The problem with the sarb033 is that I don't wear my other watches any more.

I went through a similar. thought process when I got my SARB033. Wasn't that crazy about it initially for many of the issues you raised. However, the more I wear it, the more I love it. Thought about selling it at first, but now I wear it all the time, and get that happy feeling whenever it's on my wrist. Great review and thanks for the transparency.

Great to see you won the battle against your natural scots instincts and refreshingly honest of you to hold your hand up, you are correct this is so much more than the sum of it's parts! I love mine so much I am giving serious thought to picking up a second. Thanks so much for the review, always a pleasure.

Great video, Jody. I own the SARB 033 & 035 and love them. They are pure class and exceptionally well built. Glad you made this video. A lot of people will find it an important review. The Urban Gentry (TGV) is also high on the SARB 035, whose review caused me to make my purchases back when they were around $300 each. I think the bracelet is fine, solid end links and machined clasp. Great content, keep it coming.

Great video per usual, Jodie. I bought one about 6 months ago and after initially being underwhelmed, I‘ve grown to absolutely love it. Oh, and you’re right, it’s very comfortable on wrist. 👍🏼

I bought this watch right when they announced it was being discontinued so I got it at a good price. I was worried that it would be too small for my 7.25 wrist. At first it looked too small and I forced myself to wear it. It grew on me and now I love it. It’s not my everyday wear, but certainly gets some wrist time.

the point is that even at current high prices it's still one of the best quality/cost ratios you can have on the market. At the original price it was just too good to be true. Problem of the sarb is that pictures doesn't make it justice, the size on paper is too small (but it wears so beautifully, as you shown on video) and the finishing of the hands doesn't really shine on pics or videos... it's something you need to see on your wrists and it just grows on you. Awesome watch, glad to hear you changed your mind about it

This is the best watch of my small and humble collection, personally I love the brown sunburst of the dial when the lights is hits the right angle.

Jody the 033 is my go to daily beater and wears with my suits for work, I still treat it like my expensive pieces. Absolutely love it

It looks gorgeous. I dunno, it's classy if that's a thing. Looks solid and understated.

A buddy shown me his 035 last week, as I was in the process of buying a swiss diver. The diver went back to the land of forgotten dreams, and a 035 from ebay is on its way...

I sat here watching your review while looking at my SARB035 that is on my wrist. I agree. The most comfortable watch I've ever worn. Absolutely love it!!!!!

As always, an outstanding review by the ever affable Aussie Scotsman!

I’m glad you’re enjoying your SARB. Recently I discovered, through a different watch, that 38mm looks small-ish in my 17.1cm wrist. That makes me feel OK about not getting the SARB

I like the date only window without the day. For some reason the typical Seiko with the day/date window usually with a frame around it looks too much in my eyes. The date only especially with the background at the same color as the dial is the way to go for me.

Love the T-shirt lol. I sold my Seiko SARB033 in order to help fund my omega Speedmaster, but man do I miss that piece 😞. Hope you had fun on your vacation!

I also was late joining the Sarb033 train and when I got the watch, I was actually a little bit underwhelmed and also worried about the small size, but it has grown so much on me. Its charme is in its modesty and classic, timeless style. It just always looks good and wears very comfortable too.

I have mine in the mail from Japan & I can't wait to get my hands on it. I am going to be such a proud first time Seiko owner.

Took you long enough! All those polite sceptical smiles and nods as I tried to convince you all those years ago but you FINALLY come ‘round! Hallelujah. 🤣😂

Totally agree about it being the most comfortable watch - its great! Only watch I find easier to wear is the Ocean Rover! Thanks for the video.

Thanks Jodie, bought one of these for my wife 3 yrs ago. It is a great watch that scratches the itch if a Rolex Explorer is out of reach. Good lesson to learn that you should always buy your spouse a watch you can borrow!

I pulled the trigger last week and am so glad that I did. The Sarb033 is an absolute stunner. I just had it sized this morning and cannot stop looking at my wrist. Wow. I just learned about the Sarb line about a month and a half ago (only good thing about Sheltering in Place). Even this it has been discontinued for 2 years, I still wasn't immediately convinced that I should buy one. Bur after watching many video reviews--particularly this one--I decided to click all the way through in Amazon. I am so glad that I did. This is my new Every Day Watch. I love it.

Ahhhh Jody, the wee bit of Scot in me (20% Campbell) is wincing at the $400+ price on this when it's more than correct price for it's features is the original $320. BUT, the overwhelming Irishman in me knows that the heart wants what the heart wants and ne'er shall be denied. It's a handsome watch with all of the great features we seek regularly and I'm glad you have it now. Great re-review and a happy ending.

I am absolutely in love with my SARB033 after almost a month. Everyone considering one should know that the dial isn't really "black" it's more like "coffee black". In direct sunlight you get some brown out of it! It's very fun and I have zero regrets spending more than MSRP for it. I can co-sign on it being extremely comfortable. I totally forget it's there. It's WAY more comfortable than my Sinn 104 and my Casios. If you're taking video suggestions, I think you should compare the 033 with a Nodus Contrail 39 or a Certina DS-1. Those are the closest watches I've ever seen to be a similar size, price range, movement quality, and bracelet quality and I'd love to see how they stack up in person.

Thanks Jodi. Nice review

I’m so glad I picked one of these up a few years ago after watching several KZfaqrs rave about it.👍

Still a bargain at the price you paid, Jodie. It is destined to become a classic. Thanks for the update!

That is sarb for me - it wont blow you away initially but wear it a bit and you will understand the hype.

Love that I got my SARB033 for myself as a graduation gift before they announced it's discontinued. I've got it on a honey brown leather strap and it's absolutely perfect. Sporty and classy all at the same time.

At some point in the past. Seiko made big alarm clocks I have one. It also has fantastic lume when you turn out the lights. Sort of like those big old Westclox. With a big old snooze button on the top.

I have you to thank for my proliferating watch collection!

Beautiful watch I have a seiko 5 that looks amazingly similar had it three years and not acumulated as many scratches on it as you have in a month Jody what do you do with your watches haha. Great Video. Darren.

I just received my SARB033 which was pre-owned. Love it to death!!!!!!!

Got the sary057 instead. The sarb had been on my «to get list» quite some time, but I realized what matters more is that the sary actually fits my style (slightly less dressy/more sporty) and wrist size (Ø41mm) better.

I am not presently in the watch buying market, (unemployed), BUT I do love my JDMs, notably the SARB017, which I absolutely adore. BUT I also have an SRPD15K1, which has 'that certain magic", I cannot take it off. Oh, and I have an SSA231K1. Sigh. So many Seikos, so little money. Och, and I have some Scots blood, so...

Thanks for the video

My SARB035 is my favorite watch, never regretted buying it. There is a lot wrong with it but it feels so right.

It's really nice little watch. I just received mine and can't stop looking at it. There is replacement coming end of March..Still limited information but 4R movement and no sapphire..

I have both the 033 & 035 models. Got to say I love the 035 more. I only wish neither of these had that date window.

The SARB and the SARY line are some of the best Seiko has to offer. Great video!

Cool tshirt en español, mi amigo! Nice vid. Thanks for being honest, that is very appreciated in my book.

nice video jody, i got my sarb 033 in 2017, got mine pre-owned for just $180, now after this video prices will really get even higher

Muy buena la remera! Cheers from Argentina

Had the SARB033, still have the SARB035 - or now it's my wife's. I still think the creme dial punches more above it's weight than the 033. Wear yours in good health! Cheers

Bought my Sarb033 from Chrono24. Factory bracelet was way to small (8in. wrist) not sure if the previous owner removed a link or two or that was just how they were, but ended up using a leather strap for a while and eventually getting a bracelet from Uncle Seiko. It's a bit small for my wrist size but I still love it, I'm not sure what it is about it, perhaps the comfort like you mentioned. I'll keep this piece forever, definitely one of my favorites

Of all the watches seiko discontinued I regret not getting a SARG011 ... they really haven’t replaced it with anything worthwhile. The SARB has a few in the line that are similar SARX and SARY

I bought it last year and only cost me £240.00. I still loving it. Mine still look like brand new, no scratch at all.

i've had my sarb033 for coming on a year now and its my daily wear. unfortunately it is running around -45s a day but it still gets the job done. in certain lighting my black dial turns into a deep brown sunburst. also strapcode dont make the super jubilee for it unfortunately, they opted for the larger angus jubilee. i have mine on the skx013 jubilee with the sarb033 endlinks and despite missing a small center link at the integration point, the jubilee really suits it and makes it a comfortable wear. brings out its datejustness. and the side of the case is supposed to represent mt fuji.

I'm trying to decide between this and the cream dial 035 myself. I think the 035 dresses up nicer on a brown leather strap but the 033 looks great on a bracelet so I can see why you prefer it!

Gorgeous watch

A great looking watch ...always wanted one ...actually ordered one ...turns out it was a fake ad ... simple but elegant ... wish i had one ... even though it is a little small

Dammit Jody. Bought a SARB033 at the beginning of lockdown (2020). Wore it as a daily, eventually sold it to fund a "grail" (which I bought, sold, bought, sold and finally bought again) and now after months of regret....a preowed SARB is on the way. Such a charmer, and honestly one of the greats.

I’m wearing the 035 with a seiko jubilee. It looks gorgeous

They're going for $600 new now, wish I had bought one earlier.

That gap on the bracelet is a big part of what made me sell mine. The head of the watch is very nice, but I thought the bracelet was a bit of a letdown (also not enough microadjustments and would occasionally pull hairs). Right after I sold it Strapcode came out with their line of bracelets for it

I can't speak about the comparison as I've never owned any of the SARX line but I have owned four different vintage Datejusts and I have to say, for me - The SARB033 is every bit as good as any of them. Stupidly I sold mine :(

I just got an 035 from Amazon for just over $400 and consider myself truly fortunate. That cream dial has a gorgeous but subtle sunburst. In low light it almost makes the hands and markers look light-yellow gold.

Aahhh, I’ve known this vid was coming for a long time, but It was nice to hear you say it Jody. I must admit the original vid you made about the 035/033 left me a bit out of sorts. Everything is right again in the watch universe.

I bought a pre-owned SARB035 (cream dial) in the early days of watching reviews on You Tube. J. Anthony was raving about it, I picked up mine from eBay (said I was a bit green), then his broke! At first I was disappointed as I don’t normally wear anything as small as a 38. However now I love it and wear it as an evening dress piece on holiday and in rotation. True though Jody it is very comfy and it sure does have the X factor too.

Jody, if you look closely at the dial I believe it is actually a very dark brown not black. And mine did have an issue with the 6R15 movement.

Yep...lovely watch,I bought both the black & cream dial,for myself & my wife a couple of years back before they were discontinued...very,very nice watches,like datejusts but better value ;)

Nice watch, Jody. Shame about the price hike though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Best regards from Adrian in good old Sheffield England.🥃

I tend to bash my watches around too Jody...nice to see I am not the only one. Congratulations on picking up such a good example of the SARB. Thank you for another excellent video :)

I came late too to buy a Seiko SARB033. In the beginning of the year I pulled the trigger on ebay and I bought one from Japan. After a month I had a bad surprise from customs in Brazil and they charged 60% in taxes. The final price for me was around U$770 (U$481original price). It was much higher price than the original but it worth for me. There is no regret even paying a lot of taxes in Brazil. This watch is amazing piece of horology. And there is a lot of these watches in the japanese market. It is not too late. Go ahead!

Great review - the only thing I’d change about the watch would be a solid engraved embossed caseback rather than see a movement which isn’t worth seeing (same with most watched south of several grand)

I love my SARB033. I am also considering the Strapcode Super Jubilee, but think it looks a bit thick... Would be very interested to see a video review. Currently, I have a stock SKX 22mm Jubilee hacked on and prefer it to the stock, despite being a bit of a shoddy modification.

Brother, I was lucky enough to buy the line a year before it went south! I’ve got the SARB017, 33, 35 & the 65! Glad I got them before they went crazy 😜 Do not like the busy Presage line on the same 6R15 movement in my humble opinion which cost hundreds more. Nice time piece brother!

I have a Seiko that is not as nice as that but similar, 38 mm automatic. Great size for my 7-inch wrist. But the problem is the same with that, it only has two micro adjustments and if I take out a link it is too small and when I put it back in it is big. Sad it does not have enough micro adjustments. The clasp looks the same. I might sell it, or I could get swap the bracelet. Many seikos have lack of micro adjustments.

The SARB033&035 still available at US $350-$400. Classic design, sapphire crystal, 6r15 movement, and signed crown. Their supposed replacements, the SZSB range, out March 26, 2020 have the inferior 4r36 movement, Hardlex crystal and unsigned crown are available for pre-order at Amazon Japan for around $400 (rrp$500). What this means is that a comparable standard to the sarb line Seiko watch will now cost you virtually twice the price (see new models of the sarb17). The bottom line: grab one of the Sarb033 or 035 models now while they are still easy to get at around $400.

What do you think about the classic Orient TriStar ? Have you already review it ? Thanks for your work 😉

Hey man! Can you review the corgeut Aqua terra homage from AliExpress? I'm really looking forward to buy that watch and keep it as my "one watch collection".

So good.. always bummed when I see a cool watch only to find out it's ~41mm+ case size.. 38mm is the Goldilocks..

Yep, It's All Good! Great Review Dude. Go Manly!

Bought this in sapporo in 2014 and it has been a do it all watch for me from office to the weekend. The lumes are gone and its accuracy is off but its just right.

I love my SARB033, but I also agree with your observations regarding the bracelet. That's why I've dressed mine up on a few leather straps, that I switch out to match what I'm wearing. But whether you're wearing it on a bracelet (dressy sports watch) or a strap (sporty dress watch), this piece never fails to impress.

Lovely watch. I’ve been thinking about one as a alternative to a Rolex explorer I won’t be able to afford

Excellent video...I really want a sarb033

It's growing on me, think I was wrong too. Used to think it looked like a watch worn by 'Colin from accounts' - solid but ultimately dull but actually it looks really good on the wrist. Almost tempted...

Oh no😂 He said super JUBILEE ! Wait for the letter from Rolex 😂

My Sarb035 has a 6R15C movement. I purchased in late 2015. So there is a mild upgrade with the watch you purchased.

Hi jody al here from sheffield Eng. Ive got the 035 and its going nowhere , i love it , except that is the bracelet and the awful two hole adjustment. I love my bracelets but like them tight , unfortunately with mine i either cant close it or it slips over my wrist knuckle which is no good for me. Ive even thought about getting out my dremel and drilling a new hole but unfortunately theres not enough room to do so. I currently have it on a chris ward blue leather strap and it does look very good but i do keep going back to the bracelet to try and find a work around to tighten it slightly. Any ideas. Cheers jode. Alsheff

What do you get when you make a SARB033 with a only 10mm thick titanium case plus bracelet, AR coated sapphire crystal, perpetual calendar, tough solar multiband 6? The Casio Oceanus OCW-S100.

still a great watch. Im glad you are keeping it in ur collection.

Hello Jody how can I protect the Glas of my watch

Seiko prices inflated?! No, that can't be true!!

Great video and review. You got me looking into getting a used one.

Was thoroughly pissed that Seiko discontinued the Sarb 17/33/35 last year

Mine gets magnetized often enough, which is annoying if you expect it to keep time really well. But It's a lovely day to day watch. Having paid 300 for it, I honestly think it's worth the price. Although that bracelet definitely belongs to another movie, the only thing I actually don't quite like it while I wear this watch is the fact it simply refuses to sit where I put it on my wrist. Still love it!

I have an 035. Beautiful little thing. I prefer wearing it on a leather strap.

Hello Jody, great revue as usual. After your "Should you Buy a Seiko SARB 033/035" video I took the plunge on a 033 sold as pre-owned on fleebay, but in reality a factory refurb. The seller had quite a few. The watch came as new, with a minuscule scratch on the first link after the endlink, a clear sign of transport wear, for $350 US. Indeed, all your revue points are spot on. The X factror of this watch is the case design. It reminds me from it's side, of a Japanese warriors helmet, making it uniquely Japanese. The 033 replaced on my wrist, watches costing 30X more. Won't name names... If your are looking for an even more comfortable Seiko, try finding a 2011/12 model year SSA001/003/007/008 which while a 44mm case, it sits more comfortably on my 7.25" wrist. You might think this reference is unobtainium, but look for SSA192K1 (maybe you can revue it someday), a recent Limited Edition Re-release...Only Seiko does things this way. Regards!

I was having a hard time understanding your words and I opened the subtitles and to my surprise the subtitles are having a hard time understanding as well. LOL!!!

I bought a SARB033 last year (February) after much deliberation between it and the SARB035. Loved the black dial in pictures but never did in person. The lack of AR coating was really bad with a black dial and I found the polished hands and markers disappeared on the dial sometimes. Also didn’t like the look of the white lumed dauphine hands. Ended up selling it in August and bought the SARB035 this past November. Much happier with the 035. The lack of AR is no where as much of an issue against the cream dial. The visibility of the markers are better and the lumed portion of the hands almost makes them look skeletonized against the cream dial. The overall legibility of the watch is greatly improved. My only complaints are I wish the dial was more white than cream and that the date wheel matched the dial. But I still prefer the SARB035 over the 033. Fantastic piece even at $500.

Bought mine finally...better late than never!

Hi Jody, I have a Sarx 035 a beautiful watch - slightly bigger with a much better bracelet than the Sarb.

Hi,im just wondering if those BOX winders of yours could affect the watch accuracy.coz i have one of those winder and im worried that it could have magnetize my oris aquis

Lol! I knew it!!!! So glad for you.

I was just about to sell my white face dial. Now I'll keep it. Thank you.

Wow, yours looks more battered than mine and I’ve had mine a lot longer! It’s a keeper for me, enjoy!

The SARB035 and SARB033 popped up several times on the Japanese Amazon site last month for ¥33,943 (about $320). Didn't buy one because I bought the 035 back in 2016. However, seeing that makes me wonder if they were really discontinued.

It's kinda fun that Seiko, once known for being very good value propositions, are now known for being inflated-price watches (at least all the interesting pieces...). What a turn-around.