**Reference:** **Model:** Seiko SARB044 **Year Produced:** 2008 **Timestamp:**  [https://imgur.com/a/UMGDGcR](https://imgur.com/a/UMGDGcR) **Album:**  [https://imgur.com/a/1mr3of8](https://imgur.com/a/1mr3of8) **Features:** **The Design.** Released in 2008 and discontinued after two years, this Seiko isn’t commonly seen outside of Japan, which is a shame as its design feels perfectly suited to life in Europe. The elegant Roman numerals, matchstick lugs, and raised crystal exude a distinctly Swiss aesthetic, while its 37mm diameter aligns beautifully with modern dress watch proportions. **The Crown.** Curiously, the S on the crown is the original “Seiko S” rather than the modern one we all know. The original S can be found on the crowns of various watches from the ‘00s era of Seiko, but I’ve never be able to find what specifically qualified a watch to be given the Historical S rather than the Modern S. **Details:** **Condition**: Great condition. There's a tiny on the crystal at 12 o'clock. It's hard to notice, and not of any real significance. Original strap. **Scope:** No box or papers. **Movement**: Automatic 6R15 **Dimensions:** * Case Width: 37.0mm * Lug to lug: 43.0mm * Case Thickness: 12.0mm * Lug Width: 20.0mm ·         Strap Length: Up to 7.2 inches **Price:** Priced at **$650** \+ shipping. I accept a variety of different payment methods (Paypal G&S/F&F, Wise, Bank Transfer, Credit Card), depending on your transaction history. Transaction fees paid by the buyer. Not looking for trades. **Of note:** Nothing to report