Do you think the Seiko GMT will be an easier pill to swallow for the die hard skx fan over the 5kx considering GMTs are viewed as more of a pilots watch than a diver?

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding observation, and you know what, I think it will work much better. Really great comment, thank you so much for sharing that James, Best regards, TGV

@jamessteven9748

2 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry thank you for another great video 👍

@jkid9244

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to be “that guy”, but dang, I’m still not over it… Taking a “Professional Level” watch… an icon, and cutting its man parts off… I am happy for newcomers to experience the genius case design, and now a low cost entry to a GMT function, but the full spec ruggedness is what drew me to the SKX (I stayed for the comfort and the original, come iconic, design). I’ll continue to enjoy the OG (on the “level raising” Uncle Seiko fitted rubber strap, while I save for my BB58Pro. …then again, what Seiko decide to house this movement in the new Alpinist case? Give me a screw down crown and sapphire, and I may get distracted from the Tudor.

@barrettwbenton

2 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Totally agree with this. and perhaps if Seiko tipped its hand earlier with a release like this, their change in direction would've been a bit easier to swallow for more people.

@karlsenula9495

2 жыл бұрын

But they still made it LOOK like a diver.

TGV, I just wanted to thank you for the insights you have provided us into the history and design cues of these watches. Your background in design comes through in your critiques of watches, which really live and die by the quality and thoughtfulness of their design. I look forward to more additions to your already extensive library of insightful reviews.

The aesthetics are so drastically different from each other that I don't really see these 2 watches being competitors. In fact, if I were a GMT fan, I'd have to get both.

I think for the price, the Seiko is an absolute steal, but I do like the design of the Bulova. The deal breaker for me is as you said the size of the Bulova is a tad bit too large

@TheSavagederek

2 жыл бұрын

I do agree, but I paid £260 for my 5 sports a couple of months back, and they have dropped to £225 in some places. So £400 for the same movement and case with one added feature, seems slightly steep. However if we wait a few months, I reckon it will drop to nearer £330.

So glad to see these huge brands still creating cool new mechanical pieces with nifty complications. In the near future perhaps you could do a video on GMT recommendations in different price segments? It's a few times more but the Black Bay GMT I saw at an AD really took my breath away!

I would love to see the Bulova Astronaut with this new Miyota GMT movement in a 39-40mm size. That would be a phenomenal historic re-release.

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 Hear hear!!! It has to happen, I mean, it simply must happen, they would be mad not to right? Thank you Sean, Best regards, TGV

@graymatrrocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry If they don't they are going to miss a lot of potential customers. I won't buy this new GMT, but I would buy an Astronaut as soon as it was released.

@robh.2400

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd buy one!

@user-yf1ht4gz4m

2 жыл бұрын

I've been love with the astronaut's black-and-white bezel since I saw it...thinks it makes way better sense then the pepsi! I would definitely pick one up, splendid idea!

@cle_roknn3742

2 жыл бұрын

I would argue that an astronaut would not be a re-release, but a new watch or homage of the original. The astronaut was a tuning fork battery based Accutron 214 movement, it was purposely not an automatic because the pilots needed better accuracy. I’d argue it would most certainly be cool, but not a re-issue and certainly would deviate from the original design intent: a battery powered super accurate cockpit chronometer.

Watching in the gym in ol Blighty, good to see Hugo up to his old tricks. Another top video TGV. Keep them coming! 🦖

hahaha loved the intro heat is such an underrated Al Pacino movie! your creative genius is absolutely a welcome commodity in this era of sometimes boring and monotonous watch media. cheers!

This is gonna be a good one! loving these Hugo mini film intro’s, especially with the legendary Al Pacino 👍

@randolphcirilo4800

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This intro was bomb!!

Another great video TGV. Very excited for the new seikos. Now just need to decide on the color 🤔🤔🤔

Genuinely interesting video about the new movement and how it impacts the industry. Interesting comparison as well. Appreciate the fact that this video is off the best and path of the other watch KZreadrs.

Much respect and blessings to you brother, that intro with that beat? F I R E 🔥

Crazy you’re posting this now because I’m looking for a GMT for my next watch. Writing this before watching the video, but was deciding between the new Seiko GMT coming out, Green CWard GMT, Lorier Hyperion when back in stock, or waiting on a new Bi-Color Monta GMT.

Just love the Heat intros. Looks like Hugo found his calling. Great video, as always, TGV! Cheers.

Love your takes on what Bulova should have done for a GMT…that Accutron would’ve been perfection! Great video as always!

The microbrands will have a field day with this new Seiko GMT movement. I've heard from insiders that it will be supplied to 3rd party company's !

@kjstewys

2 жыл бұрын

This comment may be the one thing that keeps me from grabbing the Seiko lol

@Gerald_Kraus

2 жыл бұрын

If they can fit the movement in a 40mm case, they can have all of my money!

@HRM.H

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gerald_Kraus no reason they shouldn't be able to

@ScoobieDoobie197474

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you hear that?

@HRM.H

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScoobieDoobie197474 a person who directly works on/with three microbrands , so quite a reputable source , he heard it straight from Seiko. I won't be naming names incase there is a NDA.

thanks alot! ive been waiting for a video like this

a bit more expensive than your criteria but arguably the best value in Swiss autos. Mido Ocean Star GMT (true GMT) 80 hrs power reserve with a an on the fly adjusting bracelet. Fantastic GMT Diver

Love the look of the blue Bulova, but shame about the size. Like a chronograph I've still yet to pull the trigger on one. Maybe one day. Great video as always TGV. Always a pleasure to receive the notification you have posted. Enjoy the rest of your week

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, have a great week too my friend. Best regards, TGV

Great vid as always TGV...much appreciated, knowledgeable and enjoyable!

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend! Best regards, TGV

Pure class mate! Great video!

Excellent video as always, something that bugs me about the Bulova is what appears to be applied silver hour markers on the blue dial (or they could be stamped through) but then a flat printed white brand logo… Absolutely spot on about the Accutron GMT re-issue, what a knockout that would have been! Come on Bulova get it together!!!

It's great to see more GMT movements!

great show as always,i didn't even know about the bulova GMT. I have seen alot about the seiko in the last week or two. Now i will have to take a hard look at it. Thank for a Informative And Entertaining Show As always.

Great Work as always! 🙂

Dude that intro was incredible. Love heat. You need to do one in a scene from collateral next.

original content and your intro is just pure art!

Hilarious intro! Thanks for another engaging video and, of course, exciting new watches.

I LOVE the Bulova astronaut. Definitely a missed opportunity, but I do have the Moon view remake of the same design. No GMT but great aesthetics and that silky smooth sweeping second hand!

The Seiko GMTs are an awesome addition. I'm so glad they decided to do them.

Nice Video. Thank you for the quality content! Greetings form Germany.

I have that Bulova and in my opinion looks very good. On wrist, it feels more like a 41 mm not 43. The dial is beautiful, and it's a more original design than the Seiko "diver" that is reaping from Rolex more and more with each new watch :P

Another informative show. I Like your variety of watches. You bring a lot of interest to your viewers to the World of watches.

Knocked it out of the park again! Great analysis that demonstrates true independence 👏

Lovely round up of affordable GMT's. I should be getting that orange 5KX GMT on the channel for review very soon. That bracelet!

I'm proud of you TGV. You finally nailed the pronunciation of Bulova.

Another superb packed episode. Thanks for the quality, fair and informative review. For new GMT's that are coming out into the market, have you seen the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT? The Sand/Blue version looks gorgeous! If you have indeed seen the C65 Aquitaine, any thoughts? Also, what are your thoughts on the other British company Farer's World Watches and GMT's?

What a great day for a TGV video, can’t wait to watch it. Nice to see Hugo as well, the new Jurassic park movie sure missed him in it

Ah. Nice one TGV, I knew you would be on this 😁. I'm going to wait a year and see if the prices drop slightly. Fingers crossed, as I've caught the G Shock bug now lol.

Really enjoyed the last few minutes on the Accutron Astronaut. You could easily do an entire video on that one. Bulova released a modern version of it when they had the Accutron II lineup but they missed the mark by not releasing it with rotating bezel.

Great as always TGV 👏🍻👍

I remember when you had the Squale pan am GMT.... which i bought and still love. One of my favorite watches and for approx $500 secondhand just pure class..... I've owned it for 5 years now and just love it....

I haven't developed a thirst for a GMT yet and the Seiko's look attractive...but I have went smaller and am into slim sports watches 38-36mm with at least a 9000 series Miyota. Smaller is just way more comfortable and contours my wrist better.

@Mister_Phafanapolis

2 жыл бұрын

Smaller watches are better: fit under long sleeves better, less weight, less likely to banged up or hung up on door frames, etc. But because watch companies move with all the speed of a deceased sloth, it'll be about two decades before the smaller watch "trend" is fully integrated and accepted in the industry and by ignorant WIS, lol.

@jipke

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mister_Phafanapolis "deceased sloth", lol.

@atticratz6128

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mister_Phafanapolis Haha! I’m hopeful: more microbrands are going small, divers are oversaturated (I believe we’re going to see a lot more variety in microbrand offerings and sidings going forward), and some big players are moving smaller. Rolex dropped the Explorer to 36mm, Tissot released the PRX in 35mm as well as 40mm, and Timex brought back the Marlin at 34mm.

Your intros make me smile... I like them as much as the topic you're providing and entertaining us with. I enjoy all the different varieties of watches you share your vast Knowledge and audience with. With so many to choose from, is what makes your shows a treasure to view... They are very educational too. I like seeing these Homage watches that look just like the very expensive watches they emulate at a fraction of the cost with excellent Seiko or other good movements... Sometime, you should change places with your friend Hugo. I heard he knows watches too. He could give us his perspective on the classic time pieces... He looks like he's been around for a while. 6/23/22

The most exciting take here is that there's now a true GMT movement from Miyota, which may mean we'll see a series of affordable true GMTs from microbrands soon.

@raglm

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@SBDC195

2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for Sellita to develop a true GMT movement. Now Miyota gets me so excited:)

@Godotlv5000

2 жыл бұрын

Literally the same now with Seiko's NH34 GMT movement, can't wait for San Martin to do something incredible with it

@jackmason7178

2 жыл бұрын

👀

As a Pilot , I’m sure this Seiko GMT , will captivate my fellow colleagues. I’m not comfortable to use my Rolex or my Breitling , all over the places for logical safety reasons. I love my SKS, (size, weight , feel and bracelet - yes ! I do like the Seiko bracelet …) so I’m looking forward to buy one for me, so I can use it everywhere and not have to worry . Thanks for the review ! Stay safe and Happy Landings !

@poulwinther

Жыл бұрын

Great point, and yes, the jingly jangly Seiko Jubilee is simply one of the most comfortable bracelets.

Great video again TGV. I would like to hear your opinion on the new Timex GMTs. If you’ve already spoken about it in a video, then I would like to know which one.

Great picks TGV!

Haven't had much use for my GMT watches since my wife and I retired. She traveled a lot to Europe so I was always setting my watches accordingly. Now though going to a wedding in Madrid soon, so I'm auditioning which watch is the most comfortable wearing 24/7 for 2 weeks. My wife said I could just wear any watch and just set it to local time when the plane lands. I can't do that. That's way too simple. Oh, and I noticed in a prior video, Hugo is now designing bags and accessories with his name on them. Glad to see him stepping out on his own.

Love you content👏 love your intro video with trex😂

Very nice episode again!

Thank you, TUG, for your unbiased review. Non-sponsored reviews are truly rare these days. I, personally, favor the Bulova over the Seiko in this case. I have a 7.5" wrist and love the Wilton GMT. It is just beautiful. Most travelers these days would probably not need a dive style watch and I think Bulova / Citizen hit a home run with the design and obviously with their new Miyota movement. But watching all the reviews, I see I'm probably in the minority with my opinion, as far as Bulova choosing a relatively large dress watch to house the Miyota 9075.

The GMT I'd recommend to anyone is the Christopher Ward Sealander C63 GMT. Just over $1,000 it's my daily wearer. 39mm, 46mm Lug to Lug, 20mm Lug width, 12mm thick, Screw down crown, 150m water resistance, independently set 24 hour hand with fixed 24 hour bezel, 56 hour power reserve (I tested mine and it was spot on), Sellita SW330-2 movement at 4hz, comes in a variety of slick colors, dresses up and down without any collision with style, and on a Melanaise bracelet this thing is to die for. I have found myself neglecting all of my other watches for 6 months or so now as this watch is comfortable, durable, I can track to two time zones I work in on a daily basis, and I can jump in the pool with my kids without thinking about it. I often get compliments on this watch. Also, the Lume is great, and the dial is very well designed to have incredible legibility. Highly recommend 👌🏼

@stephennutt2565

2 жыл бұрын

I concur! I bought the white dial with a $125 coupon code that is easy to find. It usually lives on a tan leather strap with me.

Another great vid TGV! Would love to get your take on the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic (a watch I just learnt about today!). Especially as an Explorer fan…

@alecjarnagin9041

2 жыл бұрын

I have one and love it. I am hoping TGV does a video on it but I couldn't wait ;)

The mod parts for the 5KX are gonna be so fun! Time to save up some money. It's a bummer that the movement is slightly taller because cases will not be interchangeable

Any chance you’ll do more videos on Oris? Your older video helped me a few years ago when I bought an Aquis for my first proper watch

Just received one of my grail watches a 2020 Tudor BB Gmt Pepsi and I’m absolutely loving it!

@SkilfulLeader1

2 жыл бұрын

Got mine this year on the leather, brilliant watch for the money 👌

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 Congrats my friend, you are in for some serious fun! Enjoy. Best regards, TGV

@DavisAB4

2 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Thanks so very much! I have been totally loving the content lately and Hugo’s lucrative acting career! ;)

Nice video indeed. In a period where the retrò style and the history behind of any industrial design is becoming more important, the idea to launch a new version of the Bulova Astronaut b using the Miyota 9075 movement could be a winning choice. Having been lived away from my home country for more than 18 years it would be nice to own a GMT watch at a reasonable price. I will wait and see.. Maybe the second half of 2023 will bring some surprises. Anyhow, thanks again for your video. Since today I am one of your new subscribers.

Excellent video TGV. Even though the Bulova is pretty good, and my wrist is ok for the size, I'm a bit more excited about the GMT kx. Even though owning an original SKX I do have a nice blue dial 5kx as it was so attractive to look at!

Great intro! Love that movie. I really like that new Seiko GMT! I hope that you can get one and do a review! Cheers. Hope all is well!

Looking forward to this one✋😁

Another great vid, speaking for myself I’d go with the Bulova, that true GMT is where it’s at plus the size is perfect for me that is. Cheers.

I love your shirt man... It reminds of the late 90s...better times for sure!

Great video! Awesome to see both companies coming out with a new GMT movement! Think I’d rather have the Lorier GMT at $800, personally.

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, so would I!!!! Hard to beat the Hyperion. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@iliveinreality

10 ай бұрын

@@theurbangentryplease review the citizen grand classic silver dial please

Great video. I love everything about that Bulova except the size..

That Miyota movement in a version of the Milships case would be gold!! 20mm strap please!

Wonderful video old bean!

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you JB! Best regards, TGV

Ah shoot I love the blue Bulova, and I just bought the Q Timex GMT too. Great video as always TGV. Anybody want a Timex...........

Nice video, thanks! I absolutely agree on the Accutron Astronaut. Perhaps the success of the Tudor Black Bay Pro will encourage Bulova to re-issue this style with the new gmt. It'd be a hit at below $1K, for sure.

Nicely done

I am actually really looking forward to getting one. I'm so glad Seiko really did it. Hopefully I can get my hands on one. The biggest thing though is the potential for that new movement in modding.

Ok Tvg this was awesome!

Hey TGV... I just got an Omega Aqua Terra 38 and am amazed at how great it is. I'm also amazed that as far as I can tell you've never had one on your channel. Would love to get your take on it as it seems to me like something you would appreciate.

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

You know what, I had one on the cards last year but it got canceled at the last minute. I vowed to revisit it this year, so thank you for reminding me. I will deffo cover them before the end of the year. Thank you Ric, I look forward to it. Stay tuned! Bes tregards, TGV

I wish I were I man who needed a GMT right now!

@AK-rq1cz

2 жыл бұрын

Watches aren't about need, treat yourself!

Citizen and Casio are my favourite Japanese Watches though I have Seiko Orient and a Bulova in my watch collection. I enjoy experiencing the Myota and NH 35 movements in Pagani Design Watches and in micro brands like Phiobos

Nice production. A short intro and then the theme before business. A la 007

The Hugo intro was such a gem 😂

…and the academy award for best supporting Archosaur goes to HMB 🦖 nice video as always! I agree a Bulova Mil-ships GMT would be a “looker”. Cheers 🍻

Awww . I was just getting into that, and then the intro kicked in 😮

This is the best intro of all time because Heat is my favorite film of all time.

Brilliant! I think the GMT is my favourite complication. Explorer 2 is my pick, the underdog but a great watch.

Absolutely love my airman DC-4, so much that I got both the GMT and the Purist variants

Totally agree that Bulova should have used the Astronaut for historical inspiration! Excellent observation

That intro was something else

Fabulous scene with Mountbatten and Pacino.

Bulova's my favorite affordable brand. Thanks for a look at this new one. Waiting on a Mil-ships review.😉

That Bulova Astronaut is a stunning design. A tuning fork driven GMT? What’s not to like. I agree that is the one to re-release with this caliber. Unless they’re going to make a GMT of the new Acutron caliber??? Still, I’ll be buying the Seiko when it’s available. Great video, thanks TGV!

Just when everyone was ready to write off Seiko's ability to deliver incredible value for money, they come out with the Seiko 5 GMT. I think it's an absolute steal for the price. The Bulova is also quite a looker for a dressier GMT as well. My pick however for a GMT under $1000 is actually the Glycine Combat Sub GMT. I love the colors they offer it in too.

@timemeasured9137

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! The Glycine combat sub GMT is excellent. I own the the GL0380 and it’s a keeper in my collection!!! Sadly these models have gotten little to no attention. Glycine certainly needs to improve on marketing, they make great tool watches.

@raven_of_zoso455

2 жыл бұрын

Question here: I don't mean to offend anyone, but I genuinely struggle to understand if this Glycine is considered a Rolex homage. Because there's obvious similarities, same I guess could be said for the Heuer Autavia in comparison to a Daytona, especially the Jack Heuer edition, which is a $6000 watch. Yes, I know the Autavia has its own history and all, but if we scratched all history, branding and background on these two watches, I think they would be considered homage watches. Is there a definite line I am missing here? Is homage watches only a stamp we give to watches from unknown Chinese brands? For the sake being, if I took the Glycine and scratched off the logo, and did the same with an automatic GMT homage from Ali Express, and we didn't consider the prices, finishes, or the movements, are there still factors that would separate the two as being an homage or not? I've seen watch reviews from Ali Express homage watches which has had significant and somewhat original design differences from its intended model, but are still considered homages... I'm puzzled. Maybe this could be a video idea for @the urban gentry

@Simplicimus1945

2 жыл бұрын

@@raven_of_zoso455, it might be fair to call the Rolex gmt a homage to Glycine. The Airman was already a thing for over a year before Rolex got around to it. Also, he’s already covered this before.

That intro was a masterpiece 😂

It is great to see an independent hour hand on an affordable gmt movement.

Some of these openings….we’re in your mind do you get them…so funny…and love your content

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jay 😀🙏 Best regards, TGV

Another great episode. I'm a bit of a fair-weather Bulova fan, I suppose, despite my admiration for the brand's history. I love the MIL-SHIPS, and wear mine often, as well as my A15 and the Oceanographer. They have made, and still make, some truly wonderful watches. They also make some stylistic abominations that make me wonder at times if they're trying to compete with Invicta. Having such a wide range of style language might be good for capturing a broader cross-section of multiple market segments, but it does make it harder to take the brand as seriously as they deserve to be taken. Hopefully, they will continue the path they appear to be on, producing more elegant and interesting styles that also possess something unique to make them stand out. I love the styling of the new Wilton GMT, but agree that the size is a bit off target. But, with its downturned lugs, it might still wear very well; the A15, only slightly smaller at 41mm, wears a treat on my 7.5"/19cm wrist. Admittedly, the A15's size is appropriate to the style, which may not be the case with the 42mm Wilton. Too, the A15 proves that Bulova can do a fine job building a watch with internally roatating bezels. An internal, adjustable second time-zone bezel might be a great addition to a 9075 based GMT. Or, as you mention, a GMT MIL-SHIPS. I'm still considering the Wilton, just because it IS the first. Or, absolutely, a reissue of the Astronaut. Sign me up!

Nice 1 sir

Hey TGV, I know this watch is above $1k but I’m very curious about your take on the execution of the Ball Roadmaster Marine GMT. I know the argument regarding “true gmt” movement still battles on but they’ve done something pretty neat, albeit they aren’t the first.

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, I will take a gander. Love Ball watches, amazing history and strong designs. Thank you Hans, Best regards, TGV

@ryanm9554

2 жыл бұрын

Owned the green bezel black dial version. Phenomenal build quality and perfect weight being Titanium. Super accurate for me, +1 spd. The quickset GMT function was very interesting, its essentially a 2824 with a modular added for the GMT function. The pushers can be locked so there isn't an accidental push underwater and it's 200m WR. I found the size perfect, and it wore wonderfully due to the dimensions and Titanium case. Lum is unmatched as well due to the Tritium gas tubes. Highly recommend it, but personally didn't mesh with the styling. I'm more of a Glycine Airman guy apparently!

The fact that the Miyota movement is a True GMT, as opposed to the Caller GMT of the Seiko movement, makes it a clear winner in my book. I can’t wait to see what micro brands are going to start doing with he Minolta movement.

Great video. Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!

Spot on. Great stuff. 👍🏴👍

Make the Astronaut, and I will but that on my wrist Great Video, did not know Seiko was coming out with a GMT

@theurbangentry

2 жыл бұрын

If they make one the right size, I will join you and get one too! Thank you Justin 🤞🤞🤞 Best regards, TGV

Forster is making a version of the Astronaut called the A-12. It's a very good-looking watch at a great price.

I buy myself a new watch for each professional accomplishment, I recently got a promotion and have been on the look for something around the 1000$ mark. As someone who is a huge Bulova fan with a large wrist the Wilton might just be the watch to celebrate my milestone! I have nothing like it in my collection and that blue dial is gorgeous. I think the 5kx gmt is probably the better value but my heart is loving this bulova. , but Thanks TGV for showcasing this watch, faults and all!