Let's just appreciate the perfection gone into these intros 🙌

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob :D Best regards, TGV

@trelee9865

4 жыл бұрын

Legit was about to say the same thing how each is unique and pertain to the subject

@Sixtyday213

4 жыл бұрын

You just can't go wrong with Seiko+SamuraiChamploo😍😍😍

@watchyouknow

4 жыл бұрын

I like the basket weave pattern on the strap I love this channel.

@Buck380

4 жыл бұрын

Sounded great with my mega bass headphones too

It’s taken years of practice but tgv has the art of the intro down

@canonbares9206

4 жыл бұрын

Valor233 I would say he’s had it down for a while. Check out his hamilton khaki field video

@CN-wt2bj

4 жыл бұрын

It's miles better than yelling "heyyy gaaaissss" at the top of his lungs into the mic.

@TheCarGuysTV

4 жыл бұрын

You know that’s just from Seiko, right?

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it. I must confess, it takes almost as much time to shoot and edit than the actual review, but it's worth it as I know the good Gentry out there enjoy it. Every time I make an intro, I learn a new editing technique and so it's really been fun learning. Onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

@canonbares9206

3 жыл бұрын

TheCarGuys.TV pretty sure it isn’t

Ah, Samurai Champloo. Always a pleasure to see that anime tied to other facets of life.

I watched this video a week ago without even knowing this watch exists, then immediately purchased one. Damn you, TGV!!! With that said, I emailed Seiko about the bezel insert and here's what they said: "In reply to your recent communication please know According to our records the SLA037 does not have a ceramic bezel insert. The bezel insert is the special “Ever Brilliant Steel” material with a hard coating which also provides the color and sheen."

@d.kashani

5 ай бұрын

I believe it’s titanium carbide coating.

I’ve barely started watching this but I must say that’s one of my favorite intros of yours yet, even out of the many amazing intros you’ve done.

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kris :D Best regards, TGV

@GonzoZener

4 жыл бұрын

I feel alienated.

@davidsiler5505

4 жыл бұрын

Here, here.

"The sweater over the shoulder crowd."😂 Spot on. As usual. Thanks.

Bought it a month and a half ago. Its absolutely diver-perfection and a future classic piece. Aesthetics and technology is top-notch on this one.

@MrPINKFL0YD

3 жыл бұрын

How often do you wear it??

@MercyShot83

3 жыл бұрын

STAGGERLEE every day since i bought it

@MrPINKFL0YD

3 жыл бұрын

@@MercyShot83 Good to hear!

@hansross7417

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me please the feelings about this watch, its been a year. Hows bezel? I heard ita not ceramic. Any scratches? What about glass bracelet, movement?

@randallk2556

2 жыл бұрын

@@hansross7417 it’s fantastic. No issues whatsoever, movements great, watch is great, case is scratches and bezel too. My Rolex sub scratched much quicker than the sla

That intro, whew, that exceeded any of my expectations. Samurai Champloo is my all time favourite, just ahead of Cowboy Bebop.

I'm loving this new phase of The Urban Gentry, superb intro!

I just want to say I like the 80s inspired synth pop going on in the background. My recent experience - I bought an SPB149, which is essentially the cheaper Prospex version of this watch with the 6R35 movement. First thing I noticed was the bezel was slightly misaligned (this is not unusual with Seiko so I was only mildly irritated). I took the watch to my local watchmaker (a nice Polish man with old school customer service) hoping for a quick bezel fix. He put the watch on the timegrapher and tested it in several positions and the look on his face made my heart sink. He basically said "Look, send it in to Seiko under warranty. The movement is all over the place. Get the bezel fixed at the same time." So my watchmaker is sending it off to Seiko for a warranty service and that's where I'm at right now. I can't say I'm not slightly disappointed but I think the worst part is that I don't feel surprised. I've had 3 previous 6R movements and none have been kind to me - they really can't compare to my Sellitas or ETAs. Makes me wonder if I'm a sucker for constantly going back to Seiko. On the one hand, their quality is patchy (not including Grand Seiko, obviously) but on the other hand, they are SEIKO with all that history and prestige. It's complicated. I just want Seiko to make something to match an ETA 2824 for a similar price and use that in their mid-range watches rather than the 6R series. For a company that has such an illustrious history with watch accuracy, their movements should strive to live up to this reputation. Seiko fans can see the changes and they're not enthusiastic about them - the prices are going up but many feel they're not getting anything additional for the extra money they pay. Personally, the one real positive is Seiko are making better design decisions in terms of the models they are releasing - they seem to have a better understanding of what people want (the non-replacement of an equivalent SKX diver is an exception, though). I'll just end by saying I wish current Seiko had the respect for their customers that their customers clearly have for Seiko. It's not a zero-sum game. I think you can move upmarket and bring your current base with you but if you're going to charge more, you also need to offer more.

@pibblesnbits

4 жыл бұрын

This comment needs more recognition. So true.

@JeeGee114

4 жыл бұрын

I almost pulled the trigger on the grey version in the hope they fixed their 6R issues. But if they can't even do things right on the limited edition I'll stick with my 4R San Martin. Maybe Seiko should let them produce a batch with the Seiko logo and ask 500 dollars for it. Hope they can fix your watch but it's obvious their quality control is not on par with their new pricing scheme.

@montesyo

4 жыл бұрын

As a Seiko fan, I 100% agree with you

@NWA_1919

3 жыл бұрын

I had no clue that the 6r movements are unreliable :o i assumed that because it's seiko, the movement will be very solid. Now i'm starting to wonder if ordering the spb149 was actually a mistake. I guess i'll need to take it to my local dealer as soon as i get it to put it on a timegrapher. Also it's unbeliavable they still can't get their bezels straight.

@MrPINKFL0YD

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeeGee114 you are so right

I miss your watch duels 🥺

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

I am working on bringing them back! Thank you for reminding me. Best regards, TGV

Ohh samurai champloo in the intro...sickest soundtrack!

@teenagestacker6063

3 жыл бұрын

Such a good show

This movement deserves an exhibition caseback. 🤤

That intro was absolutely amazing; the addition of Samurai Champloo was perfect. Keep up the good work TGV!

What a watch! I'm not even into Seikos and I'd have one! That blue is just so tasteful and regal.

These intros crack me up! Always great to receive a new video from you.

Before the review starts, I’ve had to pause to say that the intro was f**king amazing. All the best Ali

Good evening TGV! Great intro, great interludes! This is a real hefty diver! It's pricey, of course, but I definetly like this Seiko. The real downside of course is the limitation, as you pointed out correctly. But maybe we are lucky and we will find some of the DNA in more accesible Seikos. Have a great weekend! Best regards!

Great work with the video as always. Hats off for putting in so much work and attention to detail in every part of your videos. 👏

The perfect Seiko. Simply wonderful. Celebrate their history. I’m happy to have the 149. I’ll buy one of these one day.

TGV! I have one of these, the jeweller told me it was aluminium with a diashield coating! Greetings from Australia! Stay safe

I can appreciate what Seiko is doing I've always been a Seiko fanboy whether I like it or not is another story. I absolutely love this watch but I almost wish they made one for more of a mass market because that is one of the things I loved about seiko's their ability reproduce a great watch at a great price. However I believe they've earned the right to create a higher-end watch that commands the price of their Swiss counterparts they definitely truly are masters of The Craft. I think your video help me put it in perspective whereas we enjoyed great watches at great prices from Seiko I like that they are taking their brand to a much more luxurious level. I sure hope they don't forget about us Seiko 5 Guys in the process

Absolutely fantastic intro TGV. I'm not even a manga fan but you've nailed the mood. Well done Sir.

TGV, I truly appreciate your attention to detail and love of timepieces. Another great video. Whenever I have an individual ask me about horology or watch collections, I always recommend your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you for the outstanding content. With respect, Jonathan Kelly

Great review, stunning intro. I do agree with you, this would have been a prefect watch to extend their range of divers, a great pice for people who can't wear the bigger GS divers. A real shame it's a limited edition.

Love the intro, mixing in some Samurai Champloo. I came across something I think would be up your alley. How would one go about sending you something as a gift in a small thanks for all that you do?

My dude, that was the most insanely sick intro in a long line up of insanely sick intros you’ve done. Watching this with an SBDX017 on my wrist and just appreciating your love of Seiko and your editing prowess.

I gotta be honest, couple years ago I didn’t like watching the intros, but now, it’s the thing I am excited about when watching each TGV videos.

Might be the coolest introduction I’ve ever seen. You need to be hired by Hollywood’s best productions

Craaazy intro, love it!

That little clip of testimony at the end of the intro really hit home. Both of my beloved grandparents wore a seiko until their dying day, and I have them both. My name is on the back of my grandfather’s watch, from when I gave it to him 5+ years before his death.

Hey, I start watching your videos just for the incredible intros. No, of course, I also love the format of your reviews. Thank you for a great video.

I think it's great that Seiko borrowed the teal blue from the Vostok Amphibia scuba dude.

Almost first! So original, such great intros. There is only one TGV.

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael :D Best regards, TGV

@CN-wt2bj

4 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Champloo intro. My man. 👍

@budgetwatchateer6784

4 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry i domt know how you manage to come out with even more stunning intros than the last ones.. it is so incredible... :) Keep it up.. question.. did you ever make an episode why you moved to The US ? Would love to know why you left europe :) greetz from germany.. btw my new episode about my ultra rare hamilton Arri field watch is beeing released today ^^

@williamkerr1059

4 жыл бұрын

The highest quality channel on KZread by a wide margin. Bravo sir.

@budgetwatchateer6784

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamkerr1059 defintelly best channel ever ^^ .. inspired me to start my own channel with a different aproach to watch collecting.. :)

I didnt know I wanted a one watch collection until I saw this video! Great video production values as always!

So I thought at first that the intro was the coolest Seiko commercial ever that came up by chance given my watchophile viewing habits. Great stuff TGV!

When a TGV intro is better than 99% of the crap on cable... always brilliant

I keep coming back to this video, and it‘s torturing me :D

@okavipra

3 жыл бұрын

it is a crime that 037 doesn't come with steel bracelet as an option ...

No other channel, and I mean none, will I even start to watch the video with an intro more than several seconds. These are sooo good! Look forward to each one you do.

TGV your intros are just the kippers knickers!! Not to mention the content is just so great! Big respect man 🙌

Would love to see a bit more of this attention to detail and feature set trickle down the price point. Otherwise a cracking review. Thanks TGV!

I love that the watch doesn’t have the Prospex logo on the dial because I really dislike it. It’s a beautiful watch! Very mid century in design!

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS!!!! You are spot on. It's such a clean dial layout, I love it. Thank you Paco, Best regards, TGV

@Aggnog

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they realize how much money that logo has lost them.

@phe1an186

4 жыл бұрын

That's the exact reason I went for a second hand SARB017 over the new prospex version.

@pacovl46

4 жыл бұрын

Aggnog For a brief second I was thinking about doing a petition online and send them the results!

@pacovl46

4 жыл бұрын

Phelan I totally get it! Seiko really lost it’s way! First the 5KX instead of giving the deserving updates everyone wanted to the SKX and call it the SKX.2 and now that fugly Prospex logo!

Absolutely 100% classic Sieko looks. All around stunner.

A lot of work goes into these videos and it shows. Beautiful work TGV.

This day pro diver use dive computer like what Suunto makes. People now buying dive watches for the look. ;)

@miketaylor8049

4 жыл бұрын

Well.... of course

I love his intros. I do beg to differ with his statement that Seiko "pioneered" the high beat movement. I think the people at Zenith would have something to say about that.

@teenagestacker6063

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Been waiting for this one TGV! Always great to see you having fun with the intro.

I absolutely love the intros. They probably take a while to make, but they are so damn good and i'm glad you include them!

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Faraz, they do indeed. But I love coming up with the concepts and I learn new techniques every time. I am very glad you enjoy it too. Best regards, TGV

"The sweater-over-the-shoulder" crowd. I feel personally attacked.

@chiliprepper7678

4 жыл бұрын

Triggered! And then never a Seiko. Daddy's old Sub👍🍺

@MrPINKFL0YD

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen him with a sweater over his shoulders poncing about 😂

“To celebrate the VW Beetle, we’ve issued this Porsche 918”. I can’t stand Seiko’s mindset these days...

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

LOL very good. Thank you Clark, Best regards, TGV

@hellboy1976

4 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry Excellent review as always, and it’s still a beautiful timepiece however frustrating their business model has become.

@jh-il5sb

3 жыл бұрын

Clark W very well put, they keep raising the price and the quality control issues still persist. all the seiko fanboys just accept the poor quality. no other watch company would be given a free pass as seiko has been given.

@larsstougaard7097

3 жыл бұрын

Seiko has lost me too, though I have bought a few Seiko Presages this year that I love. Prices in general and on the "special or limited ed." has just gone too far up. Orient has pulled me back in, my next watch is probably an Orient Kamasu with red dial or the green one.

@xekret

3 жыл бұрын

All the watch companies have done it, but Seiko gets the bad rep.

Magnificent review, TGV. I am drawn to wanting this for my "collection". So very proud of you and your work. By the by, had to make an order from your website. Do continue! Onwards and Upwards.

The intro gave me chills! Dig it man, keep the good work.

I can't imagine looking forward to $1000 services every 5 years. Is that also part of the upscale packaging?

@Mister_Phafanapolis

4 жыл бұрын

The service mafia will break your knee caps and shatter your sapphire

@PWCDN

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mister_Phafanapolis take my knees, please not the sapphire!

@Janet_Airlines802

3 жыл бұрын

I've read the service cost 400-500.

@valebliz

Жыл бұрын

Servicing a 8l35is like servicing a 2824, a hundred bucks if you have it done by an independent.

beautiful watch but the price is absolutely nuts.

Seiko is truly one of my favorites at all time. thank you sir for an awesome presentation of this watch. tremendous work as allways

Of course,the watch is amazing,the review is very good as always,but I cannot avoid to say that the sound and editing quality of this channel is outstandig. And...getting better and better. Congratulations,TGV!

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Paulo, I deeply appreciate that, you are a gent for saying that. Onwards and upwards Best regards, TGV

Did anyone notice that the indices look stamped with rough edges, no side polishing and uneven lume filling. Very underwhelming for a $6,300 watch.

@zulu6ix290

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was surprised at that for the price the macros should have been cleaner

I love the watch but for that price point I might as well get a brand new Omega SMP 300

@zulu6ix290

4 жыл бұрын

100%

@nikomos6276

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, and you’ll get a fantastic bracelet with it. I suppose if you want something “low key luxury,” this is the way to go.

@stefanogoldoni5059

4 жыл бұрын

Or a Tudor BB58 for half the price...

@greenerick

4 жыл бұрын

Have a Omega Seamaster 300M 42mm shocked my Seiko Turtle limited edition has a 8L55 movement unregulated more accurate than my overhyped Omega Seamaster

@zulu6ix290

4 жыл бұрын

Green Erick look at the macros, this has poor quality stamped markers. This price is outrageous. I bet your Seamaster looks great under macro.

Fantastic intro... again! This is by far my favourite Seiko Diver. Game changer indeed. Just absolutely beautiful

Loved the intro, particularly the use of the Hojo crest (triforce). As a fellow student of Japanese history and culture, I truly hope that your long awaited trip to Japan comes before to long.

Case of serious brand confusion here. The Seiko brand was for solid tool watches and lower priced but well made (with some quality problems) watches. Grand Seiko was the Lexus luxury brand to the Toyota common person Seiko. My guess is that this watch is simply Seiko selling a high end high priced watch for all of the watch connoisseurs who have very high price watches but wear Seikos as their every day “cheap” watches. Now that watch aficionado has a high price Seiko that to the uninitiated eye looks like a regular Seiko but to those in the know - it’s the ultimate homage model. Just my 2c!

Seiko: "How do I keep making our watches better with innovative ideas?" Every other watchmaker: "How do I get them to pay more for the same watch over and over again?"

@mrk131324

4 жыл бұрын

In this particular case, Seiko is guilty of the later statement, too. They have just released the SLA017 three years ago - the same watch, for 2000€ less.

@Andrew.W75

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrk131324 very true

Wow! Stunning watch. Your reviews are amazing by the way so in depth and enjoyable!!👍🏻

TGV. I've been following & enjoying your channel roughly 3.5 years now. You've progressively ramped up your production & editing quality, while providing AMAZING content. Of ALL videos I've seen since Day One, THIS EPISODE IS THE PINNACLE! Your Initial Intro, each "Chapter"/Main Topics' Intro and the other videography covering the important details was simply MIND-BLOWING!🔥🔥🔥 I feel that this Seiko is the best looking and manufactured Dive watch they've ever made! Don't get me wrong, I still love the SKX007 j or k it doesn't matter. But if I were to count specs versus cost I would have to go with this model right here! 6300 dollars, I feel the future owners are getting more than $6,300 worth of build-quality and innovation! It's very unfortunate that only this small batch is being produced. I understand the marketing as well as the concept of keeping Limited LIMITED. GREAT JOB TGV I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE!! SEMPER FI! ⚡⚡💪🏾

In my book With Orient around, Seiko takes a back seat. I purchased a green Kamasu that looks more like a teal, is probably more beautiful than this dial plus its just as substantial. I dig Seiko, but its an easy pass for me anymore

@kwameofori8947

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@jeonglee657

4 жыл бұрын

I am a big orient star fan and collector. Started out with orient (ray 2 and neo) and discovered orient star esp their older models...their dial designs and quality are really something

@varanid9

4 жыл бұрын

Dive watch wise, I'll pass on Orient, though, some of their designs are nice if somewhat uninspired. I don't think anyone, IMHO, can hold a candle to Seiko when it comes to dive watches, not Rolex or Omega, etc. However, in checking out their other watches, I studied up on Orient and found that they also have quite the history. I find their other lines more tasteful than Seiko and quite understated in presentation. Orient also seems to have more variety and classic designs than Citizen. I'm about to buy one, a Tri-Star that I like much more than the Seiko SARB, and, inexpensive as it is, actually gives my Ball Limited Edition a run for its money in the "Explorer"-ish watch category. I also think the Bambinos is a little more appealing to me than the Seiko Presage line.

@Mrtellitlikeitis

4 жыл бұрын

Thats cool, but if u enjoy unaligned chapter rings, rattling bracelets both of which Seiko is known for, thats your company. Just think they forgot what made them popular and forget the quality control

Seiko and TGV get an automatic thumbs up in my book, I already know it’ll be good

New intro was really good was not expecting this direction, but boy am I glad you went there.

Love the case and proportions of this watch, as well as the details on the dial. Unfortunately the price puts it out of my reach so I will enjoy it only through videos. Well done, TGV. 👍

Solid video and overview. I do have to say - GS pricing with far below GS finishing under the loupe for both the face and movement leaves me cold. Cash grab from Seiko for the "limited" obsessed crowd.

Calling it a “quartz crisis” is sucking off the Swiss watch mafia. It’s a quartz REVOLUTION that both democratized the wrist watch and made time telling exponentially more accurate.

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

I like the the positive way you look at it. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@DaveMGmovies

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I tend to agree with that even though I favour mechanical pieces.

@benjaminbarrera214

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen it called 'the'quartz attack', as if technological improvements are somehow aggressive. I see this 'crisis' as the failure of the mechanical watch industry to anticipate and respond to innovation, they are not the victims here.

That was one of the best intros I've ever seen in my life.

Your intro quality is just amazing, its very beautifully synchronised with the music, your intros are honestly better than most professional videographers, I must say! And the SLA037 is truly a beautiful Seiko diver but sadly its a limited edition...

$6,300! Is it a grand seiko? Well no, but... Is it at least COSC? Well no, but... I'm only hating as a coping mechanism for wanting a sla017.

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thank you Kyle, Best regards, TGV

@rickjason215

4 жыл бұрын

My Grand Seiko isn’t COSC certified. It keeps time within 2 seconds a month, but no certification.

That's where we differ, Seiko is not attempting to reposition by traditional means, but rather attempting to game the market to alter their image, instead of repositioning by offering value for the level of market place they are attempting to secure, because they see that there is a market of ignorant fashion oriented watch wearers. Smacks of jealousy and ingratitude. I'd rather be seen wearing a Casio these days.

First off...stunning videos TGV 🙌 Second - your are spot on with this super seiko. Very interesting too see if Seiko with better quality can turn the old fans over and still be onboard in the future. Gracie Mille per tutto🙌

That Samurai Champloo intro was amazing!!

As rare as it is and the 4 grand price tag I’d still rather have my Tudor Black Bay 58,sorry TGV

@sidwallace6053

4 жыл бұрын

TonySpoons never said it was as good as this watch well done you for not reading my reply properly

@radioclash84

4 жыл бұрын

So basically you want the name recognition and don't want to pay 4k for a Seiko. Not saying it is a bad thing. I wouldn't myself. Bling Bling.

@Adam-ui3ot

4 жыл бұрын

boy elaborate.

@brian2440

4 жыл бұрын

astro boy that’s not accurate at all... Better question why you paying $4,000 for a black bay when a Seamater professional 300m is available for the same price? Omega has: - better movement - equal or better durability - better history - better legibility - better dial options - better size options

YES-The price increase is a “total-turn-off”

Best intro to date and thats saying a lot, you've got great intros TGV!

That intro was another level TGV, superbly edited.

Seiko looking to make fewer watches for more money. Losing interest fast in this company.

My custom Seiko SKX007 is better than this IMO. 😉

Thanks for the review...I am now more in love with my SKX!

Outstanding intro, as always. Like you, I just don't get the 19mm lug widths. However, this piece is utterly stunning.

Hi TFV That intro was very creepy; it really made me feel uncomfortable. It like the new Cats movie.

6k for a plain Jane looking Seiko! Looks like it's a $900 watch...

thank you for putting for much work into it, I have learnt lots!!! keep them coming!!

This is one of the best videos that you've created!! And that is one gorgeous watch 😍. It has a brilliance to it. I agree 💯 that it is right up there with the SMP and Submariner. It's beautiful and thank you for showing this to us. Also, thanks to Moyer's Jewelers for loaning it to you for review! Cheers my friend!

TGV the editing on your intro’s is always so clean and crisp, it must be your day job because people don’t get that good without serious repetition.

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Johan, it is indeed, well, part time when not doing this channel. Best regards, TGV

Took me a while to fully appreciate this one, now it’s a favourite in my collection

As usual your videography is impeccable, a real tour de force and a delight to watch. I really enjoyed the integration of Japanese art and graphics. Your video work very much compliments this watch, it is stunning. Keep up the good work, all the best - RKL.

Awesome video, the quality of these videos is pure perfection 👏🏻

These intros are getting so amazing! Plus, having Samurai Champloo in the intro made me love you more. Cheers!

@theurbangentry

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :D Cheers to you! Best regards, TGV

That is the most understated beauty I've seen in a watch. I want one.

Your reviews are the gold standard for KZread.

Nice to see you're at it again. This was lovely, a return to form of your old reviews, and in that vein I am especially curious about your thoughts on the SPB series. They are 1000 dollar dive watches, but they tick many, many boxes for folks that have been collecting Seiko diver's watches. Taking your wrist into consideration, I'd really like to see you follow this up with a review of the 40mm SPB147.

Wow your videos are a art form in there own right and does justice to this stunning watch

Very comprehensive review. Thank you!

Great review TGV. The Seiko SLA037 is definitely on of the coolest retro divers on the market. The angular lugs and the substantial crown are a great combination. Would love to see a no date version though but that's merely my opinion. Looking forward to the next one! Best regards, Koen

@starfluke

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed-no date!

At last I own one, blown away can not stop looking at it