I love the enthusiasm and positive energy in each and every video. Thank you for all the effort you put into every video, I enjoy your channel very much.
I was exactly in your situation earlier this year. I am happy that you aren't afraid of this temporary inconvenience and will use this down time to re-energize. Good luck and keep these awesome video coming :)
I used to be afraid of things. A lot in fact. Something snapped inside my brain about five years ago and I am now basically fearless. I like to tackle things head on and be positive about their outcomes. I've found that when I do that, I grow as a person. Thanks, man! Cheers!
We're opposite twins! I have the black dialed version of this watch and the sarb035. My wife bought this watch for me and , at first, I thought it was too big (on my 7" wrist) but now I think it's perfect. It's the most comfortable big watch I own. Despite the heftiness, I often forget I have it on. I wore it on a trip to Tokyo and a couple Japanese dudes thought it was a Grand Seiko (Goorando Saykoh). Congrats!
That's rad! I need to acquire the SARB035 already. And the SARY057 then I can do the ultimate comparison. Hmmmm. Goorando Saykoh. I wan to wear a GS to McDonald's in japan so I can make a video called Goorando Saykoh Macudoolnaldo.
I own this watch and it is a gem. Excellent value, AR sapphire, anti-magnetic, solid endlinks and the size is perfect for a modern dress watch. Only gripe is the clasp that has unsightly gap. Looks good on just about any strap though.
I have the SARY057, and I really like it. I do wish that it had the 6r15 though. I wear the watch all the time, and it is a great watch for work and casual environments.
I have the white one open heart, and I love it even getting compliments about it, and you don t fuck Anny buddy off like with a 10.000$ Swiss Watch :) PS. I bought mine for 190€ one year old on Ebay it s like new
gr8 review as always. we seem to have similar tastes in watches...my sary055 also has a mislaigned chapter ring as well, tho more pronounced than yours (didn't notice it until someone online pointed the problem out)! ever consider doing your watch collection video? would love to see it. keep up the good work!
Pleeease adivice... The SARB's have gone up in price to around $350 to $500. Would you still buy the SARB? Or this will be a good option at around the same price (~$350)???
Good luck at your upcoming big meeting! Great to hear that you're being realistic yet positive about all of it! Kudos and great review! I'm stuck between the SARB and SARY line in black dial.
Thank you, Pierce. I appreciate it! Now about the watch, I cannot tell you which would be better. I'd have to get the SARY057 to better judge that. I have a feeling that it has a completely different feel than the SARY055. The SARB033 really is special, though. I LOVE mine. It's...perfect. Cheers!
i once stuck between sarb and sary then i am glad i made a great choice, i got SARY 057 and it much nicer on your wrist without lume, plus day and date also but the movt of sarb is better though
Enjoy the Japanese days of the week (and learn a little kanji too). Sunday = Sun/Day, Monday = Moon/Month, Tuesday = Fire, Wednesday = Water, Thursday = Tree, Friday = Gold, Saturday = Earth/Dirt
Nice review! The 055 also comes in an international model, Ref. # SRP527(black dial version is SRP529), with the days in French/English versus the Kanji/English of the 055/057. I also believe that the SRP is manufactured in Southeast Asia versus the SARY being assembled in Japan, though this info came to me through a watch smith and not from Seiko or any industry mags/sites. I have the 055 and use it as a casual watch and I really like its flexibility with straps, as I prefer straps to bracelets and it's a real strap Ho, lol. The only negative that sorta bugged me is the 22mm lug width with the 41mm case. It brings out the bracelet/strap much more than I prefer and I can't understand why they didn't go with 20mm, of which I have a ton more straps, LMAO Enjoyed the vid! Have a nice week🍻 My Best, RP
Dennis Kwok Seiko claims that the 055/057 is made/assembled in Japan. I guess they could be full of shit. I never gave it that much thought. As I lost one of my balls as a result of radiation for cancer, while I'll occasionally bet some coin on something, my ball is never on the table, lol Stay well👊 RP
Dennis Kwok. Both the JDM version and the international versions have "MADE IN JAPAN" printed on the dial (I personally own the SRP529J1 which I believe is a international model manufactured in Japan). That notwithstanding, i fully agree with you that it's unlikely that these watches are completely manufactured in Japan. Seiko's interpretation of "made in Japan" has a liberal amount of latitude. For instance, Seiko considers any watch manufactured in an overseas factory that is supervised by a Japanese national to be a "made in Japan" product. It's very likely that both versions came off the same production line with the only difference being the kanji date wheel for the JDM designated product. This makes sense from an efficiency standpoint. Moreover, JDM literally designates that particular product for the Japanese market and does not necessarily have any bearing on where its parts are made or where it is assembled. Case (pun intended) in point; my sarb035 (a JDM product) caseback is stamped "china made" on the inside. So, if you're betting balls with RP Jake, you'll both be gratified to know that you're both correct and, at the same time, wrong. Just be happy that no testicles will be sacrificed. Ultimately, it's somewhat ridiculous to make distinctions between the two versions as they are virtually identical (except for the date wheel) in design, quality and price : )
RP Jake If it's not made in Japan, it will say mvt japan for movement Japan at the bottom of the dial. When it's made in Japan it says....made in Japan. That's for Seiko.;)
That is true. It is "Made" in japan but that just meana that it was all put together in Japan. Many of the parts could be produced in china/malayasia/Taiwan/etc, shipped to Japan and assembled there.
Amazing piece. I’m thinking about jumping on a black dial version. Had a look at the international version but agree the Japanese days is a pretty cool detail - might even keep the value a bit better because of the limited availability I’m kinda lost in model numbers here - what’s the (newest) model number for a black dial?
Question for watch afficiandos. I recently tried some CK watches, yes Calvin Klein, yeah they're Swiss made. I was totally blown away by their fit and finish. I'm not talking about the movement, just the case and bracelet finishing, design n craftsmanship... Just immaculate, reminded me of my Sarx 033. Sure CK don't have sapphire crystal, but their domed glass looked a thing of beauty, no automatic movement n they're a fashion brand, but they're owned by Swatch and i was simply impressed by the finish of their watches. Would you advise me on picking one up over a possible Japanese watch? My main req is finesse and sharp quality of case n bracelet n crystal
The main question you should ask yourself is: do I like it? At the end of the day, you get a watch because it’s a design/movement/look you like. I have watches that range from $15 to $500 and I bought them on one principal: I liked them. Of course there are certain styles for different purposes, but if you like it, you like it! Just don’t buy Daniel Wellington watches. They’re garbage.
Wanted to buy one but all 4 the store had in stock had very misaligned chapter rings, worse than on an SKX. Ended up hunting for a perfect SKX in the end
Kurt! How about a vs between this and the Sarb? I'm on the fence between the two, I definitely want the white/cream dialed versions, and I keep going back and forth. If the SARY could have the clasp from the Sarb, I feel like it'd be an easier decision, but for now, I can't tell. Hook a brotha up!
That's a tough one. I really like both but if i had to choose, for me, I woulds opt for the Sarb. It's just a better size on my wrist and has better movement. I really want to get a SARB035 and if I do, I'll make that video comparing the two.
Is this considered to be on par with the sarb035 watch with the cream coloured dial. I've just ordered one yet to arrive and already I prefer the clean look of this watch.
I bought this watch just over a year ago and I’m delighted with it. Like most people I would love a luxury watch like a Omega or Rolex but every time I look at my sary055 I think why would I pay all that extra money. It looks great, keeps great time and has a great quality build.
Who do you think is the most powerful being(s) in the fictional (entertainment) universe? My vote is a tie between Bugs Bunny and Deadpool. Yes. You read that right. What does this have to do with watches? Not a damned thing :p.
There's also a gold silver version. SRP532j1. I'm not sure if this model has a different code in Japan. Maybe you may know more. I got the chance of it in a sale in the uk
Like you mentioned, the tiny clasp on this bracelet is a total crap shoot. My SARB035 which has the exact same set up never fit me right... This thing is a beauty though.
I was watching Tyler's version of your trip the other day, what was the deal with the house you guys stayed at? Billy, Chavez & Doc got the regulating business locked down:)
That was Grandma's house again. Same house as the one we stayed in during the "Big Monster Journey" movie. It's part of the Lazy Lizard Hostel company. They have their normal hostel area with the common ground, etc then they have entire separate houses for rent a few blocks away. Gradma's house can sleep 12-14 people. At 160 dollars per night, a group can bring that down to be super manageable. It has three separate bedrooms with a few beds in each, three separate bathrooms and showers, a full kitchen, dining table, CRT TV (lol!), a small living room and a back yard. It is not the most secure place to stay as we easily broke in a few times due to forgetting the keys hah! It's like a 2 star place but perfect for dirty people like us to need a cheap place.
Ah, well. When we were staying there last year, someone had tried to steal Tyler's DRZ right out from Levi's truck. They reversed their truck against levi's. I barged out of the house and they took off. Levi and I spent a good 30 minutes securing their bikes before we went to sleep. We made sure that anyone who got near it was going to make BIG noise and that was right next to our bedroom.
SARY, NOT SARY please watch castlevania in netflix. good shit. now to the review..................... gorgeous freakin watch. love it. its basically a dressy sports watch whereas the Alpinist is a sporty dress watch haha
I need to watch it!!! I've been told this by a few people now! Maybe after I watch the latest Rick and Morty episode after I respond to all these comments and settle down for the day! "The Alpinist is a sporty dress watch". I like that! The comparison is spot on!
It's a completely different animal. It's more shiny and sparkly than the SARB033 but the 033 is just so special. It fits my wrist absolutely perfectly and feels like silky heaven.
Hey Kurt, when you were cycling through the japanese days, I had the strangest notion you sound like Uncle Jimmy. Totally weird, it's probably nothing.
I wanted to like this watch so much, but the fact that the seconds hand and the minutes hand do not extend all the way out to their respective indices is deal breaker.
They read as Monday = Moon Tuesday = Fire Wednesday = Water Thursday = Wood Friday = Gold Saturday = Earth/Dirt/Soil? Sunday = Day still no idea why is it that way.
It is a bit old man boring. I find all Seiko's boring once I got over the monster and the FFF mod. No wait I like the blue Samuri! But I would not pay 600 for it.... maybe 300 tops. I am not really over the FFF either, the case is just too small.
I got my blue lagoon Samurai for around 300 dollars :) The prices for them right now are ridiculous! But as a limited edition, That's bound to happen. I actually like the "old man boring" watches sometimes. I appreciate them. But then again, I sometimes want to wear something that's loud and crazy.
Great review as always. If it weren't for the Japanese days, this watch is just too generic. Well made as all Seikos, but very "eh". Enjoyable review though. If fails weren't enjoyable, half of RU-vid's videos wouldn't exist.
I wouldn't say generic as it certainly looks like a Seiko. It is a simple watch and that is why I bought it. It's a great everyday watch and in my mind the blue minute track saves it from being too formal. I don't like the bracelet so much due to the polished centre links and the clasp. But it is not bad. Overall, a quality watch for a good price.
dont know why you would recommend a watch with no lume that has such lousy accuracy. At the price they want for it which is $350 at one retailer it should glow like a monster and be accurate within near COSC requirements. Why have a second hand if it means nothing? fail
Hi Bill, Thanks for your input. but here are my thoughts! I'm glad that there isn't lume on this watch. It would ugly it up and detract from it's dress prowess. It is after all, a Seiko Presage. It's meant to be dressy with a modern flair and does an excellent job at it. As far as accuracy is concerned, the +8 per day variance (as I've stated in the the video) is perfectly fine for me. That's pretty near "COSC". When I need high-accuracy time, I will use a 12 dollar Casio that deviates no more than +~-0.5 seconds per day (well beyond "COSC"). If I want super accuracy, I'll use an Accutron. If I want super duper accuracy, I'll use an atomic clock timed quartz. Also, I can regulate my mechanicals if I want them to be more accurate. I've gotten my Monster to +2/day. Boy was that a pain in the ass, though. I don't appreciate watches by specifications alone. If I did that, I would never recommend anything other than the aforementioned 12 dollar Casio. But that's the not why I love watches. Watches, for me, is about how they "feel" and this one...this one feels nice. Very nice. I don't need watches. I admire them. By the way, they are currently only 298 dolla on Amazon!
