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Seiko SARB series

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:11 pm
by Torrid
Anyone here owned one? I've been thinking about a SARB033 for a long time now. I thought I would eventually go for a GS but I already feel a bit weird lately having as much money in a watch like the Tuna when I'm historically a $500 watch guy, so the GS definitely isn't happening. Seiya has these under $400 right now.


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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:17 pm
by CesarG
They look amazing. Don't even think about it. Get it and let us know what you think.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:30 pm
by sharkfin
I think they look great and also as alternative to a GS.

I never owned one, but many guys out there bought for same reasoning as yourself.

They seem to get scooped up pretty quick on the sales forums.

Good luck. ;)

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:12 am
by dnslater
Great line of watches. 6r15 is a reliable movement with 50 hours of power reserve. Go for it. Sarb line is one of the great values in the watch world.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:18 am
by smalls
They wear very small. Brother-in-law has one that I tried on and it just felt tiny. Smaller than the Sinn 556 I had.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:35 am
by BBK357
I've always wanted to get this one but don't know if I can pull off the green/gold combo-
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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:44 am
by Torrid
BBK357 wrote:I've always wanted to get this one but don't know if I can pull off the green/gold combo-
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I was looking at that one too and had the same reservations. I like the 6R15 movement and the Sumo no matter how hard I tried was not a keeper either time I had it. I'm sure I'll own another 6R15 watch at some point, most likely the 033. I think this would be my first watch purchase in 10+ years that didn't have a 200m+ depth rating. it would be my first watch without a rotating bezel that wasn't a G-Shock.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:46 am
by fastward
Torrid wrote:
BBK357 wrote:I've always wanted to get this one but don't know if I can pull off the green/gold combo-
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I was looking at that one too and had the same reservations. I like the 6R15 movement and the Sumo no matter how hard I tried was not a keeper either time I had it. I'm sure I'll own another 6R15 watch at some point, most likely the 033. I think this would be my first watch purchase in 10+ years that didn't have a 200m+ depth rating. it would be my first watch without a rotating bezel that wasn't a G-Shock.

You live in LV, I think you can swing a watch w/ <200m wr ;)

I have always kept an eye on the Sarbs, especially this Alpinist, but the size has always scared me off.
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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:49 am
by Torrid
The size would concern me, but I've always kept smaller watches the longest. The Tuna works for me because of the short lugs, but the Sumo wore too large for my tastes.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:01 am
by toxicavenger
Try it out, you won't loose if you have to sell it.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:01 am
by kfalk
I've got the SARB035 and although it isn't huge it, I think the size is okay - especially for a dressier watch. The dial goes anywhere from white, to cream, to pearl. Here are a couple pics for reference on an aprox. 7" wrist.

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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:06 am
by Torrid
The white looks great. I may have to consider that one as an option.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:31 am
by CesarG
BBK357 wrote:I've always wanted to get this one but don't know if I can pull off the green/gold combo-
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Out of all the classy versions available you want the ugliest one offered?

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:32 am
by dnslater
If you have an issue with size, there is also the SARB059, with an SKX case, 6R15 movement and super dark green dial. I've been tempted. I think it comes on a SEL bracelet as well.

Might be really interesting with a Murphy bezel and dive insert. Hmmm.... :think:
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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:18 am
by carlodwc
If you like them they are definitely worth the money. I had the SARB35 and the SCVS001 and they were great. I still have the Alpinist SARB013, 015 and 017. Best watch for the money.

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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:40 am
by justsellbrgs
check the SARB021

http://jikanwatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/ ... rb021.html

a little more to offer than the 033 in terms of dial and markers...

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:46 am
by Torrid
033 on the way. The lume pushed me over the edge over the 021. I have some other plans in the works that will have me listing the Tuna in the sales forum too. I didn't think I'd ever do that, but things change.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:51 am
by CesarG
Tuna. Yum.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:34 pm
by gonzomantis
carlodwc wrote:If you like them they are definitely worth the money. I had the SARB35 and the SCVS001 and they were great. I still have the Alpinist SARB013, 015 and 017. Best watch for the money.

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I've got this model, and absolutely love it.

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:53 pm
by BBK357
CesarG wrote:
BBK357 wrote:I've always wanted to get this one but don't know if I can pull off the green/gold combo-
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Out of all the classy versions available you want the ugliest one offered?


It's the hands and dial layout- i absolutely love it.
I think they made a black dial that's been out of production for a while.
No way, Seiko discontinuing a well loved model?

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:53 pm
by BBK357
Carlo which model is this?:

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Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:42 am
by carlodwc
BBK357 wrote:Carlo which model is this?:

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Seiko SARB015 however I installed on it the hands from the earlier version Alpinist. Here is the original post:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15039

Re: Seiko SARB series

Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:49 am
by Tomsteve
I saw all images one by one and every Seiko Model is good. when you use then you can feel.