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Cru Jones · 30 October 2018, 01:53 AM

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare and contrast the SBGM221G and SBGJ217G? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

HL65 · 30 October 2018, 03:16 AM

I own the 221 Cru and love it. The ivory dial really makes this watch special as it has such a retro vibe to it. They are both nice but for me glad I chose the 221!

henrylee · 30 October 2018, 03:37 AM

221 for elegance

Cru Jones · 30 October 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I own the 221 Cru and love it. The ivory dial really makes this watch special as it has such a retro vibe to it. They are both nice but for me glad I chose the 221!

Really nice photo, thank you, Ken!

How has the thickness been for you in the context of the overall vibe of the watch? I really love the ivory color and dial features, but was not sure about the 13.7 mm height for the watch.

HL65 · 30 October 2018, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Really nice photo, thank you, Ken!

How has the thickness been for you in the context of the overall vibe of the watch? I really love the ivory color and dial features, but was not sure about the 13.7 mm height for the watch.

It doesn’t wear thick at all and quote comfortable Cru!

Cru Jones · 30 October 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

It doesn’t wear thick at all and quote comfortable Cru!

Thanks, Ken, for your feedback. I had first noticed this watch a few years back and really liked it. I think maybe the 2-lines of “Seiko/GS” felt a tad busy at the time with the numerals, but the current 1-line version is, to me, absolute

!

Thanks for helping me rediscover this one. I have a lot to think about.

HL65 · 30 October 2018, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks, Ken, for your feedback. I had first noticed this watch a few years back and really liked it. I think maybe the 2-lines of “Seiko/GS” felt a tad busy at the time with the numerals, but the current 1-line version is, to me, absolute

!

Thanks for helping me rediscover this one. I have a lot to think about.

It is an amazing watch and still blown away by the finishing and what you get for the dollar. For me the value proposition is hard to beat! Good luck Cru,

HobokenRolex · 30 October 2018, 08:57 AM

I don’t have any GS but have looked several times at the NYC store. The indices are so well done. 221 is great in this regard with so many surfaces to reflect light.

Old Expat Beast · 30 October 2018, 09:30 AM

I prefer the 221, but I think the 217 looks more "elegant", with the longer gmt hand and slightly less busy dial.

Cru Jones · 30 October 2018, 08:26 PM

Thanks for all the comments.

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Originally Posted by HobokenRolex

I don’t have any GS but have looked several times at the NYC store. The indices are so well done. 221 is great in this regard with so many surfaces to reflect light.

This is a really great point. I can see how all of the very fine GS finishing of the 221 helps make up for it not having a Hi-Beat or Spring Drive movement.

Andad · 30 October 2018, 08:31 PM

That cream dial is a beauty.

pickettt · 30 October 2018, 10:47 PM

221 has a cluttered dial, in my opinion. I do love the dial color on either though.

Pongster · 31 October 2018, 12:48 AM

221 for me.

GB-man · 31 October 2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I prefer the 221, but I think the 217 looks more "elegant", with the longer gmt hand and slightly less busy dial.

I tend to agree with adam here

bondtoys · 15 November 2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I own the 221 Cru and love it. The ivory dial really makes this watch special as it has such a retro vibe to it. They are both nice but for me glad I chose the 221!

What Ken says!
221 and it‘s the watch that gets the most wrist time since I own it!

30 October 2018, 01:53 AM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	GS GMT "elegance" showdown: SBGM221G vs. SBGJ217G Has anyone had the opportunity to compare and contrast the SBGM221G and SBGJ217G? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

30 October 2018, 03:16 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I own the 221 Cru and love it. The ivory dial really makes this watch special as it has such a retro vibe to it. They are both nice but for me glad I chose the 221! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 October 2018, 03:37 AM	#3
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	221 for elegance __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

30 October 2018, 09:30 AM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I prefer the 221, but I think the 217 looks more "elegant", with the longer gmt hand and slightly less busy dial. __________________ _______________________

30 October 2018, 08:31 PM	#11
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	That cream dial is a beauty. __________________ E

30 October 2018, 08:57 AM	#8
HobokenRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,065	I don’t have any GS but have looked several times at the NYC store. The indices are so well done. 221 is great in this regard with so many surfaces to reflect light.

30 October 2018, 10:47 PM	#12
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	221 has a cluttered dial, in my opinion. I do love the dial color on either though.

31 October 2018, 12:48 AM	#13
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	221 for me.

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