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SARBs are made in a totally different manufacturing chain than SARX models and the difference in quality is really noticeable.

SARBs are made in Seiko's lower mid-tier production chain which includes stuff like the (now discontinued) SKX, the SARY models, the Cocktail Time models, the turtle, etc. These are mostly made outside of Japan under Japanese supervision. The case/bracelet/dial/hand/index finishing are okay but nothing special. The bracelets tend to be pretty poor at this tier.

Seiko SARX models are made in Japan and have their cases and bracelets made by the same sub-division of Seiko that does the basic finishing on them for Grand Seiko (minus the Zaratsu). The case/bracelet/dial/hand finishing is on a totally different level than their lower tier lines. SARX models also have double layer AR on the crystals and some also have Seiko's scratch resistant coating (called Diashield).

The big downside with Seiko's upper mid-range watches is the 6Rxx movement, which is not great. That makes these models a trade-off between external finishing and movement quality compared to what you might be able to get from a quality microbrand or Swiss mid-tier watch at a similar pricepoint.

Pic related is my Seiko SDGM003, which is from the same product tier as the SARX. The external finishing on this thing is mind blowing for the $600 US it was when I bought it.