These are easily comparable to any 1,000USD watch, full stop. You're getting a legitimate Datejust alternative without the branding or nonsense for thousands less. Those saying it's not worth more than original retail need to spend more time educating themselves on what makes a great watch. There's a very good reason seasoned collectors are paying a premium for these.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Let me just reveal that I just purchased this one from Alex (the person who lent it to me for review). I did pay over the original retail price because, like you said, it is definitely worth it! So now I have it in my collection and couldn't be happier!

@shawnlavigne9069

2 жыл бұрын

It's absurd to say this is a replacement for a Rolex. The externals of the sarb are pretty good, but the movement can't hold a candle to a Rolex chronometer.

@desertsoldier41

2 жыл бұрын

​@@shawnlavigne9069 More of a budget alternative than a replacement. But you are not losing a huge amount of utility over the Rolex. The Aqua Terra is more of a date just fighter.

@kammerspielfilms

Жыл бұрын

Citizen 1050 is a new SARB imo, better movement and solid link bracelet.

I have one on a Barton toffee Alligator grain strap & love it. One of favourites. Every time I look at autos around £1000, it’s this baby I compare them with. It is superb! The photography here (& rarely anywhere) does the dial & dauphine hands justice. It’s great watch.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

This is one of those watches you need to experience up close to really appreciate. You're right, cameras don't do it justice... That sunburst dial is so hard to capture!

Perfect review! Such a shame this beauty was discontinued

My daily wearer, bought from Amazon just as the last remaining stock ran dry. Its a quality piece and a total strap monster. I have mine on a vintage style brown leather deployment strap which I made myself for a custom fit. Great winding action but runs 7-8s slow now it's settled in. Great review, thanks.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! I think it's awesome that you made your own custom strap 👌🏻

I bought mine in June 2020 new for £350. I think I got it just in time. I think it’s great for that price.

3 Seikos that any watch collector should have: SKX007, Sarb033 and Sarb035. If you can get all 3, hold on to them!

@jwcchannel462

2 жыл бұрын

I can add the Skx009 and the Sarb017 Those 5 are the hard core of my collection and I hope I will never have to sell them

@timemeasured9137

2 жыл бұрын

@@jwcchannel462 Yes True indeed!

Good video. Bought mine two years ago before prices went crazy. It is my only white dial watch and one of my favorites. Every time I wear it I am amazed at how much Seiko can offer for so little. I paid $300 and it was worth every penny. Would I pay $400, $500? Yup. I am so glad that I didn't have to.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

Since making this video I have bought both the SARB035 and the SARB033, I paid 400 each (both used). I love them both!

Great video Aviv. The SARB033/35 are incredible watches. I absolutely love my 033, but just like you I would not recommend anyone paying over $525 for it. Keep it up Aviv 👍🏼

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel!

I feel the same way you do. It’s an awesome watch that I’d buy in a second if it was not discontinued but unfortunately not worth the cost these days. Great review nonetheless, I enjoyed watching!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Hey what a timing...I think we think alike as I compared the prices of new sarb reaching skies. Thought of going for brightz at one point because of the price. But then if anyone has come so close to a sarb, it gets really difficult to get over it - even if there are better options. So I got a decent deal on the used watch with just under $500. Its got minor scuffs on the bezel and bracelet though. Now am enjoying sarb035 almost everyday. Thanks for this interesting video

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's great, enjoy it! And that's so true - once you experience the SARB up close it's hard to get over it!

I have both. Sarb035 at USD370, Sarb033 at USD 800. Brand new in 2020 with 6R15D movement. Pricey but worth it. Only wearing them on 1 dozen different straps. Not on bracelet.

Great review👍 Beautiful watch. I have seen the new Islander watch as an alternative (smooth bezel black dial). I just wish Marc had opted for a Dauphine handset.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll have to check that one out

Love Sarbs so much! I ended up getting Seiko 5 Snlk41J instead because I wanted a daily driver/beater.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I ended up buying this SARB from the guy who lent it to me for review, and I would love to have the black SARB033 as well. I bought the SNKL41 too, I really enjoy it and it's a great affordable alternative to the sarb.

I just did and it’s the best thing I’ve done this year haha

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy your new watch 😁

I have the sarb033, sarb035, and the sarb017. They’re all life long keepers for me. I adore these pieces. If you can get these around $600 or less, my advice is to grab it when you can. Even if you don’t fall in love with them (I don’t see how you couldn’t) you could resell them easily.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up buying this one from the guy who lent it to me for review. He gave me a good price and I can definitely see it remain in the collection forever.

@blackhole6834

2 жыл бұрын

What is your favourite? 017 or 035 🤔

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackhole6834 Mine is the SARB035, bit I would love to have the 017 (and 033) im my collection as well.

@huckinator

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackhole6834 I would rank them accordingly: 035, 017, 033.

@crBudgetWatches

11 ай бұрын

Just bought a SCVS003 mint for 285 usd it's awesome I am shooting for a Sarb035 as well

Got myne in 2019 for 440 ok Amazon. Used it daily for about 3-4 month’s, until i got my Apple Watch. Now i just use it for formal occasions, i don’t baby it, so it’s scratched all over, but thankfully the dial is Sapphire glass 😬. I still love it! I remember doing months pf research before buying it in 2019

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Then for sharing!

Depends if you want originality and/or history compared with what you can get elsewhere without those elements. Also, the creeping up of the price also means it will probably will retain some value unlike others.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point, but it depends a lot at the price you pay for it. Also, the bubble might burst eventually and the prices might drop... Or not 😁 Thanks for watching Matty!

I do not know if it is worth buying now because it is pricey but when I got this in 2015 for under $300, I must say it is the best watch for the price I own.

I have the sarb035 and it is still a keeper . A beautiful watch. I paid $400 for it 2 years ago . I wish I had the 033 . Now they are around $700 . It just feels so nice on my wrist. It is my summer watch . Great with shorts on and a nice shirt. You still look like you have class . I even went into my rolex dealer with it on and felt ok. Lol

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, that says it all 😂 Since making this review I actually bought both SARB035 and 033 and I love them both!

@davidcoleman2796

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection well they are great watches. I took my tudor BB58 off and put my sarb035 on . Just to see if I still like it as mush as I do . Yes. I do .

I bought one brand new last year for $370 area and for that price and under $400, go for it! Great little watch!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal! Very rare today though...

@snwachuku

3 жыл бұрын

You lucked out!

Bought mine for £245 ($340) back in 2017. Had no idea the value would increase the way it has! Wear it everyday 👌🏾

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal. I wish that kind of price would be available today!

Are you sure it was discontinued in 2018? My SARB's serial number and movement version indicate, that watch was manufactured in 2019.

Hi, ty so much again for such a great video. The sarb035 is along the Seagull 1963 the one that got me into watches. I got the seagull hked after talking to you but I don´t have enough money for the sarb. I really like that creamy dial and the measurements are just right for smaller wrists. I think the finishing is amazing but they are way overpriced right now as you said. Long Island Watches just launched a new sports/dressy watch which seems to be a better option. It comes in the sarb´s case but with the dial and handset similar to the OP or DJ and it is also a hi-beat. They have a gray colour which I think could serve really well as a daily or dress watch and it has antireflective coating aswell. I still like this sarb´s colour, dauphine hands and bracelet better but I can´t really afford something that expensive right now. At that price I think some people rather have the Long Island Watch or something like a Hamilton.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check the Islander out. The Merkur Red Army watch I uploaded a week ago can also be an affordable alternative, with similar dimensions and a nice cream dial.

@santiguierrez

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection That one was great as well, the review was really in-depth. I don´t know if it is still the case but you had to buy at least three of them to have them shipped. I was already convincing friends to get them lol

At their original retail price these were a great buy a little on the small side for me but still a great watch. At the silly prices on the used market though no definitely not something I would recommend to anyone. Which is a shame because its a lovely watch.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree woth you more Adrian. I need to find the time to catch up on your videos!

@somewhereintimewatchreviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection haha no problem Aviv I'm behind with my viewing as well, its not easy to juggle life & making content & catching up with what's going on 😊

Of course you should. The overall quality is remarkably good and most of all it’s iconic and a legend in its own right and time. All of you shouldn’t try to compare such a distinctive timepiece of yesteryear with current crop of Seikos. It’s not right. It has its own right and place in our collection. Provided it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg it’s entitled to deserve a special place in our heart as a watch enthusiast.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I ended up buying this watch from the person who lent it to me for review 😅

I'm glad i managed to pick it up 9 months ago for 400$ on Amazon :D

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal!

I brought my direct from Japan. I think it looks better on a brown leather strap

I think in 2021 there are a lot more options for the old price range. It's a beautiful classic watch for sure, though!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed my time with it and can really understand it's appeal, but like you said, too many good options out there for the money!

@czopsticks4238

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection appreciate if you could name three Explorer-like simple timeless strapmonster about 38mm with automatic, sapphire and 100mm WR for under $700? I do not believe it exists.

My daily watch!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome daily watch!

I agree, it is a very good looking watch. I have always found it more expensive than I would consider paying. At that price I could get more for my money. I have that spot already filled with a Tissot with an ETA 2824 movement. To me it is a $300 watch.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

We should have picked it up 5 years ago 😁

@thepassionofthegoose5472

3 жыл бұрын

Incorrect. This is easily a 1K watch that walks all over any Tissot like a rug. Spend some time with one and you'll understand.

@thepassionofthegoose5472

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection Don't play into the nonsense just because they have increased in price. They were criminally undervalued to the point that they were considered by many a legitimate Dayjust alternative for those with more sense than dollars, which is no faint praise. Mine sees more time on my wrist than a 10K Glashutte Original that I didn't take off for almost a decade and still own.

@BCallum

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepassionofthegoose5472 I guess I would have to be on drugs to take a 6R15 over an ETA 2824. As far as build quality, sorry, Seiko only approaches the Tissot at that price point. Takes another Grand before Seiko ups their game in this regard. Seiko can build a truly great watch, the SARB comes closer than their other sub 1000 watches, but it ain't it.

SARB035 BEST WATCH OF ALL TIME. HELLS YES YOU SHOULD BUY ONE WHENEVER U CAN. MAGICAL TIMEPIECE.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up buying this SARB035 from the guy who lent it to me for review! And later on I bought a SARB033 as well 😁 So yeah, I agree 💯

Superb watches. I was lucky enough to jump on the band wagon while they were available at retail price. I’d say they are still worth it today but I wouldn’t pay over £400 for one.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

If only we could turn back time and stock up on a few of those... Thanks for watching my friend!

@richplant2205

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been after one for ever, the prices are crazy. Just managed to get one for £450. I’ll take the £50 because I want one 👍🏻

It's a great watch, I love my sarb033. However, I don't think that it's worth 500 USD/EUR. The appeal of the sarb comes in waves for me. Sometimes feels underwhelming and I don't wear it for months. Then all of a sudden I wear it once and love it again 😂 So can't sell it because I'm afraid that I'll regret that!

@crBudgetWatches

11 ай бұрын

Depending on the room light or outside light it looks either like a 2k usd watch or a 100 usd Seiko 5. Still, it's a keeper.

Would the spb155 go up in price in the future like the sarb?

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

It is a very popular watch. I can only guess that when it get discontinued prices will start to go up. Thanks for watching and sorry for the late reply!

I have to disagree. I own a 035 and love it! I purchased my timepiece at around $400, right as the price started to go up. I did so, because I knew the value would continue to rise. This piece is a great value. It has all the features of a more expensive piece, except now, it has rarity. Knowing that this watch will only continue to go up as supply and demand works... The fact that this and the 033 are still being talked about, says a lot.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Disagree with who? I said I love this watch too 😊 I wish I could own one, they are getting very expensive now (over $1000 at some places!)

@elliottk2518

3 жыл бұрын

You had mentioned it isn’t worth the premium. That’s where I disagree.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

@@elliottk2518 would you pay $1000 for it?

@elliottk2518

3 жыл бұрын

I paid $1200 for my Seiko SPB143... both have hacking, winding, sapphire crystal, look amazing, perfect case size... so, yes. I believe I would.

@elliottk2518

3 жыл бұрын

The problem with spending that much for a Seiko is that they have always been undervalued. Yes, there are Seikos that don’t hack, don’t wind, don’t have a sapphire crystal, and are definitely a more affordable price. But when you have all the features as a more “premium” brand, I’m surprised they weren’t more to begin with.

Can't remember where but someone has a homage of the case and design with a NH35 at a reasonable price.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Really?? Please try to remember! That could be awesome

@jims4539

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection On a mission - I'll do my best.

@jims4539

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection Long Island Watch has a dress watch that's between the DateJust and the SARB using a Miyota 9015 movement. SARB style case and DJ dial-fluted or non-fluted bezel. $349US.

bought my sarb033 a year ago for around 320$, it's a great watch but I wouldn't pay 500 for it, I've seen a lot of these go for 450-500 new on reddit and I'd say for 450 it's not bad but not as worth it as it used to be when it was still available on Amazon

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

$320?? That's a great deal but unfortunately not realistic in today's market.. If you ever want to sell... דבר איתי 😂

@nadav6106

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection הוא לא במצב הכי טוב אחרי שנה של ענידה כל יום, אבל אם אני ארצה למכור טוב לדעת שיש לי למי לפנות 😅

It is the best watch designed by Seiko. No Grand Seiko surpasses it in design, it is the watch with the best value for money. It is an icon, a jewel, it is the assassin of the Rolex date just. His problem is the bracelet, which I changed immediately, everything else is perfect.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

2 жыл бұрын

Since making this video I added the SARB033 and 035 to my collection, I love them both!

@Miguel_C.R

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5unz7qoiMXPe7Q.html

bought one for $230 in 2019..I am trying to find a bracelet upgrade

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great price. Try looking at Uncle Seiko and Strapcode for a bracelet!

@myselfdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection strapcode bracelet is so expensive!

They are great watches but not worth the money they go for second hand IMO.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, you need to get very lucky to find it in a fair price and good condition...

@thepassionofthegoose5472

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely disagree. I own several Swiss and German watches costing an order of magnitude more, and these easily hold up to any of them. Simply stated, if this isn't a 1K USD watch than no Rolex is worth nearly what they sell for second hand.

Not worth the price they asking now! Just gonna save for grand seiko quartz I guess or maybe automatic 👌

Lowest price I can find this week is $700 for NIB with returns, or preowned minor hairline scratches produced in 2019 with returns high 5's, or same but private seller like reddit/ebay with no returns low 5's. Please help me find a cheaper place/dealer to purchase. If no, please tell me another 38mm timeless Explorer-like one-watch collection strap monster with automatic, sapphire and 100m WR under $700? I do not believe it exists but would love to be proven wrong.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I wish I knew where you can find this watch in a better price... If you don't mind a homage, I just ordered an Alpha 36mm Explorer homage for around 100 USD, you can look it up on eBay...

@czopsticks4238

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection I don't really enjoy homages

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78

3 жыл бұрын

Glycine

AVIVI BOOOOOOOOOOY!

Fantastic at $300-400. But at higher prices? Yeah nah

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

That's the gist of it 😁 Thanks for watching!

I sold it while keeping the sarb033 because i didn't really like white dial, I really regret it BIG TIME! The common issue with black dial is that with how the like reflects, in dark environment, it's not legible at all if the indices or hands does not have any paint or lume.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have both 033 and 035!

@yapolloable

3 жыл бұрын

to add on, you can use cape cod cloth to mirror polish the bezel.

$430.00 for a 9/10 condition?

@BigBenTV

3 жыл бұрын

You’re selling it?

@odizlee

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigBenTV no. But I am selling an unworn sarb033 with box and paperwork

@BigBenTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@odizlee hi sir, how much for that piece? 😊

At the current market price, it's 100% not worth the money. Might as well go for a SARX if you want to stay with Seiko (although they are generally larger case diameters), any of the entry level Swiss brands like the Tissot Gentleman or Certina DS-1. At it's original price point there's a lot of fantastic chinese factory brands and microbrands. If you already have one - grats you lucky people.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

You raise some valid points, thanks for watching!

@czopsticks4238

3 жыл бұрын

Sarx go for several hundred $ more for the same movement, WR, etc.

@Tangylives

3 жыл бұрын

@@czopsticks4238 On the other hand you can buy them and the level of finishing is significantly (closer to GS than to SARB) better. There is nothing mass-market currently playing in the niche the SARB has left. Maybe the Orient Star Classic, but again availability is spotty and they aren't as versatile. Possibly the entery level Casio Oceanus range if quartz is acceptable.

@czopsticks4238

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tangylives thnx for the reply. Orient Star Classic is a great suggestion. However it is mineral, 20% less reserve and 50% less WR. Actually other Orient Stars look pretty close specs wise. No, quartz is apples to oranges. When talking value for $ can't blindly look how much they used to go for. Need to consider the competition and I still haven't found same value for less money. Also it is subjective but there is something special about that Sarb035 dial. The size, then needle head, the light cream color, the sharpness of the hands and the way the lume almost looks skeletal, the "Automatic" script...

@Tangylives

3 жыл бұрын

@@czopsticks4238 If the watch really speaks to you, then regardless of the percieved value for money it''s worth it as long as it doesn't strain you finacially.

14:06 SORRY BUT YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON PERFECTION.

$600-800? I think I'll stick to Cadisen or Starking, lol

@richardhalliday6469

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I have a fine collection of all the Cadisen and Starking models with the Miyota, Seiko, Seagull and in house 28800 movements, superb quality, build and value for money - I am not a brand snob, maybe that makes me different?

@MyAffordableWatchCollection

3 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with the awesome value for money of these Chinese brands. My Cadisen C1032 is still one of my favorites!

@Tangylives

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardhalliday6469 The finishing on the SARB is a lot better than any Cadisen or Starking I've seen. However the current price of the SARB is just stupid, it shouldn't be playing in the >$300 territory.

That kind of price is unreasonable for a watch that looks like some budget Seiko 5, or a Chinese one such as Cadisen or Starking (well no, those actually look better)