta love the Seiko 5

  • @0017Bulldog
    @0017Bulldog4 жыл бұрын

    Jody, looking back on this video, this was a turning point for you. The level of analysis was awesome and the in-depth thinking about the scoring was unprecedented. You are forever one of my favorites.

  • @JustOneMoreWatch

    @JustOneMoreWatch

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate!!

  • @williamsipe1151
    @williamsipe11515 жыл бұрын

    That was an outstanding comparison, and one I've been eagerly awaiting. Great work as always!

  • @fizixguru101
    @fizixguru1014 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate differentiating the categories I had wondered about for such long time

  • @MrBouch66
    @MrBouch665 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison and a fair amount of effort on your behalf! Cheers!! To note, my recent purchase of the SNK809 with the 7S26 movement has SEIKO stamped on the movement.

  • @willypavius6783
    @willypavius67835 жыл бұрын

    Really happy to see some love towards the SARY057 from KZread reviewers. This is a fantastic wristwatch. I have the SARY056 (silver and rose gold with brown sundial). I also have the SARB033 and SARB038 who are also stunning.

  • @stevenharper6888
    @stevenharper68885 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Gotta be the best and fair comparison I’ve seen. . Cracking job fella!

  • @freddy7366
    @freddy73664 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was looking for. Comparisons for these watches. Well articulated. Keep up the good work mate!

  • @davidnelson3873
    @davidnelson38734 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Best comparison vid I have seen. Thank you

  • @3rdstone1
    @3rdstone14 жыл бұрын

    Great work on this comparison, and entertaining as always.

  • @alskc123
    @alskc1234 жыл бұрын

    What an informative comparison and a very easy to understand presentation. Great video!!

  • @normanpedersen5454
    @normanpedersen54544 жыл бұрын

    Yours really are some of the best comparison videos out there!

  • @scottlauren3145
    @scottlauren31454 жыл бұрын

    This is still one of your best videos. I feel that Seiko will always be my favorite brand of watch.

  • @ConvoyGTR
    @ConvoyGTR5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent comparison and break down of value. I agree with all the point. Very well done, Jodie!

  • @tods.9947
    @tods.99475 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Jory. Well designed test configuration and design of experiments. 😊

  • @sinesaii
    @sinesaii Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I would love an update with the current automatic dress lineup

  • @deansusec4266
    @deansusec42665 жыл бұрын

    fantastic video and very informative! I have been lusting over a sarx 045 and wanted to hear the comparison with sarb. totally want one asap!

  • @calnative4904
    @calnative49045 жыл бұрын

    Great review and breakdown 👍🏼

  • @williamparker2922
    @williamparker29225 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Jody

  • @scottsj4625
    @scottsj46255 жыл бұрын

    One of the best comparative reviews I have ever seen. I have a few Seiko's myself. One of my favorite brands. I do not have a sarb level. One I am not sure if I am going to sell or get a new strap is the Seiko 5 with the two micro adjustments I can not make a good fit. Either too loose or to tight. Was under 100. Looked great in photos. It has a cheaper movement where you can not hack and wind it. I wish I could afford a Grand Seiko with the spring drive. But those are a few thousand dollars. Out of reach right now. I really enjoyed all your hard work on this video. Well done !!!

  • @-Dash-
    @-Dash-5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review... Cheers for that.

  • @steveashworth5498
    @steveashworth54982 жыл бұрын

    Good informative video. Thank you.

  • @drwindsurf
    @drwindsurf5 жыл бұрын

    I loved the comparison, thank you Jody :)

  • @A-Wall
    @A-Wall5 жыл бұрын

    A comparison that just needed to happen, awesome job! Your 033 appears to have been made in November of 2018, pretty recent in production.

  • @aaronhagler5341
    @aaronhagler53415 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I subscribe to all the popular Watch channels and you continually keep pumping out great material. Killer idea for a video!

  • @milanfrydecky
    @milanfrydecky5 жыл бұрын

    I am not consider any of these watches but I ve seen whole video anyway...great comparsion..thx!

  • @jaysonjota
    @jaysonjota5 жыл бұрын

    How many times you get a massive review of all your favorite watches in one video 😃😃 you are the best

  • @samd.5203
    @samd.52035 жыл бұрын

    I'll take the SARB every time. that watch is perfect in every way as far as I'm concerned. Especially since I got mine for $230 USD. great video, good comparisons.

  • @Greeneyes3005

    @Greeneyes3005

    3 жыл бұрын

    I paid £600 from a Seiko dealer with a years warranty for my Sarb 033.... worth every Penny! Tbh honest I haven’t taken it off in over a year! I just can’t seem to choose anything else from my collection... one negative is that if you happen drop it onto a hard surface... I’ve done that twice now... then it runs crazy fast for around half a day and then settles down again and goes back to keeping amazing time... so DONT KNOCK OR DROP IT lol when I say drop I mean onto a bedside table etc not into the floor from height!! Mines on a crocodile brown leather strap using a presage clasp . He’s bang on about the original bracket.. very balanced reviews here.. but Sarb 033 is a fantastic watch! I’d never want to part with it...

  • @StoccTube
    @StoccTube5 жыл бұрын

    Great $/point comparison. Good job

  • @thewatchzealot
    @thewatchzealot5 жыл бұрын

    Woah. You really earned every view for this one. Obvious you put in allot of thought and work for this video. I hope you reach 100k this year

  • @jonoedwards4195
    @jonoedwards41955 жыл бұрын

    The Sadistic SNKL would make for a nice mild Mod Build. As Always, Great Show Jo, unreal thanks.

  • @Tangylives
    @Tangylives5 жыл бұрын

    I actually like the Seiko 5 bracelets. I don't really have any arm hair so that doesn't affect me and the loose rattle makes it pretty comfy, a bit like the stock SKX bracelet.

  • @scottv781
    @scottv7815 жыл бұрын

    Thank Jody! I have the SARY and the SARB. I find the SARY a little too big for my 6.75 inch wrist. Between the 41+mm diameter and the long lugs, it doesn't fit well under shirt cuffs, and for some reason it just looks really big. I also can't get the bracelet to fit right due to the lack of adequate micro-adjustments. Fortunately, it looks great on leather. It's the one watch in my collection I would consider parting with, although given it's value, I won't. I absolutely love the SARB. When I first got it, I thought it was too small, but after wearing it a while, it's become one of my favorite watches. And contrary to your opinion, I absolutely love the bracelet; it's thin and wears very comfortably. If I were a one watch guy (which I'm definitely not), this would be it! They're both fantastic watches and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good, affordable, everyday-type watch. However, I would suggest taking wrist size into consideration heavily when choosing.

  • @hammalamiri12
    @hammalamiri125 жыл бұрын

    I own a SARX 047, It came with an awful strap but the finishing and dial is awesome plus a nice matching aftermarket leather strap has converted it into one amazing watch. I sold my SNKL mainly because of that nasty bracelet and because of it's recessed crown, it was so fiddly to operate and with no manual wind meant I constantly had to change the day, date and time when I wanted to wear it after it had stopped. The SARX line is fantastic IMO.

  • @saevans63
    @saevans635 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jody thanks for the reviews. In regard to the Seiko Stamp on the 7S26 movement I can advise that it’s on both my Seiko 5s and I’ve had them both for over 10 years. Agree on the accuracy mine are both very accurate movements. The bracelets on my old ones also seem a lot better. They don’t pull the hair and are very comfortable

  • @the_9ent
    @the_9ent4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jody. You helped introduce me to watches. In particular Seiko 😁

  • @denisdaly1708
    @denisdaly17083 жыл бұрын

    Great analysis, comparing value. Intelligently done. And welcome back.

  • @ras-now
    @ras-now4 жыл бұрын

    Just a fantastic video. Thank you.

  • @williamhill7312
    @williamhill73124 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding, stellar video!

  • @Claus-L.Mueller
    @Claus-L.Mueller5 жыл бұрын

    An epic battle! Thanks for it. 👍

  • @davidpirozzi3984
    @davidpirozzi39845 жыл бұрын

    Difficult comparison but very well done!

  • @patrickiredale4359
    @patrickiredale43592 жыл бұрын

    I like everything about the SNKL including the size and price. I have a similar older model and my arm hair must be tougher as it’s all still intact! Good comparison though. 😎

  • @bigc208
    @bigc2084 жыл бұрын

    If the SARY would’ve had lumed hands and indices it would’ve been perfect for me. As it stands now I’ll have to make do with the SARB and replace the bracelet. Those SNKL little nippers are fun. Can have a box full of those for less than one Rolex service! Puts it all back in perspective.

  • @riophish
    @riophish4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a video on what other straps would look good with the watch.

  • @RS-hj2fz
    @RS-hj2fz4 жыл бұрын

    The Seiko 5, in all practicality, is all you need.

  • @alexbizz
    @alexbizz5 жыл бұрын

    Great Date Wheel pre-preparation. Dedication!

  • @ramoncastro7152
    @ramoncastro71525 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison Jody!

  • @davidrosenblum2178
    @davidrosenblum21784 жыл бұрын

    Picked up that SARY in a duty free shop in Narita airport and this review reminds me why I'm glad I did. It hits all the sweet spots for me!

  • @biturboism
    @biturboism3 жыл бұрын

    Imported a set of His & Hers set of semi-skeletonised SARYs from Seiya Japan. We love them! I did change the bracelet of mine to luxury leather & clasp and it’s a killer dress watch!

  • @elmoelms2743
    @elmoelms27435 жыл бұрын

    Wow time to take a breath, excellent review and 4 excellent watches. Each to suit what ever price band you can afford. Smashed it again

  • @WatchLoversWL
    @WatchLoversWL5 жыл бұрын

    Great Review.Its not easy as you have done.Thank you.

  • @SkysaxonDragonslayer
    @SkysaxonDragonslayer5 жыл бұрын

    Did an upgrade over your SARX and bought a Longines Conquest 300 Automatic in 39mm You get it with lume on the black and white dial, but I preferred the blue sunburst dial... Double the price, but you can find them easily 2nd hand for the price of the SARX... Own the SNKL805 which I modded slightly and love this little beast... On a leather NATO it is light, comfortable and a perfect everyday watch in my truck... . You can regulate these Seiko movements into COSC specs very easy - when you are patient enough... Spend today 3 hours to regulate the NH38 of my Phoibos Wavemaster to +2.0sec/day and 0.1ms beat error...😇

  • @TheBadGuy1974
    @TheBadGuy19745 жыл бұрын

    Do a comparison with the Sarx and an Rolex Explorer/Date Just the cost per point would be interesting.

  • @Bhethar
    @Bhethar3 жыл бұрын

    "I love watches" that's an understatement mate, you are the watch god 😂💪

  • @markplayford5836
    @markplayford58365 жыл бұрын

    Excellent stuff, well done Jody. Already have the white/cream dial SARB035 and just thrown it on a cork strap, it looks fantastic. Still hanker for my fave JDM Seiko the SARX033 the white dial and blued hands are exquisite, but at a price!

  • @nastasiaj
    @nastasiaj5 жыл бұрын

    SARB just looks the best. There's a reason it's so highly sought after.

  • @johnt8814
    @johnt88145 жыл бұрын

    I just got the sarx033 and I can confirm that unlike the others, it does indeed have super clear coating on the crystal!

  • @BeyondWrittenWords
    @BeyondWrittenWords5 жыл бұрын

    well done with this roundup

  • @realStefanLowe
    @realStefanLowe5 жыл бұрын

    I have a SARB033 with the 6R15C movement. After a few months the time is all over the place. Not even my local SEIKO Boutique has been able to regulate it to specs. I have never had this kind of issues with any other watch.

  • @iansteele6935
    @iansteele69355 жыл бұрын

    Great review as always! Would love to see the same concept taken up a notch, SARX043 vs SARX055 vs whatever GS you can get your hands on! A mid weight affordable, top end affordable and not so affordable :-)

  • @jjzgte2362
    @jjzgte23625 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jody! I'd love to have you review Junghans watches! I always appreciate your objective view and thorough analysis. The Meister handwind 37mm or the Max Bill 34 handwind would be very interesting! Cheers!

  • @oes2546
    @oes25465 жыл бұрын

    I've got the sary. Very comfortable due to the substantially curved lugs in combination with it happening to have exactly the right lug-to-lug distance for my wrist. The most comfortable bracelet watch I've ever had. (Maybe except for my Seiko 5 snxs79 due to it being light as a feather.) I got it instead of the sarb because I feared it would look a bit small, and I think I made the right choice.

  • @kissmylilpiggy

    @kissmylilpiggy

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've got the 033 and it's not as small as people might think (7.5" wrists here) it's a comfortable bugger and sits on the wrist even better than the SNXS79/73 and they are my two most loved 5's

  • @frankdulonbarre7032

    @frankdulonbarre7032

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agree with your comments. I also have the Sary057 and the size should not be smaller

  • @ghenghiskhan39
    @ghenghiskhan395 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome. Great vid.👌👌👌

  • @vaiosfrangoulis78
    @vaiosfrangoulis785 жыл бұрын

    another great vid, Jody when are you going to make a vid for you favorite microbrand diver's of 2019

  • @craig2100
    @craig21005 жыл бұрын

    Jody, excellent review. I own 2 of the 4 and agree with you're challenge and scoring. My SARB has been a brilliant purchase. Cheers, Craig

  • @papagotbigtoes3344
    @papagotbigtoes33445 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I'm currently bidding for a SARY so could you please remove this video and reupload tomorrow? Cant have you drumming up competition haha!

  • @TheMainCore

    @TheMainCore

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did you get it?

  • @rioriggs3568
    @rioriggs35685 жыл бұрын

    Great job mate!!!

  • @williamsipe1151
    @williamsipe11515 жыл бұрын

    The SARX actually has well integrated end links. I am impressed

  • @themadrazorback2019
    @themadrazorback20194 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, you could watch a lot of videos to get this amount of intel. Thanks.

  • @randolphcirilo4800
    @randolphcirilo48004 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video.. Im sticking to my Sarb.. I do love it.. Can't wait to do a dd crystal tho

  • @johandebondt5749
    @johandebondt57495 жыл бұрын

    That sarx is absolutely stunning. Colour is so beautiful; really like somewhat silvery dials. On my medium wrist, def the sary055. Cannot beat the price/quality. Ditched the bracelet though, but it's a real strap monster!

  • @jwags24
    @jwags245 жыл бұрын

    32 minutes ??? AHHH YEAAAAAH LETS GOOOO

  • @sirstratalot6944
    @sirstratalot69445 жыл бұрын

    Yet another great video from my favourite watch channel. Even as a die hard dive watch fan I enjoyed it. If only there was someway I could pay tribute to the channel whilst acknowledging my home town. Could be difficult.

  • @JustOneMoreWatch

    @JustOneMoreWatch

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mate, that's a riot! I love it.

  • @snacklofter
    @snacklofter4 жыл бұрын

    How did I miss this one!! Superb.

  • @JustOneMoreWatch

    @JustOneMoreWatch

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Snack!

  • @RaizenFenix
    @RaizenFenix4 жыл бұрын

    The best Seiko battle ever!

  • @jonathandougherty3677
    @jonathandougherty36775 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great video Jody. Very fun. Thanks for making it.

  • @douglasladowski6342
    @douglasladowski63425 жыл бұрын

    Jody it truly was a battle royal . Complete and entertaining as usual but whew I need a nap now.

  • @joaquinsosa8120
    @joaquinsosa81205 жыл бұрын

    I own a SNKL23... is just amazing for the price.

  • @mrkitewine7700
    @mrkitewine77005 жыл бұрын

    I have the SNKL and SARB (035), the Snkl is like a toy in comparison. Also, since all Lume pips are the same on the SNKL, it is not always clear where the 12 is.

  • @michaeltesterman2109
    @michaeltesterman21095 жыл бұрын

    I have a SARB033 and could not get a proper fit with the 2 micro adjustments on the clasp. Replaced the bracelet with a Strapcode Angus Jubilee and it takes the watch to the next level in both fit and style.

  • @naagmasa34
    @naagmasa344 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy listening to the review in excellent understandable English. I am sure that in a past life I was a Scotsman. I love this cute accent. Thank you brother for a great channel.

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, well done Sir. I wanted to ask, if you had to choose between the SARX or the Fuyugeshiki, which one would it be if you are looking for a white dial watch, apart of a large collection, for a 16,5cm wrist.

  • @jmmartin7766
    @jmmartin77665 жыл бұрын

    Jody, I seriously enjoy your videos & very much appreciate the creative process that's involved. Thanks for this... I Love Seiko, & its nice to see a serious comparison between potential purchases (for me). *Until I locate that 'closet full of cash' that I just KNOW is in my home somewhere, I just can't afford to buy them all... 😕 Btw, I really DIG the Kramer T-shirt! Lol!

  • @1026367
    @10263675 жыл бұрын

    About the Seiko logo on the 7S26 plate, I have a SNX431K which I've owned for 13 years. Its 7S26A movement has the same stamped logo on it so I assume it' not something new.

  • @daymondtalley9500
    @daymondtalley95005 жыл бұрын

    I have Snkl23 and SARB033. Love them. Snkl23 is about +6 seconds a day.

  • @candide1772
    @candide17725 жыл бұрын

    Good comparison video, but I think the Seiko SRP703 may stack up a little better than the SNKL23 for only a little bit more, it is slightly over $100. It has the 4r35 movement, so it is hackable and hand-windable.

  • @pablorages1241
    @pablorages12415 жыл бұрын

    I like the SARB ... but I have the SNKL & SARB .... prices have gone up since I got mine though

  • @voiceofexperience
    @voiceofexperience4 жыл бұрын

    SARY looks like it would be a perfect "office watch" for me. Thank you!

  • @jayh549
    @jayh5495 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Jodi. For content and presentation the US judge gives a 9.95. Bravo! Keep up the great work.

  • @matthewgurlitz3514
    @matthewgurlitz35144 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Jody! Love your videos and happy to be subscribed.

  • @JustOneMoreWatch

    @JustOneMoreWatch

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate! Welcome, I hope you find the videos useful and entertaining.

  • @EcSsAwS
    @EcSsAwS5 жыл бұрын

    YESSSSSSS! I'm a cheap bastard AND a seiko fanboy.. Love the video!

  • @Larry-gs8gb

    @Larry-gs8gb

    5 жыл бұрын

    That makes perfect sense as Seiko is making cheap watches they just charge a lot for them

  • @edcain3676

    @edcain3676

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Larry-gs8gb,: Really,First One I Bought,From MALAYSIA,While in V.Nam Lasted Through 6 Months of Jungle Warfare + 22.5 Yrs of Civilian Life.

  • @LorianandLothric

    @LorianandLothric

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Larry-gs8gb It's literally the opposite, moron lmao

  • @GustoTheGamer
    @GustoTheGamer2 жыл бұрын

    That seiko 5 is awesome

  • @musiccollection4103
    @musiccollection41032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing idol.

  • @chrisbrown6494
    @chrisbrown64945 жыл бұрын

    I don't mind the standard bracelet on the sarb033 but couldn't live with the huge gap at the clasp. I modified mine using a standard milled clasp I found on Ebay for £9 and it's spot on now, plus the bonus of more adjustment. Thanks for great video as always.

  • @JustOneMoreWatch

    @JustOneMoreWatch

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mate, that might be the way to go.... (enters 18mm clasp into eBay)

  • @stevendepp2041
    @stevendepp20415 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a review on a Seiko Men’s Wrist Watch 7n39-0ap0

  • @FitOutPost
    @FitOutPost5 жыл бұрын

    SARB is my favorite. Thanks Jody!

  • @dialanddram
    @dialanddram4 жыл бұрын

    Great illustration of diminishing returns at higher prices. SARB is the best for me! I managed to pick one up second-hand for about 300 bucks US, and at that price it's one of my favorite watches. Great finish, good quality movement, do-it-all specs and size, and just a phenomenal all-rounder.