Kwt 11 Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Hi all, Thought I show you my latest purchase - the Grand-esque Seiko Sarb035. I have been lusting after this watch for some time after watching countless videos on youtube and seeing the pictures that people have this watch already posted in the Seiko Section. This is my second Seiko, I use to have a Seiko Kinetic many moons ago. This particular model is exclusive to Japan Only so I sourced it from Ebay and avoided the import tax at the same time as the seller said it would be dispatched from UK warehouses. It took over a week to arrive but I didn't get stung so I definitely can't complain. Called the Japanese Datejust by some, this watch borrows a lot of design similarities from the Grand Seiko at a fraction of the price. The quality of the finishing, case detail, finish on the seconds hand, details on the markers and bracelet elevate this above the cheaper Seiko's that are a dime an dozen found in Elisabeth Duke and the like. The colour of the watch has this nice off white appearance which predicatively changes different shades when looked head on and such and in the light. It was a toss up between this one and the SARB033 which is the black variant. Powered by Seiko's cal. 6R20 - this movement is described as an workhorse and accurate. The watch is a modest 36-37mm size but kinda wears like a 40mm, great for people with tiny wrist like me. I have no intention of ever wearing it on the bracelet so changed it to an Hirsh Duke Alligator Strap for an affordable nice appealing dress watch. It even has some lume Bang for buck, I don't think you can beat this. Enjoy the pictures and some next to my Gen Daytona. Edited October 23, 2015 by Kwt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted October 23, 2015 Nice. Definitely looks better on the black leather. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted October 23, 2015 Nice. Definitely looks better on the black leather. I like it. Yeah always my intention to wear it on the leather. Just gives it a different dimension and I think the watch appears smaller on the bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted October 23, 2015 Congrats! I need to give mine some more love. Dig the leather! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted October 23, 2015 That's great buddy. Those SARB series are seriously classy. I'm getting tempted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted October 23, 2015 That looks great on black strap ! Congratulations buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted October 23, 2015 Awesome! P.S. I also love how people are calling lower priced white Seiko's "baby grand Seiko" heh . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted October 23, 2015 Beautiful watch dude. Powered by Seiko's cal. 6R20 - this movement is described as an workhorse and accurate. Looking at your photos it would seem you have the lower beat 6R15 movement (21,600 vph) fitted. Better power reserve than the 6R20 though (50 hrs vs 45 hrs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted October 23, 2015 Awesome! P.S. I also love how people are calling lower priced white Seiko's "baby grand Seiko" heh . Haha yeah I know. Tbh I heard it has been referred to a baby grand Seiko a lot on the web hence me mentioning it here. Not fortunate enough to join the GS Snowflake club yet! Beautiful watch dude. Powered by Seiko's cal. 6R20 - this movement is described as an workhorse and accurate. Looking at your photos it would seem you have the lower beat 6R15 movement (21,600 vph) fitted. Better power reserve than the 6R20 though (50 hrs vs 45 hrs). Ah sorry yeah thanks for the correction dude! Thanks for all your comments guys. It's really an very inexpensive piece but so well designed and proportional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 23, 2015 Absolutely superb! If these were a few mm larger I'd have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted October 23, 2015 Yes I like the strap combo- congrats! Expensive @ 45,000, no??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted October 23, 2015 What size (measurements) is the Hirsch strap? Might have to pick one up for my SARB, small wrists here too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted October 23, 2015 Yes I like the strap combo- congrats! Expensive @ 45,000, no??!! Haha dude its £241 converted although I got it cheaper then that from eBay. What size (measurements) is the Hirsch strap? Might have to pick one up for my SARB, small wrists here too. It's medium length so 110/70 mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted October 24, 2015 ^^^ Excellent. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
