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Jack T · 1 February 2023, 02:20 PM

Just picked it up today, this new SBGM221 looks and feels great. It is my first Grand Seiko, have been eyeing it for a couple of months, along with several other models.

I visited the AD several times, tried it on and on and on, read numerous reviews, and told the AD I’ll take it, but I want a brand new, factory fresh piece. No problem, he placed the order, and here it is.

Everything we know about the GS, the finishing, the hand sets, the dial, all stand out on this GMT. Sits nicely on my 7.25 inch/18.2cm wrist, not as tall as I expected. Only a few hours in, but my first impression is just what I was hoping for, gleaming finish to the case, a clean fresh dial, highly reflective indices, more casual than dress, nice alligator strap. Looking forward to wearing it all week.

Rollieo · 1 February 2023, 03:23 PM

Congrats! Beautiful piece

zineddine.zidane · 1 February 2023, 04:39 PM

Superb congratulations

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Cru Jones · 1 February 2023, 04:46 PM

Lovely watch, many congrats.

Reikolexguy · 1 February 2023, 09:31 PM

That’s a beauty. Congratulations!

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1William · 1 February 2023, 10:05 PM

Congratulations.

Kinnakeet · 2 February 2023, 01:30 AM

Very nice.

ap1 · 2 February 2023, 01:38 AM

A classic, enjoy

samson66 · 2 February 2023, 01:48 AM

That's a beauty and can be worn as sports or dress model. Congrats

train-time · 2 February 2023, 02:13 AM

Jack, I absolutely love this watch. Every time I see pictures like the ones you posted, I want to go out and buy one. Ah... too many nice watches out there!

Enjoy and wear it in the best of health!

In-N-Out · 2 February 2023, 04:08 AM

Congrats. I picked it up as well a few months ago. How do you like the brown strap? I purchased a blue alligator strap from GS

Reelandy · 2 February 2023, 04:49 AM

That’s an awesome piece. Tried it on a few times myself.

Enjoy it

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ArsenX · 2 February 2023, 04:53 AM

Congratulations OP

Easy E · 2 February 2023, 05:30 AM

Very nice. I like that one a lot.

brandrea · 2 February 2023, 06:33 AM

Congratulations Jack

A beautiful reference, especially that dial

JTL31 · 2 February 2023, 09:49 AM

Looks fantastic on you! Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece.

BNA/LION · 2 February 2023, 09:49 AM

Congratulations!

RW16610 · 2 February 2023, 10:55 AM

Nice one, Jack! Congrats! This is one of my favorites, enjoy in good health.

Jack T · 2 February 2023, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Congrats. I picked it up as well a few months ago. How do you like the brown strap? I purchased a blue alligator strap from GS

I like the strap, it is supple right out of the box, and it moves away from dressy and more to casual (this watch will never be ‘sport’)
Ironically, in most of the reviews I read and saw, they replaced the original alligator strap with some brown or tan alternative. Not bad but I prefer original.

DJ2020 · 2 February 2023, 10:43 PM

congratulations, Excellent choice, Love the dial!

Lew Archer · 3 February 2023, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

Just picked it up today, this new SBGM221 looks and feels great. It is my first Grand Seiko, have been eyeing it for a couple of months, along with several other models.

I visited the AD several times, tried it on and on and on, read numerous reviews, and told the AD I’ll take it, but I want a brand new, factory fresh piece. No problem, he placed the order, and here it is.

Everything we know about the GS, the finishing, the hand sets, the dial, all stand out on this GMT. Sits nicely on my 7.25 inch/18.2cm wrist, not as tall as I expected. Only a few hours in, but my first impression is just what I was hoping for, gleaming finish to the case, a clean fresh dial, highly reflective indices, more casual than dress, nice alligator strap. Looking forward to wearing it all week.

Fantastic! Enjoy...for years to come...

alcaliguri · 4 February 2023, 04:03 AM

I love it. Congrats!

Urosfan · 4 February 2023, 10:59 AM

congrats

GolfT3 · 4 February 2023, 11:44 AM

Congratulations! I love mine. I feel like this is the sweet spot in the current GS lineup. A truly classic design, great movement, flawless build, and unbeatable price for what you get.

alllexandru · 5 February 2023, 03:41 AM

Congrats! Nice

Wear it in good health

Stephe · 5 February 2023, 11:09 AM

Awesome!

Sumo · 5 February 2023, 01:38 PM

Grand Seiko is a great value! Spring drive is next?

frav · 5 February 2023, 02:30 PM

Big congrats, that a lovely watch.

scarlet knight · 5 February 2023, 06:42 PM

A nice one that I have tried on and considered buying.

lab rat · 5 February 2023, 07:00 PM

Really great choice, congratulations.

1 February 2023, 02:20 PM	#1
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,738	My new GS Just picked it up today, this new SBGM221 looks and feels great. It is my first Grand Seiko, have been eyeing it for a couple of months, along with several other models. I visited the AD several times, tried it on and on and on, read numerous reviews, and told the AD I’ll take it, but I want a brand new, factory fresh piece. No problem, he placed the order, and here it is. Everything we know about the GS, the finishing, the hand sets, the dial, all stand out on this GMT. Sits nicely on my 7.25 inch/18.2cm wrist, not as tall as I expected. Only a few hours in, but my first impression is just what I was hoping for, gleaming finish to the case, a clean fresh dial, highly reflective indices, more casual than dress, nice alligator strap. Looking forward to wearing it all week. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

2 February 2023, 09:49 AM	#17
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2 February 2023, 10:43 PM	#20
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	congratulations, Excellent choice, Love the dial! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

1 February 2023, 03:23 PM	#2
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	Congrats! Beautiful piece

1 February 2023, 04:39 PM	#3
zineddine.zidane "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Berkeley, ÇA Posts: 70	Superb congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2023, 04:46 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,690	Lovely watch, many congrats.

1 February 2023, 09:31 PM	#5
Reikolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,075	That’s a beauty. Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2023, 10:05 PM	#6
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,829	Congratulations.

2 February 2023, 01:30 AM	#7
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,984	Very nice.

2 February 2023, 01:38 AM	#8
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,698	A classic, enjoy

2 February 2023, 01:48 AM	#9
samson66 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 14,046	That's a beauty and can be worn as sports or dress model. Congrats

2 February 2023, 02:13 AM	#10
train-time 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	Jack, I absolutely love this watch. Every time I see pictures like the ones you posted, I want to go out and buy one. Ah... too many nice watches out there! Enjoy and wear it in the best of health!

2 February 2023, 04:08 AM	#11
In-N-Out "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 958	Congrats. I picked it up as well a few months ago. How do you like the brown strap? I purchased a blue alligator strap from GS

2 February 2023, 04:49 AM	#12
Reelandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 233	That’s an awesome piece. Tried it on a few times myself. Enjoy it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2023, 04:53 AM	#13
ArsenX Banned Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: United States Posts: 122	Congratulations OP

2 February 2023, 05:30 AM	#14
Easy E 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,520	Very nice. I like that one a lot.

2 February 2023, 06:33 AM	#15
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,868	Congratulations Jack A beautiful reference, especially that dial

2 February 2023, 09:49 AM	#16
JTL31 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	Looks fantastic on you! Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece.

2 February 2023, 10:55 AM	#18
RW16610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,295	Nice one, Jack! Congrats! This is one of my favorites, enjoy in good health.

4 February 2023, 04:03 AM	#22
alcaliguri Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NH Posts: 57	I love it. Congrats!

4 February 2023, 10:59 AM	#23
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,448	congrats

4 February 2023, 11:44 AM	#24
GolfT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA Posts: 62	Congratulations! I love mine. I feel like this is the sweet spot in the current GS lineup. A truly classic design, great movement, flawless build, and unbeatable price for what you get.

5 February 2023, 03:41 AM	#25
alllexandru "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,535	Congrats! Nice Wear it in good health

5 February 2023, 11:09 AM	#26
Stephe Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: The States Posts: 118	Awesome!

5 February 2023, 01:38 PM	#27
Sumo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 6	Grand Seiko is a great value! Spring drive is next?

5 February 2023, 02:30 PM	#28
frav Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: USA Posts: 72	Big congrats, that a lovely watch.

5 February 2023, 06:42 PM	#29
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,543	A nice one that I have tried on and considered buying.

5 February 2023, 07:00 PM	#30
lab rat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Not in Colorado Posts: 92	Really great choice, congratulations.

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