Seiko SARB035 vs SARB033 - Which one should you get?

[@LorianandLothric]

Some people will scoff at you wanting to keep the watch forever or to pass it on but the SARB033/035 truly is a special watch. It deserves to be in many people's collections for life. It's a real gem of a watch, and this is coming from someone who owns watches in the 4 figures.

[@motorbikeray]

The dial's crystal is sapphire and the rotor-side crystal is Hardlex

[@TheChirpyPanda]

Thanks for the heads up, I noted my mistake in the description for future references.

[@felipec2157]

I was able to buy a 035 last year for $300 on used market and it still had some stickers on it. I have both and I have really hard time favoring one over the other.

[@TheChirpyPanda]

You are one of the lucky ones!

[@HRM.H]

I'm a sucker for crème/white dials. One of my all time favorites Seiko's is the scvf007.

[@lopezfielitz]

i wish there was a baby alpinist version of the scvf007

[@bibekbhattacharya6356]

Great review. I got one last month for about $450, in good condition, so I'll count myself very lucky. Just one thing though, the crystal is sapphire and not hardlex. Thanks.

[@protoman2260]

I got mine for around the same price. Lucky as hell too cuz I swear the next month they were all over 5 and 6 hundred. Absolutely insane

[@TimothyW8]

035 is my choice because the cream dial made this unique to me. There are many beautiful watches with a black dial, but not so many that have a cream dial and can do what the sarb does. Don't get me wrong, I do also love the 033 with the black dial, it reminds me of a rolex explorer, but a little more versatile. Either way, Sarb is a winner

[@Sizzle_Bear]

I have both and 073 variant. None will ever be sold so I can relate to your sentiment about handing the watch down

[@kelvin.008]

I got both brand new in 2020. Sarb033 @ USD800 and Sarb035 @USD 370. not using the bracelets, on a dozen different straps..

[@vinnynoxy]

Where did the 033 from?

[@kelvin.008]

@@vinnynoxy Japan

[@steelsteez6118]

You should really get both. They're really that good. If I had to choose only one though, it would be the 35..that creme dial is really unrivaled in terms of elegance. But you also NEED (lol) the black dial for everyday wear and versatility.

[@jonasnaeyaert3738]

There are sapphire crystals on these SARB-watches, friend.

[@TheChirpyPanda]

Thanks mate, I realised after posting the video, have already added it as a correction in the description, thanks for calling it out though

[@daidojiuji9276]

Please check your title, it should be 033 vs 035. Going back to topic, I got both a few weeks ago, no regrets. I used have an 035 six years ago, biggest regret in my watch decisions when I sold it. So I got it back plus the black dial. Dimensions are great, add the decent bracelet, sapphire crystal, applied indices, sword-like hands, and classic dials. Got the black dial Sharp Edge (the hemp pattern disappears at an angle), and although it's a superior watch, I'm still keeping my Sarbs. Thanks.

[@consumertester5665]

The cream face is so much more legible. I have the 035 and have never regretted buying it - I feel now especially that I made a shrewd choice that watch geeks can respect. It’s my daily beater and I am as proud of it as I would be of a Datejust.

[@JeeGee114]

Interesting. For me the 033 is much more legible.

[@planetdee3587]

As you mention in the video, sometimes one suits your skin tone better. For me it is the 035. Had it since 2015. My first decent mechanical watch. Got for $293 new.

[@brendanpham3238]

Just a heads up, the geckota presidential bracelet can use the original end link so you can get a better fitting bracelet! I personally went with a sarb033 for my graduation. It’s more of a strap monster.

[@TheChirpyPanda]

Oh thanks for the heads up, but the 2nd hand Sarb I got didn't come with the original bracelet unfortunately so didn't know I could interchange it. I'll see if I can source it elsewhere though.

[@sarmadislamictv8433]

Great video sir . And u know what I got the Presarb scvs 003 which has everything like that of sarb 033, case design and dial is the same . Just two main differences . No chapter ring , and Lume on the outer side of the indexes . Really cool 😎 more than sarb 033

[@joshua-dh1ng]

I got one today new for 200 dollars the lady sold two of them one white for 200 and the black one for 100 dollars she dint know what she was selling :(

[@steelsteez6118]

4:24 I have to disagree here... Compared to the geckota president bracelet and the uncle seiko president bracelet the original bracelet feels of much better quality. I own both the geckota and the uncle seiko president bracelets for the SARBs and they both feel extremely cheap.

[@hait3k]

bought both

[@ChaPPie01]

Wel not worth a buy both right now the prices sky rocket,for that price much better watches out there!

[@TheChirpyPanda]

Agreed!

[@stuartphillips2960]

I have the SARBs 033.035.017 and 065. All have sapphire NOT HARDLEX. GOOD JOB

[@TheChirpyPanda]

You are absolutely right, I have added the error adjustment in the description. Thanks for pointing this out to me, I keep thinking it's Hardlex as I am so used to Seiko using it.

[@JeeGee114]

The Sarb 065 has hardlex. That is why I only have the other three.

[@JeeGee114]

They have both.

[@SinnMaster]

Crystal is sapphire, my guy. Do better