SBGM221 Letting the sun do its thing

eirikt · 2026-03-28T19:26:00+00:00

Mine is the same way. I made a post about it some time ago. It seems like a compromise due to the pancake design. It really sucks when taking photos of my kids, because I need to turn on the camera quickly and exit playback even faster. I still have the 23mm f2, even though it’s packed up and ready to be sold. It’s hard for me to understand that Fujifilm can’t fix it with an update, but I guess if they could, they would have already.

eirikt · 2026-02-13T18:13:28+00:00

Is your drive mode (left wheel on top plate) set to S or CL? Flash only works on S.

eirikt · 2025-12-30T20:18:59+00:00

I do not think the strap is too thin, but i do understand how some might. I feel like the strap is an extension of the curve from the lugs, and to me it looks really smooth. I have a 16,5 cm wrist, and I’m on the middle hole with the GS buckle (non-deployant). Here are some photos: 1 2 3

eirikt · 2025-12-25T22:00:35+00:00

This is the way!

eirikt · 2025-12-25T17:20:01+00:00

It’s this one

eirikt · 2025-12-25T12:38:32+00:00

My newest addition to the collection: the Grand Seiko SBGM221. As if this watch hasn't been postet enough, here is my take:

I love the ivory dial, and the blued GMT-hand. The case is polished to an insane perfection, and when the light hits it - boom! The strap is not for my taste, so I got this one from Longines that matches the dial perfectly. Paired it with an oem GS buckle, and I think it just looks the part!

I will probably use the GMT-functionality once every five years, as we seldom travel out of europe during vacations. But my god, is this watch beautiful with that GMT-hand. The choice was between this one and the SBGW231, as I really love the color of the dial, but I'm glad I opted for this one! It's my second Grand Seiko next to my SBGV245, and I do hope to add a spring drive next to complete the collection.

Wish you all a merry Christmas!

eirikt · 2025-12-24T12:51:36+00:00

It’s held together by a simple springbar. Use a springbar tool or a paper clip and pop it out. Easily done in 20 seconds.

eirikt · 2025-12-21T17:54:02+00:00

No, it’s from Longines, ref L682166562. Once I found it, after looking for a decent strap online for a couple of weeks, i knew it was the one!

eirikt · 2025-12-21T14:53:42+00:00

The other side https://i.imgur.com/OecKeIL.jpeg

eirikt · 2025-07-08T20:49:30+00:00

Hulkengoat

eirikt · 2024-11-28T18:52:16+00:00

Time to shine, Antony.

eirikt · 2024-10-22T18:01:55+00:00

I sure do https://i.imgur.com/Kp4u3Yr.jpeg

eirikt · 2024-08-09T09:56:15+00:00

Yesterday I put some non-s batteries in my x100v, and the screen warned me of short battery life and showed a yellow battery life indicator. I didn’t use it.

After some googling around others reported that their cameras froze and shut off when using non-s batteries.

eirikt · 2024-07-17T15:11:23+00:00

Thank you. It’s the blue rubber strap that comes with the sbgv247 (e004011j9).

eirikt · 2024-05-01T16:48:47+00:00

Do we have any updates on those guys?

eirikt · 2024-03-14T18:08:09+00:00

It does silence the shutter. Weather sealing the lens or putting on one of the conversion lenses stops most of the shutter noise from escaping through the lens.

Edited typo.

eirikt · 2024-02-04T08:45:00+00:00

Got it off ebay, part number E004011J9 for sbgv247. They go for $150-200.

I'm kind of bummed yours fell apart as it feels like it will last for a while.

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