Seiko SARB033 on steroids: Building the Explorer Broad Arrow
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Who doesn't like the timeless looks of the Rolex Explorer. But I've always wondered what a mid-sized Explorer with sportier hands would look like. In this video tutorial, I turn my Seiko SARB 033 into my interpretation of the perfect Explorer with a hour hand inspired by the the vintage Speedmaster broad arrow.
I know this one may be controversial. People might say: "why are you hacking up the venerable SARB", or "Omega hands don't belong on a Rolex dial". I personally think the result is an aesthetically well proportioned, one-of-a-kind watch. Have fun, don't take this hobby too seriously, and stay safe.
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One of the best mods I've ever seen.
Thanks Aaron! 😊
The only mod that sarb033 needs is a AR coated sapphire
Congrats on another stellar video bro. Thoroughly enjoyed your take on things and you’re opinions. Love that you’re doing something far different from the millions of watch channels out there. Keep it up.
Thank you so much Max for this video. It gave me the stones to mod my sarb035 which I never really connected to:
I got the dial from Yobokies which has an "explorer" dial specifically for the sarb 33/35 models. The hands came from Dagaz. The Yobokies dial has its own chapter ring thus enabling you to keep it intact with the dial--although the dial you're using looks better.
This is the first mod I've done with dial and hands. Incidentally, I was surprised how lousy the lume was on the dial and hands for the money I paid.
The spacer ring in the 6r15 movement that separates the dial from the movement is made of really soft metal and broke on me. So I went for broke and took out the date wheel. This left the movement recessed in the case at the end so I couldn't use the metal tabs with screws which held the metal movement holder to the movement. So I didn't use them at all--I just screwed on the back and all was well.
Oh yea, one of the feet on the dial broke off while I was stripping the feet screws (really soft metal) so I super glued the remaining dial foot inside the movement hole at the 2 o'clock position where one of the retaining screws fell out (and I couldn't find it it was so small).
After adjusting the time and putting it all together I got'er done. Actually the watch looks and performs fantastically. I know the video shows you doing things the "right" way but anyone who's a beginner or who remembers their first mods knows the frustration and what I'm talking about. I still have the intact dial and hands of the sarb035 but I never really liked the dial anyway.
Thanks again.
Wow, what a project. I'm glad you saved it at the end, this definitely was more involved than just changing a dial, but I commend you for diving in. Wear that watch proud, it's one of a kind!
Well done! At first I was cringing that a beautiful SARB was being ruined. But that's a fantastic looking watch. Once again, well done. Liked and subscribed!
Haha, imagine how much I was cringing doing it not knowing how it was gonna turn out 🤞. Welcome to the channel Steve!
Wow man honesty looks better than the Rolex beautiful photography and steady hands big things ahead for this channel honored to be an early subscriber.
Damn man. This is one helluva video. I loved watching this mod. Well done!!!!!
Thanks Jason, it was a fun build!
Excellent mod and an excellent video. Great music choice and a very pleasant voice over. Well done man!
I've got the same watch. Considering trying this out myself!
You should! A year later, it's still such a fun place to wear.
Beautiful watch Max, I loved that 38mm look to the Explorer. UK here so cannot be included in the giveaway but Teddy Baldasarre did a similar thing the other day so you're in good company.
Awesome video! Thanks for it all from the beginning to the end! The salt and pepper that I miss at the very end is the before/after lineup of your watch. That way we'd get what you achieved and how it became a "sportier" Explorer. But please don't get me wrong, I do love what you did!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks Felix for the feedback!
Ever since I got my SARB for a couple of years I have always thought about modding the dial as I just didn’t connect with it. This was exactly what I had in mind to mod it like an explorer. Awesome!
Retro watch one question, do you need any adhesive for the chapter ring to remain in place on the dial or it just sits snuggly on top?
Retro watch thanks but what I meant was the chapter ring you harvested which you seemingly just place on top of the dial. I was wondering if it would stay in place?
Retro watch awesome thanks for the tips!
This video is amazing, You took an amazing watch and made it your own. I admire that so much.
Thanks man! Even after a year I still wear this watch with pride 😎
OMG it looks amazing. You've inspired me to mod my sarb. I got pieces from yobokies. Can't wait to try.
I just found you on TH-cam and really enjoy your presentation style and that is why I subscribed to your channel. You made this mod looks so easy and I am sure more skill is required.
Would you mind sharing the costs for this Mod?
Sorry missed your comment earlier. The whole thing including the watch should be around 700
Do you have a parts list?
I have the sarb and love it. The only thing I would change is the hands to a handset similar to the Rolex date just so that it would have a slightly more sporty look giving it a little bit more versatility .
My man, that was worth transforming the SARB, I appreciate the daring move.
It's better looking than an actual explorer, because of those proportions, and hands.
nope
I loved this mod. Great job!
Wow that ended up looking great and I'm happy to come across your channel. Have a sub!
Brilliant transplant but it broke my heart watching it. Your way of the whole procedure looks very professionally done. Have you received any watchmaking training prior to this?
Really nice mod!! Love the idea of changing the hands to broad arrow hands. Never liked the mercedes hands on any of the Rolexes. You could keep the movement and dial and just get an NH 35 and attach the explorer dial and hands. Pretty sure you’d be able to get a chapter ring that fits as well. That way you can keep your original sarb033 dial and movement and put it back on when you feel like.
Haven't missed the original dial at all. I didn't really care for the SARB hour indices 🤓
Checking in to see if you regret doing this yet. I’m loving my SARB 035 and would only change straps on it. The uncle seiko salmon dial mod was tempting but I’d personally hate to mod a legendary watch.
Pains me to see a SARB033 go. That is my first nice watch. Also, my watch that celebrated a life event.
I do agree that the SARB003 case is the ideal case for small wrists. So I can't cry about it too much since it will get wrist time.
Where can I get the watch please?
awesome,ive only just discovered your channel,im loving it,thank yyou
Thanks Peter, and welcome to the party 😃
Great video and I always loved the 36mm ref 1016. Have you ever checked out the brand Serica. They make a 37.7mm field watch and it can be had with broad arrow hands and it is an awesome watch. Thanks again, Brian.
Oh interesting! Are they a micro brand? Looks cool, thanks for the tip
Great video. I have a SARB033 I'm not currently using. Time to look for a sweet new dial to drop in!
Go for it! If you've done a SEIKO 5 before, it's marginally more complicated.
Can you add a follow-up video to make me understand how the hands fit arond the ‘centre post’ and how they fall in place simply by beng pushed on - because ONLY THEN, after I SEE the tiny details of it, maybe with som graphics, would I ever try it ?
I’d like to see that, but have no instagram. I’ll search it and see if I find some photos, now that I know there is something there to be seen, so it isn’t magic then is what you are saying.
Hello. That is one sharp watch! And I love mixing dials and hands for my own personal touch. The Omega hands here look great.
One question. How is the lume on this dial or anything by Lucius? Is it comparable to Seiko?
Thanks!
I would say it lights up just fine and doesn't look out of place. Not sure if it lasts quite as long, but I doubt it'll really disappoint you.
I didn’t know that you’d have to drill out the chapter ring. I wonder if my SARY057 is the same. The chapter ring is slightly out of alignment and it bugs me now that I’ve seen it. Guess I can’t fix it if attached like this. Great mod. Looks classy
Hmm, it's possible, but that's a lot of work just to make a small adjustment 😬
Good job homeboy ! Really looks nice. Have become a fan of your channel..
Great video. Is the original sarb033 dial 28.5 without the chapter ring?
Looks lovely. Bravo.
Cheers Pierre 👍
Another incredible build. Have you had any ‘Builder’s Remorse’ for dissecting your SARB?
Not at all! Love the result 👍
Awesome Mod !!
Perfect mod....
I will purchase exactly the same one to my friend.
Süper video. You already expressed my feelings
Glad to help, good luck on your build
Stunning mod. Classy and non pretentious
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Beefed up and ready to climb everest! or cross the border up north,.. ;)
You are NOT ALONE! I've never cared for them either. I prefer just straight sword. Explained: I love the long minute hand of the Merc hand set, so an hour hand identical to it but if course, shorter, is ideal for me. I love that look. Just like the first rolex submariners.
You are a man of discerning taste troy 😉
Did the lume match as you reused the Sarb hand?
Yes, it matches! Super luminova green
Looks like TGV took a lot of inspiration from this one when designing the islander rangemaster
Beautiful mod!
Thanks dude, I'm still loving it 👍
very very good video but you could also address a crystal upgrade. and polishing the watch. otherwise a perfect instruction. i am personally still debating a single vs double dome upgrade as well. i don't need to do that but i like to think about the challenges of a single watch user, who want to push a bit harder.
Thanks Roberto! Agreed that a crystal upgrade would add to it but it's always the thing with builds, when do you stop? 😉
Great mod. I wish someone would market that watch with those specs.
Thank you.
Thanks. Yes it came out really well!
Loving your work! I don't really like the dial that much. Maybe find a used explorer dial and pop it in!
Do it! Keep it fun and don't let someone tell you you can't/shouldn't. Seiko is like the Honda Civic of watches 😉
@@WatchCrunchOfficial I think I will get too much flack from the watch community. But one day if I find a decent priced dial I might ...
Terrific mod! Have same issue of 36 too small; 39 too big. Well done! #Strapme
I want to get a 33 just so I can do this mod...
Thanks and good work!
Haha, do it! It's a great base for mods
It's fantastic video,
but personally I definitely prefer the original look of sarb 033... Let it be Seiko 👊😉👍
Perfect, respects from South Africa
Hey hey! Cape town definitely on my bucket list
Found this video on Reddit! Loved the way you showed and explained each step. The watch turned out great! Gorgeous of an already gorgeous watch! #StrapMe
Retro watch Haha I can imagine! I was watching that bit on the edge of my seat. Also, checked out your other videos and they were all great. Keep up the good work!
wow. I was literally looking at explorers wondering when I get the money if i should buy one. Also, I have a sarb033. This mod is perfect.
Yeah this oughtta hold you over for a while 😉
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Hey, do you know which movement i could use to upgrade my 6r15?
@@WatchCrunchOfficial I bought it today!! I got the Explorer!!! 114270!! :) Ty Crypto Gods
Size of screw drive please ?
The screw driver set is listed in the description :)
Amazing. How is the lume brightness and longevity for indices and hands? And I agree, mercedes hands are meh.
It's not bad, usable for sure!
I couldn't do it to mine, but damn it looks sharp
Thanks for sharing. Looks amazing!
(Would look even better with Mercedes hands 😉 )
Haha, honestly my opinions towards Mercedes have softened 😉
This is a great mod and an excellent explorer alternative. The only issue is have is the logo isnt nearly cool enough and Sarb prices are skyrocketing! :(
Yeah that's unfortunately true, maybe try the second hand market especially if you are gonna mod them
Very nice.
I love that you can do all this. But this is like messing with the Krabby patty’s formula, mutiny! Lol. Awesome video!
okay, I need this done to my SARB 033. I think I'd do the Mercedes hands but looks great this way too
The Mercedes hand is growing on me 😊. Good luck with the build!
@@WatchCrunchOfficial thanks
Awesome!
Thanks!
I love the railnaster hands
It looks like your minute hand is a SARB035 hand with the black stripe or is it just the lighting making it look like it?
Yes, I have a bunch of sarb hands an I think I mixed and matched 👍
@@WatchCrunchOfficial I think your mod looks awesome with the 035 hand. I love my 035 as is too much to change it but If I had a second SARB I would do this mod. It looks incredible. Very nice work man!
I literally said this 2 hours ago, and then I stroll across this video. I hate those damn hands.
Your channel is buzzin
That watch is STRONG
I’d buy that
West Van?
Seattle 😃
Hey Max .... I don't believe you actually wrote the opening sentence in your description. I am damned sure I am not the only person who does NOT like that Explorer's looks, because they are NOT to my taste. I DO like the timeless looks of an Oyster Perpetual with just slim stick indices and no digits on the dial, with or without the date complication. Call me an ultra-conservative or square or nerd, but this is the fact.
Jesus, why would you do that... if it was a damaged sarb033 or something then I would understand resurrecting it in a different form. This is just, my heart hurts !
Seriously? It's a Seiko, not a Patek Philippe or a Vacheron Constantin.
Brilliant! I’ve been looking for an affordable Explorer alternative but don’t necessarily want a SARB again. This looks a lot more sophisticated than my old SARB017 - opening up in multiple directions by ditching that green/gold design. Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm not feeling the lolipop seconds hand with angular sword arrows. I'd prefer a needle seconds hand to balance things out.
Yeah I thought about that too... But actually felt the circle world break up the harshness of too many sharp points... It's all personal preferences 😊
Why
I own a Sarb033 and would like to enter the giveaway. #strapme
Whaaaaaaat?! Why?!
😢
why am i watching sarb videos when i'm wearing one?
cause it's an awesome watch?
sorry, either a Seiko or a Rolex, but not a SEILEX.
Wow, such Clever... Here's your cookie 🍪
Sacrilege Max! You just spoilt an almost perfect watch with a dial that looks like it was designed by a child. Sure, the bracelet on the 33 is ordinary, and it needs A/R coating on the crystal, but that dial and hands are perfection. Nope!
I dont like the mercedes hands as well
it's been too overdone not only by rolex, but also by homages, and counterfeits.
it just feel too uninspired in this day and age
I must say it's grown on me over time, but yes, imitation is the best form of flattery
The Mercedes hand is ugly. Also, I would be afraid of putting a Mercedes hand on a watch would make it unreliable like the cars.
Haha 😂 a