Great episode, so true all of it, if checking the time on a phone was as enjoyable to me as looking at the time piece I have on then shoot me now! Hehe, looking at my fathers watch or my grandfathers watch, knowing they did the same, checking, setting and caring for, can't get a app for that!! Saludos

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you HK, so true what you say about about it being more enjoyable to check a watch over a phone, I could not agree more. EXCELLENT comment, rather quite moving what say about our forefathers. Best regards, TGV

@sustorres765

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the channel, onwards and upwards indeed!

@sustorres765

7 жыл бұрын

Hello kitty case 😂😂😂

@paulandsueroberts4121

7 жыл бұрын

HyperKnight765 well said....totally agree.

I work as an EMT/firefighter. One day we got a call for a traffic accident with 3 victims that were trapped inside a vehicle. Two of them were little boys that were both brothers that couldn't have been older than four or five years old. After extricating them out of the mangled vehicle the little boy that I was trying to take care of saw my Casio G-Shock Mudman that I use for work and it immediately caught his eyes. I let him play with it while I was doing a patient assessment in the back of the ambulance. For some reason playing with the watch made him calm down enough for him to at least stop crying. He was completely fine other than being scared. Every time I wear this G-Shock it reminds me of that moment when it brought comfort to a little boy after experiencing a traumatic event.

@quantametric

4 жыл бұрын

Oooft, that one got my mechanical little heart ticking. Thanks for sharing.

@mb8kr

4 жыл бұрын

So, it served well another purpose.

@ej832

3 жыл бұрын

@@mb8kr truly multifunctional haha

@joel3683

3 жыл бұрын

mannn I loved reading this, maybe i'll be able to make a connection of my memories with one of my watches someday. loved your story, was truly moving

@styx4947

3 жыл бұрын

I love that story, pure class, pure humanity

I was at my grandfathers house a week ago, he died a couple of years ago, and I found a hidden safe who he only had told his wife who had forgotten about it. When I opened it there was a letter which said "my grandson". In the safe there where 3 watches. One Patek Philippe 600/2 from 1950, Rolex Datejust and a Reverso which I believe is from between 1945-160. I litterly started crying, im so grateful. He was a real gentlemen and a great grandfather. He told me so much about everthing. When I turned 10 he gave me a Seiko, and I whore it everyday until I turned 14 and got another watch, but it's still in rotation. Im never going to sell any of the watches he has given me. It will stay in the family forever I hope! Great video Tristano!

@johnmaharjan2344

2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is amazing

@NativeTexMexican

4 ай бұрын

Idkw but this made me cry... Your grandfather sounds like he was a great man. I'm sorry for your loss, But he's obviously still very much alive in you.

Was at a bar with a friend about to order a couple of beers..a young lady comes up to my friend and asks for the time..he reaches into his pocket to pull out his cell phone..his hand gets hung up in his pocket drops his phone cracks his screen all you can see on his phone is just pixels. He turns to me and asks what time is it bro...in slow motion I look at my watch and tell them both the time...young lady walks away...very next day he bought a citizen.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

TOP COMMENT!!!! Thank you sire for sharing that, outstanding. Best regards, TGV

@kaiserwilhelmii1827

7 жыл бұрын

Haha! Great story! Thank you for sharing it.

@RockandrollNegro

6 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro. I got a better one. One time me and my stupid ugly friend were at a bar, and a girl came up and asked us what time it was, and my friend dropped his phone in his beer and became impotent. I whipped out my 56mm Seiko and she was like "damn, that's a big watch, I bet you have a big cock" and she immediately began sucking me off. Then she handed my six thousand bucks.

@bz.27k15

6 жыл бұрын

Marvin Harrison Smith II lmfao legend 😂

@charlie-obrien

6 жыл бұрын

I hope he bought the Nighthawk

Tristano, aka the only person on KZread to be able to talk for 20 minutes about a single topic and make it feel like 2!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, very flattered sir, Thank you Philip, Best regards, TGV

@DreamyBongos

7 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry its the jump cuts

@nav8475

7 жыл бұрын

he is very organized with everything he has to discuss on his notepad.

the automatic watch is a symbiotic machine...your life gives it life

@misternobody4644

6 жыл бұрын

Best comment.

@jonsmustache7704

4 жыл бұрын

That’s quite clever.

@aadipattanaik7778

4 жыл бұрын

Never thought of it that way. Damn

@Okido24

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful said.

@justinweisberg1634

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. True true

"Get a watch!" is one of the first pieces of advice I give to any new teacher that comes to my school. And, TGV, you forgot about rotating bezels! Phone/digital clocks still haven't come out with a tool that replicates that watch function. Substitute? Yes. Replicate? Nope. It's the most efficient, silent, non-distracting way for me to time the end of classes as a teacher. Teachers checking their phones for the time during class look like they have no control over their task management. Timing student tasks with a chronograph is much less distracting than having a bright phone clock sitting on a desk. That's just from my 1 job.

When you get a new phone your old one becomes garbage, when you get a new watch your treasured collection grows.

Because of you now I am obsessed with watches! Today I bought my 3rd one! Thank you sir! :D

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, FANTASTIC.Enjoy them and wear them with pride. Best regards, TGV

@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793

7 жыл бұрын

TGV you are starting an epidemic.

@niematotamtokirej

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my wife gets mad at me braging about watches while keep running out of patience waiting for my old Voctok returning from service. And the person responsible of my watch collection is You TGV. Great thanks for a wonderfull, creative hobby that helped me with my depression. Your the man.

@elialazzarin3948

5 жыл бұрын

Same here! Definitely the best disease to catch!

@vulekv93

4 жыл бұрын

@@niematotamtokirej Wait until you try biking. It starts with a simple solid bike and ends up as an obsession.

I feel the same way about pocket knives. This channel has given me a new appreciation for wrist watches.

We've all heard it and every time I do it makes me cringe -- When someone says something like "I don't wear one because I refuse to be a slave to a watch ..." As if you can't be a "free spirit" if you have a watch on your wrist. As if wearing a watch is the opposite of some undefinable virtue. It's a poser thing to say. Wearing a watch doesn't make you a slave to time, it makes you a master of your own time.

I think there is only one other guy at my small company that wears a watch. And they all say they don't need a watch when they have their phone, but of course they don't always have it on them and ask me if I know the time. Now I just look at my watch and reply "Yes I do" and walk away.

@pomegranatepip2482

6 жыл бұрын

CHRIS LJ ....... nice! I like your style! Ha ha

@illyuminetran6060

5 жыл бұрын

Savage

@giurgindemilan

5 жыл бұрын

Transferred contempt?

@celestialkingdom

4 жыл бұрын

When they ask you for the time, tell them it's time to get a watch.

Hi TGV, I'm 20 years old and I'm collecting watches because of you. And of course I don't have a lot of money, so I actually sold a whole bunch of tech such as my psp and previous cellphones for watches :) Thank you for teaching me about this new hobby! Only thing is I hope I know when to stop buying. I guess I'll stop when I run out of things to sell around the house....

@jonfavale

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been 5 years. How many watches do you have now and did you ever run out of things to sell 😂

I went to a water park with my Rolex Datejust and there were many situations my friends depended on me to know the time in water. None of them could carry their Fitbits or Apple iWatches/iPhones into chlorinated pools and they were amazed to see a timepiece in water. So reliable.

@itzgrayboy4179

3 жыл бұрын

True I love being in the pool with family and they're like ughhh what time is it. Im like I got it. Then the next question is is that waterproof.

For me, I love watches because all they do is tell the time. In this case less is more. To explain, whenever I pick up my cell phone, I am so tempted by all the distractions that are in it (notifications, email, social media, text messages, new youtube vids, etc). I often need to focus on the task at-hand without any distractions, and when I need to know the time, I look at my watch because, unlike my cell, all it does is tell the time - and does so beautifully. They are works of art for the working man that needs to know the time! (PS the foregoing also applies to smart watches, which are basically just tiny cell phones strapped on your wrist).

I was looking at some mobile phones today. Some of them were €900 crazy! I would rather buy a watch that could last a lifetime than waste money on disposable technology.

@IM-lf5qp

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call the phone disposable, it's just that technology moves at a faster pace other industries

@JLchevz

5 жыл бұрын

@@IM-lf5qp I hope there comes a time in which cellphones last at least some 5 years and we can enjoy a good one without having to buy another 6 months on!! lol

@folksurvival

4 жыл бұрын

@@JLchevz You don't have to.

@glumfish6862

3 жыл бұрын

The problem with making that comparison is that a watch does one thing (and a mechanical one poorly). While a phone can do MUCH more things. Everything has its use.

"WOW, nice phone! What time is it?" said no women ever

@zzyzxzee6374

5 жыл бұрын

Aesir Loki theb he proceeded with her to the door where i showed her my blinged out invica...she immediately lost interest

@arisgod2749

5 жыл бұрын

To you have a phone? Her: yes but I don't share my phone with strangers for calls. No honey I just wanted to know the time.

@vulekv93

4 жыл бұрын

People in this comment section disregard phones a bit too much. I remember getting my Motorola L7, at the time it was like nothing else. My friends, random girls, old people, everyone wanted to see my paper thin phone. And build quality of that phone was something else compared to competition at the time. Phones have certain charm to them, but it is of different kind, it is fleeting and short-lived. I still have my L7 in original box, I turn it on from time to time, charge and drain a battery once a year, just to keep it running. I think my (future) children would be quite impressed when they see what phones use to look like when their father was young.

Hey TGV! I just wanted to let you know how much I love your videos! I am 15 and a budding watch enthusiast. I have a very small collection (quartz swatch, seiko 5 snk809, and my fathers two tone seiko dress watch) but its enough to have me completely obsessed with wristwatches. I find that watches say something about somebody, a tell tale sign of good taste and class. I am hoping to acquire an skx009 soon and couldn't be more excited! Thank you so much for inspiring a love of watches into not only me but my generation. Keep up the fantastic work!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I find that deeply inspiring. So cool to hear I have more 15 year olds into this hobby. My biggest regret in life is I didn't not get into this deeper at your age. I am sure you will adore the SKX. Onwards and upwards my friend! Best regards, TGV

@jackstanislow8051

7 жыл бұрын

Dm 27 cheers from a fellow 15 year old ;)

@byronservies4043

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent start. Better than mine; keep going!

@jackfinlayevans3428

7 жыл бұрын

I'm 14, I prefer vintage watches but it's awesome to see other people my age in the hobby!

@factotumdelacita9348

7 жыл бұрын

Dm 27 ...Once you start, you"ll never quit...! Get that Skx 009 as soon as possible.... Good start..!

"Hardcore phone enthusiasts" 😀. Man I hope to one day inherited my dads cell phone! Great vid! Enjoyed it.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

LOL thank you Robbie :D Best regards, TGV

For me mechanical watches are beautiful , i simply adore and respect the knowledge that is put in to making of a watch. And to open up a caseback and see it beating its just beautiful . Got into mechanical watches thanks to you Tgv :) thank you for that, And i also geting interested in servicing and repairing watches . I love this hobby of ours.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

That just made my day to hear that. Thank you so much sir, keep enjoying it my friend. Best regards, TGV

When I look to my wristwatch I want to be reminded of who I am, of my personal values projected in an object that is an amalgamation of technique and art. A timepiece with history, with a statement converging with my own vision about life. I want to see myself on that watch. It conveys all personality like no other wearable item. It can last decades, centuries, it will tell about me to other people in the future, maybe to my grandson. In a sense, it is an extension of my existence. The refinement, the seek for perfection, they go much beyond than just keeping accurate time. Never a disposable phone or fashion item will symbolize anything that I said. Tristano, you have inspired me and all horology lovers to love even more this incredible obsession in our minds. Keep the awesome work.

Wow, great video. Somehow you manage to articulate what we know or feel but can't describe. Well done.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim, very honoured to hear that. Best regards, TGV

Thank you for all the information you give us. Just bought my first watch in 20 years because of your videos. I ordered my Seiko SZSC003 from Japan and I can't wait to start wearing it.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that. I find that very motivational to know you are now enjoying a new watch. Outstanding choice! Wear it with pride, love the Seiko btw too, Best regards, TGV

I recently found your channel and I really appreciate hearing the passion you have for watches. I'm a military member stationed overseas and I work in an area where cellphones are not permitted. I found it difficult to keep track of time without my cellphone so I started wearing a wrist watch which was a much better alternative to running back to my desk to look at my computer just to get the time. I just ordered a Citizen Eco-Drive and I'm super excited to get it to help me keep track of meetings. Thank you for your channel.

11) You can wear a piece of art Your videos are amazing, to me cell phones are nothing but a necessary evil, watches on the other side are an entire pleasure.

And your appreciation of Parker pens does not escape me. Good show!

So great of you putting the 10 Reasons the description, ihave no time right now its 1:30 am at night and ishould sleep, as a true horology fan and rolex owner i love your Videos, and i enjoy every single one, will watch this one completely tomorrow!:)

The thing I love about watches is the fact that they are important instruments which have helped man achieve some of its greatest achievements. For example the speedy which was used to go to the moon. Or watches used by people in the Great escape.

I'm actually a phone enthusiast, and I spend huge amounts of time customizing my phone and making it uniquely mine. If you want to see another amazing community, you should check out the /r/androidthemes subreddit. With that said, a phone is not a watch. A phone can tell you the time, but, as I'm sure I don't need to explain to anyone here, it's not the same as owning a watch. I really think the abstract points are the key points.

For me, even quartz watches have "soul". It is because the essence of timekeeping is same between mechanical and quartz watches. Mechanical watches measure the oscillations of the balance wheel (about 6/second) and quartz watches count the oscillations of the quartz crystal (32,768/second)! Quartz watches are ingenious in a similar way to mechanical watches. They represent true innovations in timekeeping and they come from the same family, unlike smart watches or just the phone.

@cristianariel7053

6 жыл бұрын

Chintan Pandya I agree

@mrkiky

6 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the clock in smart watches, phones, computers and any appliance that needs to keep time are quartz based as well. If we were to consider the most advanced wristwatch technology from solely the timekeeping perspective it would probably be one of Casio's solar powered and self synchronizing watches. It will run as long as you don't live underground, is as accurate as any quartz watch can be, doesn't need to be serviced and can sync from the tower signals in case it does drift. It will probably stop working when the capacitor that stores the charge deteriorates, but all in all I don't think you'll find a watch that can last longer than that without the need of repair.

@bobbirdsong6825

6 жыл бұрын

I think a smart watch is still a very nice accessory, especially for flying because you don’t have to worry about them getting zapped by the x-Ray conveyer. I wouldn’t wear one all the time, more for working out and with more preppy outfits.

@mrkiky

6 жыл бұрын

The thing about smartwatches is that they're not something that lasts for decades. it's just another device like phones and tablets or even computers that get obsolete in a few years. You won't find anyone in 10 years wearing a smartwatch from today, not to mention in 50 years. And the absolute worst thing about these devices is that their functionality deteriorates as well since they rely on support. A smartwatch 10 years from now will be useless because it won't be compatible with the new technologies. I have a smartwatch since a year ago and I have to say that the updates they push on it make it worse and worse. It was fine when I got it, now it's full of bugs.

@bobbirdsong6825

6 жыл бұрын

mrkiky I’m not saying a smart watch is better, but I would still want to own one, for the reasons I mentioned and because some of them just look cool.

I have an old Patek pocket watch, it is a work of art. I keep it in the safety deposit box at the bank so I only see it once in a blue moon. Sometimes though I will go to the bank and take it out of the box and just admire it for a while, I open the back and I am in total awe of the craftsmanship and the hours of labor it to make this beautiful piece of machinery.

One of the best videos you’ve posted in my opinion. Your channel makes wearing watches and loving watches more fun. Thank you so much for sharing, you are very popular in the horology community, we will always support your ventures.

You did a great job on the video a lot of the bit younger coworkers ask why I'm wearing a watch and I always tell them that It's easier to have a fast look at your wrist then pulling out your cell phone to watch at the time And even more polite when your dealing with a customer As always it was a joy to watch your video have a great time

@tjarsun

7 жыл бұрын

I'm so used to check the time on my watch that I even do it while I'm using my cellphone, and the phone shows the time on the top bar almost always!!! When I realize I did that I feel a little bit stupid to move the sleeve a bit back and turn my hand to see the dial instead of just moving the eyes to the top of the screen, but at the same time I feel kind of proud of the watch I'm wearing that day!

Just when I thought I was out , you pulled me back in! Lol gr8 passionate vid , love it TGV

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, great line, thank you Steve, Best regards, TGV

I'm a new fan of this channel, and a new lover/collector of watches. Ironically, I'm a jewelry salesman, as was my father before me, and my firstborn after me. This video strikes a good chord and I am honored to feel a part of this community and spirituality. Thank you for stepping out and expressing your thoughts and heart.

I've worn a watch since grade school. The Casio F-91W was my daily and only watch until high school graduation. And then it was a Seiko (can't remember the model) for the entirety of university. I didn't grow up with a lot of money so it was only one work horse watch everyday. Just changing straps and/or battery when it dies. I never stopped wearing them. I actually feel naked if I go out of the house without a watch on my wrist.

Hi TGV I agree with your points, especially the philosophical observation about time being the most valuable thing we have on a deeply personal and on a human level. By wearing a watch you show your knowledge about this, among other things... You also signal that you are a true professional in the field of our everyday doings - time is money, you can count on me being there on time and all that. You could say that you signal that with a cellphone too - though here you do it in a more sophisticated and symbolic way. We must not forget that a watch is a kind of jewelry too. And that a true gentleman appreciates jewelry. Not in the line of "bling, bling - see what I could afford", but in the sense that your carefully chosen items reflects the person you really are and the values you appreciate. Someone said that a wristwatch is the only jewelry a man could wear. I wouldn't go as far as that - but no doubt that my watch would be the last thing to go... Keep up the good work👍

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kjeld, Excellent point about jewellery too, I totally didn't think of that! Best regards, TGV

@jonfavale

2 жыл бұрын

Generally in a serious event, the only jewelry men can wear are watches and cuff links.

Fantastic video as always! Great topic as well! As a young watch lover, I am in it for the tradition, complexity, subtle expression, and charm of wristwatches and horology. Cheers from The Motor City!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack :D I love those aspects, so glad to hear you do too. Best regards, TGV

Man I love how you talk about watches and style, time and such, yet you have a print of a vanity painting. Your respect for mortality and seemingly the frailty of your time (and legacy, for you, I would guess) is great to see outside of vapid "deep" nay-sayers, and I love it. Love your stuff, keep it up.

to be completely honest, I was the guy, who didn't know the difference between an Automatic and a Quartz, but then I began watching TGV and the Urban Gentry Channel, and now I know more about watches and many other things I hadn't known before! Thank you for that TGV!

Great job TGV! Your videos are always informative and awesome to watch, keep up the great work!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir! :D Best regards, TGV

@NanoMalo

7 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry hey how bout a video about your doggie haha

I didn’t inherit any beautiful timepieces. I have started one. Thanks TGV,..

Awesome episode TGV. My favorite part of watch collecting is the variety, everybody can collect yet nobody collection will be the same, ever. Colors, cases, formats, brands, movements, release years, history etc.... and the ability to suit it and make it the story teller of your own journey in life. That is timeless.

Great video TGV, I agree with you 100 per cent. I've reached the age where I'm looking at my own collection and deciding who will inherit what, and it's nice to know I will (hopefully) be remembered by the watch that I've left to someone in my family. It's a form of immortality.

These are good reasons TGV, well done! For me watches arouse emotions wich phones never will do. Everytime i look at my timepieces i got that smile :) thats all about.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Simply but so true. I love it Sebastian, thank you my friend. Best regards, TGV

Tech and watches aren't mutually exclusive interests...

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Interesting point, I am very much into my Nintendo 3DS and Sony Vita, does that count? Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@mastermachineman1462

7 жыл бұрын

Nintendo Switch too right?

@fluffywhiteducky

7 жыл бұрын

@Ishaan Bhardwaj Thats true, they aren't mutually exclusive. The reason he was referencing a cell phone as a counter example so much is because the biggest argument of people who don't like watches is that they can check the time on their phone. He wasn't saying that in order to be a watch enthusiast you cant also geek over the iPhone 7.

I am 53 and back in the day a watch was something given to you as a gift at key times in your life by loved ones birthdays Christmas etc. I have several time pieces given to me by my late Grandmother one a swiss pocket watch when i was about 18 and another a British Made Timex when i was about 15. I love them and still use them and it reminds me of her and all the good times i have had in the past in fact it is a physical link to the past in a way a device like a a phone with built in obsolescence will never be. Great Video. Im exploring your back catalog. Thank you.

I agree TVG. What I enjoy most is the never ending pursuit of learning more about watches. The greater the knowledge, be it historical, or brands, or movements, the more I learn, the more I enjoy the hobby. Im now always excited as heck to see what new watches come out of Baselworld etc.....keeps the passion alive. Great vid!

Hey TGV, you should have a look at The wristwatch handbook: A comprehensive guide to mechanical watchmaking I got it for my 16th birthday this year. It is a great resource, and it has a lot of pictures.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Off to ebay I go! Thank you sir, Best regards, TGV

18:27 I'm still waiting for the day a girl tells me: "Wow nice watch, where're you from?" Thanks T. Kind regards, Fabio.

Excellent! Your first video that finally drew me out of my cave to leave a comment. These were all wonderful reasons

Kia Ora TGV, and greetings from New Zealand. Quick context story: I have always been fascinated by watches and timepieces in general. As a child, I had the undying habit of disassembling everything I could grab hold, see how they worked and put it all back together. I studied to become a psychotherapist for over a decade, and then a designer for another 13 years. I believe I am still doing that same thing: figuring out how things work while observing what times brings me in return. I remember the first time I saw the internal parts of a watch. I was observing a watchmaker in my neighbourhood during a repairing part of his day. Those sounds populated my head for years; they still do. Althought tempting, I could never bring myself to trying my hands in one, thinking it would be incredibly disrespectful to meddle with such marvel. Even more so after hearing a magically long explanation about how and why timepieces are what they are. I confess many of those inexpensive digitals were tirelessly poking into from time to time. No regrets whatsoever. :) The simple fact one can arrange natural parts in a way where such intelligence and craft, when done right, can literally beat its mechanics "alive", pulsing, was simply unbelievable to me. Those conversations went as far as elaborating how watches would work on a different planet, with a different gravitational and magnetic pulls.. how could they not? It makes me quite emotional just remembering these events of my childhood; magically spent in various places. Time was something I simply could not ignore, for several reasons. This humble device is the one thing that, invented by us ourselves, is capable of tracking the rarest and most precious gift of our kind. But I completely digress. My apologies for the over-extending memory backtracking... Back to watches. I always had one as a kid, all the way through the end of adolescence. That habit was lost until something of a year or so ago - I'm 43 ears of age now. It was right when I found myself recollecting such endearing memories that, conversely, I lost any interest in my fitness trackers and smartwatches. They are now sold and in the second hands of people who actually want them. I have recently found a watch that I always wanted to have; a humble Casio EMA 100 Steel. I purchased it instantly. Essentially because of childish birthday wishes I once made, when I asked for a watch that could tell me time in various places, mark sea tides and show me moon date/ages. I didn't even know a watch could do that until I found this particular one. I was then back into watches, and they are now back to me. Coincidently -- they say -- I bumped into your channel and have become an admirer on the spot. A grateful one indeed I must say, as your insight and gentlemanly joy has helped to rekindle this adorable captivation for time machines. I am far from a collector, possessing only (now) two watches. However, it pleases me to send you my sincere thank you for the refreshing, and also fascinating, labour of love that you offer viewers like myself via TUG. Cheers for all the fun, courteous class and careful knowledge. Much love, support and admiration from Aotearoa brother. LP.

Practicality aside, how about just to sheer enjoyment you get from looking at your beautiful timepiece, time and time again. It never gets old, even looking at my oldest of 5+ years. In most cases I'm not even looking at the time. A phone could never provide that.

@ewinter3

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Gottbreht I do that all the time! I get so mesmerized by the sweep of the second hand or the gently glowing lume that I totally forget the it tells the time, too....

Yes! I feel like phones are things you have for a few years and then get a new one But watches are wonderful ways of giving to your next generation

I purchased a Casio g shock after watching some of your videos and it reminded me of being a kid and always wearing a watch. It also has helped me to leave my phone at home sometimes and just enjoy life. Thank you for this wonderful channel and i am now going to make an upgrade to the marathon navigator again upon your suggestion. Cheers.

So nice to hear my own exact thoughts on the wrist watch subject. Rounding off the perfect attire with a matching watch is so essential to me. I can litterally spend hours swapping straps and/or bracelets to make the watch go perfectly to what i'm wearing. As usual - great show. Ken

I knew what you mean. I burst into tears when I see somebody with an Apple Watch

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harry, I feel your pain brother! Best regards, TGV

Watches can be a part of a dignified lifestyle; you can easily imagine someone with a nice watch well dressed for a variety of occasions: at the beach, the opera, or at home having Thanksgiving dinner using the family china.

@sirblackstone

7 жыл бұрын

dr1345 I wouldn't know, I've never been to the beech. :(

Cell phones change so frequently, while good watches are "timeless" ....lasting generations, through the DNA, you literally have a connection to those who pass them on to you. Yet another great video !

This video is brilliant! I laughed and almost cried lol. Cheers TGV! So grateful to have found your channel. You've truly reinvigorated my love for timepieces.

just bought a vintage USSR anti magnetic from Raketa, designed to function during a nuclear firestorm. beat that Samsung

@Yafama

5 жыл бұрын

Adam Rose I mean I don’t think radioactivity does much to phones?

@raygibler1458

4 жыл бұрын

Magnets do though

@raygibler1458

4 жыл бұрын

Nuclear explosions create a magnetic pulse

@P0rQpine

3 жыл бұрын

Okay so youre in a war i assume

@Okido24

3 жыл бұрын

The raketa will make it (maybe). You won’t (definitely:)

13:54 "I could drop a G Shock off the roof of my house; could you do /that/ with a phone? Uuhnn I don't think so." xD

@stoundingresults

3 жыл бұрын

Also G-shocks 6 multibands sync with atomic clocks👍

I am new to watches, and you have inspired me to collect them as well. I love the community you have brought together! Keep it Up

Love this video...have a handful of people that I'm forwarding the link to immediately. I hear this so often I get tired of spelling it out. Plus, with the quality of your videos there is no doubt that you'll hook a few in so that I'll have more watch enthusiasts around me...the more the merrier!! Thank you!

Governor, my 7 years old boy told me, you are getting crazy about watches, all Because of you of course. What an interesting video thanks.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Francisco! I am very honoured. Enjoy the hobby my friend. Best regards, TGV

Fashion comes and goes a watch is timeless!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!!!!! Well said Rick, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

I love this video! It's such a great topic to cover. No hyperbole, I credit my interest, my passion for horology to you (started building my collection a few months ago). Thank you so much.

This episode was currently the best edifying one about the necessity of the watches!! I agree most of your opinions, and you did a perfect job!

Hello Tristano! I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration that you have given to us younger watch enthusiast. I am even working on my own youtube channel, Facebook, website, and Instagram for my own reviews. I would be happy to send you some papers if you would like! Cheers!

Don't know anybody who carries their grandfather's cell phone with them, but know both men and women who wear his watch with pride.

@arbogash1852

4 жыл бұрын

jd c I do.

Great vid TGV with your energy and passion, its great! Favorite reasons : 1) Reflection of personality 2)Time with just a glance 3) Articles we keep for life and likely to outlive us 4) the mechanical heart that beats and powered by my life movements ..... you got it all in your 10 points.

While everything in our world is constantly changing and developing, a watch just stays consistent and this gives me some feeling of calmness. Thats why I love to wear timepieces. Cheers!

A wrist watch no matter what price point has a soul a cellphone has none. besides watches are few things that are built to last these days .

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Thank you Blake for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

I once got criticized by a woman for not wearing a pocket watch (I used to wear them for a while).

@joelplascencia3568

5 жыл бұрын

Oddly specific, but I wouldn't even be mad.

I felt like while in modern days we've been talking about productivity and price tag a lot, watches is a one way ticket back to the old times to connect to old times, now not much manmade things can outlast our life as watches. It's the only jewelry in my book that seems appropriate to men. When i saw a men with a stainless steel vintage watches on the wrist, i couldnt help but respect the man in the sense of understanding his self-confidence and self-reliance on choosing his timepieces. Great episode !

Often times I don't agree with you, sometimes I don't care about the topic, other times I don't understand what you're talking about, but for some reason I like listening to you. You got a gift Tristano, you got a gift!

Most people don’t know the difference between a Vincero and a rolex🤦🏻‍♂️

loool at the "crazy stupid love" poster when women ask you what the time is😂

I'm just 15, but I already connect to horology in a way I never thought I would as no one in my family cares as much as me about watches. When someone asks why I care so much I can't even answer them because I can say all of the things you mentioned on the video, and that's why I love and connect so much to your channel, TGV! Wonderful video.

I have only been watching your channel for about six months ago but I have always adored watches. I have every watch I have ever owned except one. Even my first watch when I was probably ten or twelve years old. I have my father's Accutron and the Accutron my parents gave me as my college graduation gift in 1971. Albeit, it was an electronic watch, it was the epitome of timekeeping at the time. I now own four Rolexes and an SKX175 along with lesser pieces. I love the idea of wearing a "machine" on my wrist that is powered, as you pointed out, by my "own" energy. I think this is one of your best Vlogs. Keep them coming.

I would also add .....I love the fact that automatic watches are fantastic pieces of engineering brilliance.

@canismajoris6733

2 жыл бұрын

They're mediocre really compare to other stuff these days.

Sometimes when certain people ask me for the time I respond by telling them it's time for you to buy a watch.

@Flyingcatdog313

4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

I found your channel last week while searching for a reliable, cheap beater watch. Based on your review, I bought a Casio "Marlin" and I couldn't be happier! I had to slap it on a nato in classic TGV style! Even though I have my watch now I cant stop binge watching your videos. My hobby money may be getting pulled in new directions very soon. Keep up the great work!

so after MONTHS of hesitation and research i finally caved and bought a citizen navihawk AT based on some of your advice to a question i had asked you .. i had to get the one with the rubber band but i bought a stainless band directly from citizen and had a jeweler swap it for me.. i couldn't be happier with the watch, it didn't break my bank and i thoroughly love wearing it, not to mention the compliments I've gotten on it... its only my 2nd one but now i may be hooked... i appreciate the advice and really enjoy your content so i just wanted to say THANKS~!!

I'm 17 and I collect russian watches and some others My favorite reason to wear a watch is that it's full of history :)

A watch can be timeless; a phone, definitely not. Also, digging in your pocket or purse/handbag is far less elegant than just flicking your wrist. Thanks for the video, have a great day.

I just have my daughter a Seiko 5 for her 15th birthday. It's something that will always remind her of me, so you are spot on about commemorating important moments in time.

Great video man! I too said this same statement a few years ago when my friend would always wear watches. I am now in love with them and understand their importance and unique design. Everyone should watch this video and maybe they will also gain the same knowledge I was missing!

skx009 just arrived today. Rolex explorer coming soon. I blame you TGV 😂😂😂

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

You lucky thing, enjoy!!!!! Thank you my friend, what a duo. Best regards, TGV

Additionally, I'd like to challenge someone to take their cell phone diving for 200 meters and try using it.

Great channel man. Your videos reinvigorated my love of watches and inspired me to buy my first luxury watch, the omega sea master planet ocean co axial. Keep up the great work

Excellent video sir! You have inspired me to start a small collection of timepieces, all mechanical, all automatic (and mostly Seiko). I look forward very much to passing these pieces on to the young people of my family and friends. If properly looked after they will last indefinitely. Thanks, and keep up the excellent work. M

cant find a watch for my 5 inch wrist so i am using the 38mm apple watch. I am working on gaining weight and can't weight to get a sarb033

@farhatbdhj

7 жыл бұрын

fenn are you a woman? that's very small if you're a guy.

@fennishing

7 жыл бұрын

Farhat Bamadhaj I am a guy and 17

@xGangnamsteinx

7 жыл бұрын

fenn pretty late for reply but i have the same issue. You can always swipe out a band!

Men barely have any jewelry in our accessory arsenal Some may rock earrings. Some prefer simplicity But one thing that adds soooo much character... from one simple piece of accessory Would be what watch you wear Of course the style does have to match the occasion But.... it's just such a simple way to add class and And.... And........... #Seiko4Lyf lol.

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

VERY well said, outstanding comment. Thank you HF. Best regards, TGV

As always, TGV, you broke things down with a little cheeky humor, and a ton of class. I enjoyed this latest vid immensely.

i love the passion in this video, it is truly enthralling! i had never owned any automatic watches, only quartz but your passion inspired me to start collecting & recently bought a tissot heritage visodate and a hamilton khaki king.

Because a phone is made for making a damn PHONE CALL and not to check the time!!!!

@dancarlton7973

6 жыл бұрын

Same thing here, I use a watch to check the time, not with my iPhone...well sometime with the iPhone

"cellphones are Infinitely more accurate" Ever heard of radio or GPS controlled watches?

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

Did you not hear me mention GPS in the video? Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@Olumin37

7 жыл бұрын

Yes in regard to phones, but I was directing the question to the guy who wrote the comment rather then you. I could have made this more clear.

I've been waiting for a video like this for a long time, great job!

TGV...these videos are becoming inspirational way beyond watches. The "inner man" in TGV is clearly very happy and contented. Your passion for life and watches leaps out every time. Please dont change a thing. Regards Andy McI.