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Aug 07, 2019
Great value, quality, finishing well above the price...
5 of 5 found this helpful ... Both the SARB033 and SARB035 have been discontinued. Which means plenty of folks are offering these for sale at obscene and inflated prices given their MSRP of ~$375. Keep looking for a fairly priced model.
The dial is an inky, seeming bottomless black yet in sunlight it has a barely perceptible sunburst pattern and may even appear to be a very dark and rich brown.
Everything about this classic and deservedly lauded watch is perfectly proportioned. The 38mm diameter and curved lugs make it very comfortable to wear. The dauphinois hands and very slender second hand are well finished , shining and sparking in direct light.
The only potential (minor) letdown for some might be the bracelet. While of robust quality (yes, the end links are solid), the finishing on the bracelet isn’t quite up to snuff with that of the watch. I have replaced the original with a Strapcode Oyster bracelet that is a perfect compliment to the SARB033 and adds most welcome heft to the overall pairing.
For those looking for that smooth sweep of the second hand, bear in mind that the movement runs at 6 beats per second and not the 8 beats per second that you’d find in a typical ETA-2824, Selita or Motorola movement. However, the modest 38mm diameter makes the 21,600 kHz movement less noticeable.
I was stoked to add this to my modest collection, and now have both the 033 and 035. They are both keepers.