Orient Star Automatic RE-AU0004B00B Review - BEST Seiko SARB033 Alternative

The Orient Star Automatic RE-AU0004B00B might just be the Seiko SARB033 alternative we all have been waiting for.
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[@balesjo]

This Orient Star Contemporary watch (an improvement over the OS Classic series) is now on my immediate wish list. Yes, this does have a reflective coating on the sapphire crystal (the Classic has mineral glass) is good to a depth of 100 meters (Classic series good only to 50mm). Dial colors Black, Blue, and White. Orient Star seems to be running even more under-the-radar than Orient, known mainly to enthusiasts (which is a shame). A year ago I took an Orient Helios into the jewelers to have the bracelet downsized. The jeweler commented on how beautiful the watch was and asked about the Orient brand as he wasn't familiar with the brand (they carried Tissot and Omega primarily). I imagine the Orient Star will elicit a greater response!

[@rickhoevenaars7833]

This is the first watch I purchased when I started down the watch collecting path. I’ve since bought much more expensive pieces but I continue to enjoy wearing this one quite regularly. It’s a beautiful watch and an amazing value.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Similarly, I'm surprised at how well it stands up to more expensive pieces. The design and finish is surprisingly well done.

[@DocmastahRS]

I have had this watch for almost a year now and I absolutely love it! Love how it fits, how it wears on the wrist, how accurate it is and especially how well-finished and beautiful it looks. Whenever I look at it or wear it I'm amazed again and again by what Orient made at this price point. Photos and videos do it no justice! It's an absolute belter! Also, it is by far, and I do mean by faaaaaaaar, the watch that gets the most compliments and inquiries from friends, family, and even complete strangers compared to all of my other watches. Let's be honest, most of the time people don't really pay attention to the watch you're wearing or you get some comments about some interesting piece here and there. But with this one, I've had those legendary stories come true. You know, those stories about people staring at it or approaching me in the mall or in the park and going "Excuse me, that's a very nice watch you have there. What (brand) is it? Can I see it up close? Where did you buy it...?" Crazy stuff!!! It's a stunning watch that looks way more expensive than it actually is, and one that has secured a permanent place in my heart and my collection! Thanks for the review. Cheers!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Ha, I really do understand what you mean with this watch. I'm surprised at how well designed and finished it is, and even more surprised that it isn't wildly popular among the watch crowd. It hits all of the right notes, and everything watch enthusiasts typically seek out, and more. Compliment grabber for sure. Thanks for watching, and for sharing your story with this awesome piece.

[@DocmastahRS]

@@ChronometerCheck Thanks! You're welcome. Keep making these reviews about watches flying under the radar. All the other watch tubers are anyway reviewing all the same pieces... Cheers!

[@iwantolee5309]

Is it Screw Down Crown or Not? Thanks 🙏 Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@roco8809]

No screw down

[@HardePeople]

What’s the accuracy like?

[@kenanpopovcevic1075]

Bought blue version couple of months ago. Not a fan of roman numerals and i think power reserve should be symmetrical, apart from that, hands, indices and color of dial is just perfect. Picked it over PRX automatic. it looks very expensive and quality built. It has one of the most unusual hands I've ever seen, depending on angle in which they reflect light they seem like to change shape. Also rose gold gives it a bit of a nice detail but not too much. Rotor seems a bit high pitched loud, but function is great, i find power reserve really useful if I am swapping watches. My watchmaker was impressed by it and his collection are omega, rolex and panerais, so I guess that says something about the watch.

[@arielargo]

Good review. I would also recommend the Citizen NB1050 as a SARB/SARX alternative. It's slimmmer, 38mm, longer lugs though, better case finishing, movement and also comes with a protective coating for case and bracelet called Duratect.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Wow, thanks for putting this on my radar! Looks quite nice.

[@archievthapa3593]

On the dot !!! I've been researching on this Citizen beauty - now will also chk this Orient !!!

[@WesWatchRoom]

That is honestly stunning and I actually like it a little more than the SARB. I already have a SARY so don't really need a similar watch but if I didn't have that, this would be my new pick.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Absolutely, one only needs one black dial everyday watch. Thanks for watching, I've gone ahead and checked out your channel as well! Good stuff.

[@WesWatchRoom]

@@ChronometerCheck Thank you, much appreciated.

[@bewhatyouare5051]

Beautiful watch 😍

[@paulo1901]

Great watch! They also have it in white dial with blue seconds hand,... They look nicer end more refined than the equivalent Seikos.

[@ericfreutel8240]

Are the hands genuinely blued ? or simply colored blue?

[@minimalistmaverick]

Are you sure The lug to lug is 46? I only ask bc i've seen conflicting answers in other videos. from 47 all the way up to 49. Trying to see if this will work as a "dress watch" for my 6.5'' wrists

[@manuvns]

Can you comment on the bracelet quality and comfort I’m looking for comfortable bracelet

[@hybridstrength5065]

Came here off of reddit. Great review! I find the star to be a bit more dressy than the sarb033. Prefer a more sporty watch myself. But i can see where the hype with these models is. The star looks like a great piece and contender for the 033.

[@hybridstrength5065]

Ive been on a monta kick lately. If i was looking for a dressier piece i would hands down go with the monta noble. Although it is way more expensive.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks very much! I do agree the Star is a bit dressier. But not in a way that wouldn't make it suitable for everyday wear, imo.

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@hybridstrength5065 I would love to get my hands on one one day - I've heard nothing but good things. Seems like they're mostly focused on build quality over a flashy eye-grabbing design, which is refreshing.

[@dandc2011]

Excellent review. As far as the finishing goes, I would definitely put the Orient on par with most of the Seiko SARX series vs the SARB. For example, I own both the SARX045 and this one(well, the silver dial version). The Orient really gives it a run for its money. And, the SARX is supposed to be a step up from the SARB. As far as the movements go, the 6r15 in the Seiko keeps about +7-9sec from perfect, and the f6n4 in the Orient is running at about 10sec. It's much more decorated than the Seiko though. The Seiko looks very sterile and instrument-like, compared to the Orient.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Agreed all around!

[@Watchmade]

Great watch. Another alternative: check the Citizen NB1050 with 38mm

[@ChronometerCheck]

Fantastic suggestion, will take a closer look, thank you.

[@archievthapa3593]

Spot on !!!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Really enjoying this piece - it genuinely has me considering selling off my SARB033, especially for the ridiculously inflated prices they're going for these days. What do you think? *Pick one up here:* geni.us/OrientStarAutomatic

[@jubitolik]

I wish dial was less busy like on 42 mm OS version...

[@iwantolee5309]

May someone give me info Is it Screw Down Crown or Not? Thanks 🙏 Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@LamarFaciane]

The sarb033/035 are $300 dollar watches trading for ridiculous prices. I couldn't bring myself to pay north of $500 for one. I went with the sarx045 which to my mind for $600 is the JDM Presage sleeper ✌🏽

[@keefw361]

The orient looks much more expensive compared to the SARB

[@ChronometerCheck]

10000%

[@rangorango7545]

I have one, beautiful

[@yapolloable]

This is more of omega aqua Terra alternative as it feels more sporty and hunky. Very handsome watch!

[@ChronometerCheck]

This is a great comparison.

[@Shri_V]

The sarb looks especially dowdy here...in other videos it looks a lot sharper.

[@leonardof.4642]

How would this wear on my 6 and half inches wrist? Asking for a friend

[@TypeSly]

I'll take this over the SARB033 anyday, everyday.

[@ross1880]

This might be a dumb question but are Orient Star watches better than Orient Star

[@lojuiming]

this Orient Star, it's screwed crown or not?

[@TheGaztela]

Sin reserva de marcha sería muy bonito

[@Barnaby_bo]

When holding the watch try and keep it still so we don't get a headache. Thanks

[@ChronometerCheck]

Fair criticism, completely agree. It's something I need to constantly remind myself.

[@pitbull_angel]

Orient star re-au0004b00b 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@GANDALF-ml7ck]

i al italian. Questo orologio è Meraviglioso! Però non hai parlato della precisione del movimento. Quanto guadagna o perde al giorno??

[@alicansunal3487]

Da quello che io uso guadagna 10 secondi oppure perde 5 secondi dipendende dal meccanismo. Ho avuto 3-4 di questi nel passato, ancora ne ho uno nel livello cronometrico e' preciso.

[@watsondna]

Well of course you can see what you are saying but the 6 and 12 don’t do it for me. I like the power indicator and the price. I am going to check it out on the used market.

[@ChronometerCheck]

That's a good point about the roman numeral indices. I can see how they might turn some people off.

[@YannickKhong]

Missed opportuning on the date window. it's white not black and matching the dial :P

[@ChronometerCheck]

For sure, but I believe they wanted to balance it out with the hour index at 9:00

[@YannickKhong]

@@ChronometerCheck there's already reflective metal around the date window though.

[@marcinszczesny4392]

Google translator I've had it for a few weeks but white, beautiful watch. However, it has disadvantages. It is quite heavy, I think mainly because of the bracelet because it is thick. I'm going to replace the belt, so that's not a problem. The shiny dial is disturbing, it reflects a lot of reflections, in my opinion, a matte dial would be more elegant and practical. Before buying the white one, I also watched it with a black dial, there the effect was a lot, a lot of flashes, and the deep black matt would be sensational. On the black, with strong shop lighting from many sides, fingerprints were very clearly visible on the glass of the watch. It's ok

[@ChronometerCheck]

All good points. Matte vs glossy dials is definitely a matter of preference, it may not be for you. I hope you find a watch that is more suitable for your style

[@marcinszczesny4392]

@@ChronometerCheck It's not about preference, it's about practicality - the matte dial does not reflect light so much. I was looking for over a year and a half - frequent visits to various websites, various stationary stores, various brands of watches. It started to tire and frustrate me and my family... One day I found AU0005L00B (blue dial) on the internet and fell in love with it. However, I was looking for a white one and it turned out to be so. Unfortunately, only to order, and to view on site only black. After a month, they appeared again in stores, by mail order. Orient star was my favourite, but at the end I also considered Seiko Sharp edged SPB165J1, Atlantic Worldmaster Incabloc Mechanical 53680.41.93, and for a while Seiko Alpinist SPB243J1. I bought O Sta and Orient Bambino FAC00008W0 at a very good price. Bambino maybe even prettier, but it's not like OS. I'm not going to buy other watches, orient star if it had a better dial would be perfect ;-) Today I saw on the Japanese website in gray color and made of reinforced titanium 4906006266371 WZ0011AF. Fortunately, I already have a worn-out watch, and the gray one is much more expensive. Now let others search.

[@newtonlee7849]

The Orient is much more refined watch than the Seiko SARB. I have an O Star Open heart model, & sold a SARB last year. The SARB had a terribly finished bracelet. This is especially noticed in the inside edges of the links.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Yes, there are many little details where the Orient Star shines (no pun intended) over the SARB. The bracelet is definitely one of them. :)

[@angusmacpherson2981]

Why did you not remove the wrapping,are you just going to sell your free watch.

[@user-hz8uq7cw7i]

just got the blue one, suoer hard to find in EU.' yaay

[@edmunddantes4757]

And the clasp????

[@saigoneseSG]

Seiko SZSB011, Seiko Sary 057 and this one are three best of all JDM watches 👍

[@ericfreutel8240]

please provide close-ups of the dial. At arm’s length this review is more akin to the eye chart at the dmv than it is to a watch review. Watching your hand bob around is mesmerizing, but very distracting.

[@ChronometerCheck]

I hear you - started including some macro shots in newer videos!

[@AliasEveWatches]

It looks great and the quality seems better! However, I just find the dial too busy... I think one of the reasons why people love the SARB is its simplicity.

[@ChronometerCheck]

That's a fair point, the SARB is certainly simple and rather minimal, and some may prefer that.

[@archievthapa3593]

Exactly !!! thats why Citizen NB 1050 seems so perfect !!!

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I think the number one thing people like about the sarb is that it is small and it wears small. The orient wears quite a bit bigger so I don’t think it’s really a good alternative, although the watch is very beautiful in it’s own right.

[@crBudgetWatches]

It’s up at 600 usd now .

[@tbnhathuy]

Where do you get that price?

[@krakenreleased9863]

It will be perfect (for me, that is) if the calendar (or without the calendar at all) is white on black.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Good point - I do agree, I wish the date wheel matched as well.

[@bartek8981]

Id love IT did not have the Roman markers

[@gunnerkicks6590]

not in australia for decent price

[@carlogalopo2605]

It's not that refined. The dial is too busy. Text's are obscenely large

[@animus444k]

My dude can you try and stabilize your hands. Damn

[@danikivanov2147]

пружину заведи на Ориент

[@watterra]

OrStarклассные часы. Мне не нравится шкала запаса хода, портит общую картину циферблата часов.

[@peterhallam6506]

That power reserve at the top of the dial ruins it.

[@josephlevin2176]

арамарик ватч

[@Martastik7]

Do you have parkinsons? Can you hold the watch still for 2 seconds?

[@saigoneseSG]

This is better than Seiko sarb033, very elegant and modern dresses watches