I’ve put it on an Uncle Seiko president bracelet and it looks amazing

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Jody from jomw has his 033 on one and it looks great

@jazzman5598

Жыл бұрын

Did the same on my Sarb 017. Improved it 300%.

@Pete…No_not_that_one

Жыл бұрын

Strapcode Oyster style bracelet with a proper clasp, 6 adjustments. Fits like a glove now.

@protoman2260

9 ай бұрын

I have an uncle seiko jubilee bracelet on it

Excellent review! Love the macro shots. I completely agree with your take, my SARB033 is one of only 2 watches in my collection that I find almost impossible to let go of. It really is a legend.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have my SARB035 on the Uncle Seiko (now Uncle Straps) Beads of Rice bracelet, and it looks stunning. When I bought it 2 years ago, I was sorry I missed on the 033, but I quickly came to the conclusion that for me, the 035 is even better. My only issue is that it runs quite a bit slower than any of my 4R35 or NH35 watches. Nice video.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why but the 033 seems a bit plain to me whereas the 035 doesn't. Ultimately though you can't go wrong with either and those BoR straps are awesome

Magical When light starts to fade and lume starts to kick in against the ivory dial ❤

Well done mate! Subbed, really well done!

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You're right. I absolutely adore my 033. It suits every occasion and on close inspection, is gorgeous. No wonder it's been dubbed the baby GS

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

It makes a strong case for the only watch you need

I like the fact you show your watches in a truly worn condition. Not meaning worn out, but used and not a show piece!

@addicted_to_watches

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Watches are meant to be worn so I make sure I do 🤣 Actually wearing the watch a lot also helps me work out the things I do and don't like about it more authentically as opposed to just handling the watch a little bit

Picked up a new 033 in 2020 for 390. Love it

@addicted_to_watches

10 ай бұрын

Great price and a great pickup!

The SARB035 and SARB033 were interesting for their times - some of which may no longer be relevant today: 1. Back then these were some of the very few "somewhat affordable" Seikos which featured hacking and winding. This advantage was heavily diminished when the 4R movements were released. 2. They featured a classic "Seiko" look in 38mm. Theory was that this was an uncomfortable intrusion into Grand Seiko territory so these were not just discontinued, but no equivalent successor will be made in the same price category. 3. As a follow up to (2), you can still find the same look among the current ongoing Seiko SUR5xx lineup - except that they are quartz, and are between 39mm-40mm, and obviously much cheaper. I have seen them personally and must admit their finishing could be equivalent to the SARBs though I did not bring my own SARB035 to do a side-by-side comparison. Could be an effect of lighting in the boutique, but I thought the markers on these SUR5xx may have a brighter polish than my own SARB. Which should not be a surprise considering how manufacturing processes would have improved over the decade.

Understand why people love this, and for the price it was amazing. But I could never get on with mine and sold it. The case and bracelet are amazing but the dial felt dull and a bit cheap for my tastes. My movement was excellent (although have had problems with the 6R in other watches). In any case a great review! Nice to be reminded of it. Still think Seiko offers some amazing deals in the (now) c.£500 category.

Very nice photography

@addicted_to_watches

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! That part of making the videos is probably the most fun....other than wearing the watches 😅

excellent review

@addicted_to_watches

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The SARB cases are really nice. I didn't get a dress version but I enjoy my 017. That looks like the same annoying clasp as on the 1959 Alpinist re-creation, SPB241J1. I'm looking around for a replacement with more adjustment holes.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

AliExpress is usually a good source for things like that. I think long island watch also sells clasps

I have a sarb035. I got it for a great price a few years ago. I hardly wear it, but can't let go of it. It's not accurate enough to be a daily wear for me, but it's nice to wear once and awhile.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

I think I'm in the same boat as you 😅

I bought the SARB035 last year, and it really is awesome. I feel like it’s still good value up to a certain point. I paid around $500USD, which is a considerable increase over a few years ago, but I don’t regret spending that much at all! That would be my limit though

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

If you think about what Seiko charge now for watches with 6r35 movements, 500 for this with a 6r15 is not too bad. But yeah, I'd say it's the upper limit

@tancreddehauteville764

Жыл бұрын

$500 is still cheap for this watch.

@Johnnie-s5

11 ай бұрын

Where can I find one? All I see are ones 700-900 in bad shaped (scratched to hell or missing bracelet).

6-8 years ago I bought the Seiko Alpinist SARB017 from Japan. Thats now had a massive price increase too just like this one. Beautiful watch What watches available today for a reasonable price do you think will have a big price increase in the future?

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

If I knew I'd be buying them all 🤣 In my opinion though maybe some of the cocktail time presages could but microbrands like zelos hold their value well now so are probably more likely to do so going forward in the future

Seiko call the dial colour "Champagne". My SARB035 was in with them for service and the online service record had the dial colour on the report.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Seems like a pretty generous use of the word. I would have thought champagne is more like the SBGP009. Though I guess Seiko can call it whatever they want really

Which strap is the leather one? That looks beautiful

@addicted_to_watches

11 ай бұрын

The brown leather one is branded ZRC, no idea about the blue one, it's just a random one I picked up along the way from ebay

I still have mine . It's my summer watch. I got it new for $500 ca . Now they are selling pr owned for $800 ca used. It's about time it had a service. It's running a bit fast how .

@addicted_to_watches

7 ай бұрын

They make great summer watches, but it's crazy to think about how much the prices have changed in recent years

@davidcoleman2796

7 ай бұрын

@@addicted_to_watches I was thinking of selling it but it really is a watch every collection should have in it . I just wish I had got the 033 at the same time.

I propose that the Citizen NB1050-59e is as good or better than the Sarb035. Pretty much the same overall design, dimensions and specs. I’m not a big fan of the 6R Seiko movement. I have the Sarb017 and gave previously owned the sarb035 and baby mm200 - all three kept terrible time.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a worthy contender. I think for a lot of people the brand is holding them back. They generally don't rate it on the same level as Seiko

@jimwatchyyc

3 ай бұрын

The NB1050 doesn’t come in white or cream, I had it, it’s silver.

There are only two things I dislike about this watch: (1) the bracelet and (2) the lack of AR coating. Everything else is brilliant.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Both are fixable if you're willing to spend the extra money on them. Personally I'm happy to live with it's shortcomings

I don't wear mine much. But I'll never sell it.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

It can be tough with watches like that in a collection

Super clip on elaboration. 2 big drawbacks are NO SCREW DOWN CROOWN PLUS NO THE BRACELET LACKING ADJYSTMENTS. For 300 bucks you need to get your standard up

And to think I wanted to sell it. 😢

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

With some of the prices they are going for these days it can be tempting

I have the Sarb033, and I'm curious as to why Chinese homage watch makers won't copy this cult classic

@addicted_to_watches

11 ай бұрын

True! They've done so many others it is kind of strange they haven't gone for this one yet. Islander have one with a similar looking case but nothing from ali

@carlogalopo2605

11 ай бұрын

@@addicted_to_watches yeah, considering the interest and tons of videos about the sarb. I think all the established and small watch review channels have one video about it and never got a homage from Chinese watch makers

Never been a fan of the sarb. The 6R movements have always been terrible for me. And the case just feels a bit too bulky, but thats purely personaly preference.

@addicted_to_watches

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is entitled to their preference. My unpopular opinion is that I really don't like the way the turtle wears 😅

@Pete…No_not_that_one

Жыл бұрын

@@addicted_to_watches Phillistine! Agree, though. Wear what you like, it’s all good.

@denisdaly1708

Жыл бұрын

11.2 mm, and 45 mm?? Not really bulky

@HRM.H

Жыл бұрын

@@denisdaly1708 like i said , all about personal preference. You dont have to agree... 🤣 i tend to prefer my pieces sub 10mm thick for example...

Molto bello ma non un orologio per tutti i giorni come molti affermano; la finitura satinata lo rende molto sensibile ai graffi ed in poco tempo perderebbe la sua bellezza (punto forte di questo orologio).