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Seiko SARB033

SARB (Japan market) · SARB dress. No longer sold new by Seiko US

Video reviews

I Am Priced Out Of This Watch - SEIKO SARB033 Review
Broke Watch Fanatic · YouTube
The Perfect Everyday Watch? | Seiko SARB033 Revisited 2021
WatchGecko · YouTube

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Where to buy

New · authorized

No longer sold new by Seiko in the US.

No seller listed for this one yet.

New · grey market (unauthorized)

Often cheaper. Covered by the store’s own warranty, not Seiko’s.

Pre-owned

The main way to buy this one now. Check condition, box and papers.

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The basics

Price
Not sold new by Seiko US
See pre-owned options under Where to buy
Size
38 mm × 11.2 mm
44 mm lug to lug
Strap width
20 mm
Any 20 mm strap fits
Water resistance
100 m
Sapphire crystal
Yes
Will it fit my wrist?

Rough rule of thumb from lug-to-lug length (44 mm), not a promise. Wrist shape matters; try one on if you can.

How it works day to day

Movement
Automatic, hand-winding
Caliber 6R15, rated +25 to -15 s/day (per review; official sheet not checked yet)
Hacking seconds
Yes
Seconds hand stops when you pull the crown, so you can set the time exactly
Hand-winding
Yes
Power reserve
About 50 hours

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