While not technically as good as the Seiko SARB’s 6R15 movement, the 4R35 movement has the upside of being more affordable, and common. If you’re looking for a watch that’s a bit more understated, but still has a refined design palette, that’s where our next picks come in… Budget Choice: Seiko 5 SNKL45 & SNKL41Įssentially a more affordable version of the SARB033, the SZSB012 takes all of the design queues of the SARB but cuts a few corners in its overall fit and finish to keep costs down.įirst off, it has a slightly downgraded 4R35 movement. Its power-reserve adds a bit of complication that may be a bit too overdone for some. One thing the Orient Star lacks that the SARB embodied, however, is simplicity.
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The bracelet is solid, even more so than the bracelet included with the SARB, and the overall design comes together in a package that is modern, yet sophisticated.Ĭheck out my full review of the Orient Star, where I’ve compared it directly with my SARB033. This results in a watch that looks much more expensive than it really is. Its multi-faceted beveled indices paired with the glossy black dial reflect light beautifully, and its case and bracelet have a wider variety of contrasting finishes. I own both the SARB033 and the Star RE-AK00B, and despite the fact that the SARB was known for its finish and attention to detail, side-by-side, the Orient Star’s level of finish is even more refined. The Orient Star Automatic lineup is an extremely underrated series of dress watches that hits all of the same notes that the SARB did, and maybe some even better.
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