Your deep resonate basso profundo vocal in this video is rather appealing - adds gravatis to your analysis with a bit of biting irony. Have a great upcoming year.
once again you've hit the nail on the head! It's not about building the most expensive watch with the most gemstones and the most pointless complications. The true values, the useful functions, the beautiful design, the classic attributes, that's what characterizes a beautiful watch. Not the price tag and not pointless extremes. Attracting attention at any price should not be in the specifications of a new watch development...
But people buy those horrible watches! So what if you and I agree that they should not exist, the companies do want to attract attention to their brand. Those weird Louis Vitton watches, it doesn't matter if they sell or not, it gives LV the illusion of making premium products. Sure, it's all smoke and mirrors but that's how capitalism works.
Apologies, but what's the issue with creating a costly timepiece adorned with precious gemstones and intricate features? Aren't most watches, if not all, essentially devoid of practical purpose? Why is a reasonably priced watch, featuring a straightforward and conventional design, deemed more tasteful than a lavish one boasting gemstones, intricate complications, meticulous craftsmanship, and a unique design? Personally I feel all microbrands featured in this video is boring, merely copy and paste products, why the LV is the most interesting one.
@@tranquangminh7617to me it’s all subjective. While I may think an MM300 is beautiful and other may think it’s hideous. And while I think a Richard Mille is disgusting and over priced another may love it and must after it. I couldn’t care less what people wear from invicta or low tier Timex to the eye watering pieces demanding nearly 7 figures. Just keep a healthy level of respect for others like and don’t be a snob!
My gran used to say to me there’s something for everyone, I agree there’s some monsters out there but we buy what we like not what is popular (or at least I do) one of my best watches I ever owned was a 1990 Omega Seamaster sword hands , wish I kept it ! But then I also have a Tudor Royal black Roman ? Then I like a Chinese Tourbillion and GS 😂 My collection goes from £70 to £18k GBP , all crap in the eyes of “experts”
I had to immediately go take my 1966 Top Time out, smile and just shake my head. Great job, TGV, especially when not feeling well. Hoping you are on the mend and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and onward.
It’s refreshing to see a TH-cam watch channel end of the year that isn’t about how the polka-dot Rolex OP monstrosity has grown on them and is now a brilliant idea. My favorite watch of the year not mentioned in the video is the Lorier Hydra Zulu. It’s not for me, but I appreciate that they came out with a dinger that is uniquely theirs as a brand.
You’re a real G man congratulations I watch your videos almost since you’ve started this channel and you’re married to the game ! True and original ! How much I appreciate this in these times we live ! Happy new year
Niiiice!!! I've been following Marco Bracca for a couple of years now and met him in Tortona at the Watches of Italy fair. Amazing guy and his micro brand is a dream. So cool you mentioned him!
Brilliant, thanks for sharing. Top shelf, class. Oh my one watch collection, Omega planet ocean, with orange accents, black dial with white markers. Rubber strap, wear it every day, make me smile everytime I check the time. : ) John
Awesome work. TGV! Love your scathing humor in this episode. I was actually laughing out loud. Merry Christmas young man, and may it be a joyous New Year for you and yours.
Merry Xmas TGV, thanks for a wonderful year of content! im rounding out the yeqr on 3 purchases. A Bremont Martin Baker, Bulova spaceview (68) and a G-Shock (the Total Recall looking one!), the latter two were informed by your channel !
A Christmas Eve treat from TGV. With a croaky voice comes some honest critiques, though with all those b-roll clips of plastics, was surprised the junk that is the Swatch/FF didn’t make the bad 10 😂 Get well soon. Happy Christmas!
Thank you sooo much for your views on watches! I've been a watch collector for 40 years and am so sorry to see all those watch "influencer" selling thier business as resellers. Such a shame. Live long and prosper, happy new year!
Ciao my Friend.. Mille grazie for your Best and Worst Lists of this year!! Grande. It was a pleasure to share your perspective on the watch world this year. I was able to get to know the Squale brand in particular through your channel. I live in Germany, so it's nice to see that your list includes two greats of German watch history: Laco and Hanhard. I wish you and your family happiness and, above all, health for the next year. In Luck to see many more of your videos.!! Salute and Ci vidiamo
Well I wasn't expecting a watery eyed TGV in the year's final video, speedy recovery man, but a bold and honest piece of content made it all worthwhile. I discovered Tim Mosso, Teddy to Roman Sharf etc this year, but you are my fav, happy to have discovered you, happy holidays !
I love the way you go against everyone else on TH-cam and put the elegant 1908 in the top ten and the gaudy bubble dial in the bottom 👍. Happy Christmas 😁
I’ve just found your page and I have to say I did appreciate this video immensely and I couldn’t agree more with the choices on both fronts. Needless to say I did subscribe immediately after watching the full content and will be an avid follower from now on. Keep the good individual sense going.
Thanks Bigcat - great year mate! Your recommendations have been super valued over the years. Maybe its time to add an Acutron or a Hanhart to the collection (loved the doc btw). Looking forward to your adventures next year. All the best - Cheers TGV!
I gave u a thumbs up just for the “comet” joke at the beginning. And your Ran poster in the background informed me of an 80’s movie I have not seen, so thanks. Great video.
I just wanted to say happy holidays tgv and community. its been a fun few years together. I will say this tgv I would be curious of you looking as some of the strange complications coming out of china these days they are doing fun things with seiko movements. love to hear your opinion on Atowak and others like it.
Love your takes! More than that, your video editing was magnificent. The subtle message in your imaging, we’ll let him who has ears, hear. Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir!
Hello TGV! Any chance you could get your hands on the new Panerai radiomir quaranta? I saw the black and blue variants and immediately thought about you and your videos that these radiomir quarantas are pure class.
Much love for GS, why am I not surprised. I had sadly cut back on watching your vids for a while because I felt like it was becoming more and more like a Seiko sect, and I must say it hasn't changed...
Awesome video, love that your top ten favs were interesting and not just the usual Rolex, Omega etc. ( had me searching for them) Top 10 worst was also spot on, these gaudy classless watches are such a turn off, have no class at all.
Hi Tristano, many thanks for all the great videos. Although we do not always share the same taste in watches ;) I feel we definitely share the way we look at the watch industry in general. We most definitely share our love for Squale by the way! And I am soooo happy to have finally purchased the Palombari watch last week. I was even fortunate enough to actually buy it from one of the Palombari members based in La Spezia, still pinching my arm..... Did you know (as you are a true Panerista) that Panerai also produced a limited edition Palombari watch? Too steep for me, but perhaps you are interested ;) Anyway, thanks again, love your work, please keep on doing what you do. Cheers, Charl
You have just endorsed directly or indirectly the Holy Trinity: ALS, Breguet and JLC. Totally agree with you wholeheartedly. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.🎉
TGV I love the 'techno bumbers' you use between watches! just wondering if you were into that scene in the 90s? the BEST years for hardcore, Gabber, etc! the BEST parties! those are the Dutch created genres that exploded in popularity. for a good reason! but maybe you already know what i'm talking about? dunno much about you but you seem to be a man of the world. anyway i'm glad i found this channel and I wish the New Year to treat you and yours the best! and i love you're a RLM fan!
My favorite and most worn watch this year was my Longines Titanium Big Eye. I've worn it as a daily driver for a full year and i can barely see any scratches. It is also very accurate.
Hi TGV, Merry Christmas! I was wondering, since you're so fond of the Accutron movements and the Spaceview series. What's your opinion on the Omega f300 line? Thanks in advance for your answer, looking forward to your next videos!
I love that Zenith Chronomaster Sport and intend to own one eventually, but I would also mention the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Chrono 37mm, which flew under the radar when it was released a couple of years ago, but is drop-dead gorgeous, especially the "espresso" dial variant that I recently purchased.
Love to see you savaging those piles of proverbial at the end there TGV…let’s see more of the Urban Grinch next year!! Lol😂 best wishes for Christmas one and all xx
Merry Christmas to you and yours TGV, and all the best in 2024. My favourite watch of 2023 is something of a conundrum. I bought a G-Shock G2310 to use as a beater watch because it was absurdly cheap, to use and abuse in situations in which I'd rather spare my "good" beater watches, and yet, somehow, inexplicably, I found myself wearing it probably more than any other this year. (My Mometum Torpedo Pro Eclipse just arrived, but it may have a shot at taking the crown for 2024). What a strange and confounding hobby.
My favorite watch release this year was the 55th anniversary Seiko 5. It took everything I loved about my 809 and improved upon it. My only gripe is that the logos are printed instead of applied. Its also the watch that made me break one of my collecting rules. Which is/was no limited editions particularly from Seiko and Omega.
merry christmas! i just got myself a 1917 Gruen trench watch. its friggin great! i got it as a sub until i can get the broken crystal in my 1916 Omega replaced. something about the roman numerals on the Omega that puts it over the top for me.
I thought it was your thing for years was to say that you never judged a watch until you had it in your hand? I remember countless videos where you’d champion that you’d never make videos about watches you’d never seen or touched because in the metal things can change. You even looked down on watch TH-camrs that did. So much of your opinions are looking down on other parts of the community now. Whether it be “vapid watch dealers” or anyone that owns a sports Rolex etc. you’ve become very bitter. I agree Patek had a terrible year but I do believe the 6007 was their only saving grace. Here you talk about how much you “despise it.” When did you start polarising so much with your language and opinions? If yourself from 4/5 years ago heard your own opinions now I think you’d have called it out as the opposite of how you wanted to be and not in line with your ethos. The 6007 looks great in the metal. It’s a different look for Patek and at least with that model they tried something a little different. You mention how Rolex are boring for their incremental updates but when Patek do something different with a Calatrava you’re crying “stay in your lane making watches for old boring men!” I like the look of the 1908 but picking it as one of the watches of the years when it’s priced at nearly £20k in amongst where the holy trinity/Lange etc, truly haute horology pieces live is kind of insane. It’s nice but it’s not in the league it’s trying to be at its price. A VC Patrimony time only 40mm can be had for £21,200 which is less than 2k more than the 1908, it’s on another level than the Rolex in terms of heritage, quality of finish, movement etc. If you went for one of those not at a VC boutique you could easily negotiate a discount that made it a similar price to the Rolex. The 1908 is not a haute horology dress watch buts it’s priced like one.
THE best top (and worst) 10 out there! Out field and actually agreeable. Good work as always TGV. I was waiting for the Palombari review, i love that watch! Happy holidays Buone feste!
Catching up on this a few weeks late, but two things I want to add: •I'm definitely stealing your idea of picking up a Grand Seiko on a trip to Japan. That particular sunburst blue 44GS Is exactly what I'm eyeing too. •You gotta get yourself onto an episode of Red Letter Media! Get them to watch something low budget and Italian from the 80s, or an underappreciated watch-spotting movie, or maybe just Robocop 3.
loool pete and bas on the cameo. my top 5 releases this year Grand Seiko Tentagraph, Rolex Le Mans Daytona, and Tag Heuer Skipper, Seiko Alpinist GMT, Tudor Pelagos FXD
great end of year xmas review of the 10 worst/top ten watches with a nice bit of festive fun .cheers for another year of top content and the hugo t shirt i bought for xmas day
Bravo Barry Bianco!! Selezione squisita!! Specialmente per i "schifosi" della lista 😂 A dire la verità sono incerto sul PP 6007G. Lo trovo un discreto primo passo nel XXI⁰ secolo Cosa ne pensi di Alexander Shorokhoff?? Per i prezzi, valore artistico e limitatezza li trovo degli orologi interessanti. Lo "Swan Lake" in verde, in particolare, forse merita un po' più attenzione. Sempre grande!! Forza Milan!!
I was deeply disappointed with Patek this year as well. It was only recently did I learn that they didn't actually set their own gems before, and would have to outsource a different company to do that for them. Last year, they bought out that company, and then suddenly like now they don't have to pay others to do it anymore, they went insane and added as many diamonds and gems to their watches as possible.
Another banger! Although you're top picks were enjoyable, you took me out with your worst picks. I needed that laugh 😂 You're one of the best out here in these You Tube streets. Have a blessed New Year!!
Travis! Wonderful to hear from you and thank you for the support as always. My very best to you and your whole family. I look forward to hopefully visiting your neck of the woods again. In the meantime, I hope you have a fantastic holiday season. All the best for 2024, onwards and ever upwards my friend. 😎🥂 T.
I normally don't go gaga over a Rolex, but that Rolex 1908 was exceptionally beautiful. Definitely a watch to wear when your business or dress attire is a tailored or bespoke suit or tux.
Subbed, haha I've known about you since I got my 16613 back in 2019. Its since been sold and purchased the 16618. I think we're probably around the same age, I know you have some big boy watches as well and to say that you're not a bit of a man child would be lies, but you're funny, sincere, and have humility and class. Your skit at the beginning gave me a good laugh, loved Jurassic Park growing up, but I have a feeling you did more. 🤣 In even the oldest person, lives a young heart. Thanks and keep up the great entertaining work! Keep having fun in life
Merry Christmas, TGV. I was rewatching one of your old vids on an old Mudmaster because I just bought the new GW-9000-1. It may not get a lot of love from social media but I love it. The inky-blue compass does it for me.
Hello old friend, always happy to hear from you. So funny you mention the Muddy, I so nearly bought it back , I had to snap out of it after stalking it on Amazon for too much time I care to admit to 😅😅🤣🤣 Enjoy it a little extra for me, Thank you my friend and Merry Christmas to you too. Best regards, TGV
Your deep resonate basso profundo vocal in this video is rather appealing - adds gravatis to your analysis with a bit of biting irony. Have a great upcoming year.
Wow, nice list, but surprised not to see Omega or Longines that have put put some superb watches as well.
once again you've hit the nail on the head! It's not about building the most expensive watch with the most gemstones and the most pointless complications. The true values, the useful functions, the beautiful design, the classic attributes, that's what characterizes a beautiful watch. Not the price tag and not pointless extremes. Attracting attention at any price should not be in the specifications of a new watch development...
But people buy those horrible watches! So what if you and I agree that they should not exist, the companies do want to attract attention to their brand. Those weird Louis Vitton watches, it doesn't matter if they sell or not, it gives LV the illusion of making premium products. Sure, it's all smoke and mirrors but that's how capitalism works.
Apologies, but what's the issue with creating a costly timepiece adorned with precious gemstones and intricate features? Aren't most watches, if not all, essentially devoid of practical purpose? Why is a reasonably priced watch, featuring a straightforward and conventional design, deemed more tasteful than a lavish one boasting gemstones, intricate complications, meticulous craftsmanship, and a unique design?
Personally I feel all microbrands featured in this video is boring, merely copy and paste products, why the LV is the most interesting one.
@@tranquangminh7617to me it’s all subjective. While I may think an MM300 is beautiful and other may think it’s hideous. And while I think a Richard Mille is disgusting and over priced another may love it and must after it. I couldn’t care less what people wear from invicta or low tier Timex to the eye watering pieces demanding nearly 7 figures. Just keep a healthy level of respect for others like and don’t be a snob!
Like my Citizen NY0040-17L a very beautiful but highly functional design
My gran used to say to me there’s something for everyone, I agree there’s some monsters out there but we buy what we like not what is popular (or at least I do) one of my best watches I ever owned was a 1990 Omega Seamaster sword hands , wish I kept it ! But then I also have a Tudor Royal black Roman ? Then I like a Chinese Tourbillion and GS 😂
My collection goes from £70 to £18k GBP , all crap in the eyes of “experts”
I had to immediately go take my 1966 Top Time out, smile and just shake my head. Great job, TGV, especially when not feeling well. Hoping you are on the mend and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and onward.
It’s refreshing to see a TH-cam watch channel end of the year that isn’t about how the polka-dot Rolex OP monstrosity has grown on them and is now a brilliant idea. My favorite watch of the year not mentioned in the video is the Lorier Hydra Zulu. It’s not for me, but I appreciate that they came out with a dinger that is uniquely theirs as a brand.
You’re a real G man congratulations
I watch your videos almost since you’ve started this channel and you’re married to the game ! True and original ! How much I appreciate this in these times we live !
Happy new year
Niiiice!!! I've been following Marco Bracca for a couple of years now and met him in Tortona at the Watches of Italy fair. Amazing guy and his micro brand is a dream. So cool you mentioned him!
Brilliant, thanks for sharing. Top shelf, class. Oh my one watch collection, Omega planet ocean, with orange accents, black dial with white markers. Rubber strap, wear it every day, make me smile everytime I check the time. : ) John
I relate, late Nov was hell, first illness in 10 years....rest up, be patient, Happy Holidays from AZ. 🎄🎉
Totally agree on Patek Philippe,what at step back on watches and after sell service,based on my own experience.
Merry Christmas everyone, merry Christmas tgv 🤙🏻
Awesome work. TGV! Love your scathing humor in this episode. I was actually laughing out loud. Merry Christmas young man, and may it be a joyous New Year for you and yours.
me also
How funny that your #6 was among another watch blogger’s best of 2023. I guess there’s no accounting for taste. Cheers and Happy Holidays TGV!
Merry Xmas TGV, thanks for a wonderful year of content! im rounding out the yeqr on 3 purchases. A Bremont Martin Baker, Bulova spaceview (68) and a G-Shock (the Total Recall looking one!), the latter two were informed by your channel !
👏👏👏👏 Thank you and happy Christmas to you too, LOVE LOVE LOVE your choices, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
A Christmas Eve treat from TGV. With a croaky voice comes some honest critiques, though with all those b-roll clips of plastics, was surprised the junk that is the Swatch/FF didn’t make the bad 10 😂 Get well soon. Happy Christmas!
Thank you sooo much for your views on watches! I've been a watch collector for 40 years and am so sorry to see all those watch "influencer" selling thier business as resellers. Such a shame. Live long and prosper, happy new year!
Richard Mille - Luxury never looked so cheap - 100% right, and I can't think of any heckle or come back to that one.
Thanks for sharing TGV! Loving the venom paired to the husky voice haha. Repeating last year Hugo’s entry was great. Merry Christmas and God bless
That yellow Swatch with pink donut looks insanely fun :D
Have a great Christmas :)
Ciao my Friend..
Mille grazie for your Best and Worst Lists of this year!!
Grande. It was a pleasure to share your perspective on the watch world this year. I was able to get to know the Squale brand in particular through your channel. I live in Germany, so it's nice to see that your list includes two greats of German watch history: Laco and Hanhard. I wish you and your family happiness and, above all, health for the next year. In Luck to see many more of your videos.!! Salute and Ci vidiamo
Well I wasn't expecting a watery eyed TGV in the year's final video, speedy recovery man, but a bold and honest piece of content made it all worthwhile. I discovered Tim Mosso, Teddy to Roman Sharf etc this year, but you are my fav, happy to have discovered you, happy holidays !
I love the way you go against everyone else on TH-cam and put the elegant 1908 in the top ten and the gaudy bubble dial in the bottom 👍. Happy Christmas 😁
When my worlds collide - RLM X Urban Gentry. That's a watch collab I'd be happy to own!
Interesting selections. Thanks for your thoughts throughout the year. Even though we have different tastes, I respect your view.
I always love seeing the ornaments on the tree. I need to add some to mine. Merry Christmas to you and the wife TGV!
All the best for the new year to you and your family ,and never give up 😊😊
I’ve just found your page and I have to say I did appreciate this video immensely and I couldn’t agree more with the choices on both fronts. Needless to say I did subscribe immediately after watching the full content and will be an avid follower from now on. Keep the good individual sense going.
Thanks Bigcat - great year mate! Your recommendations have been super valued over the years. Maybe its time to add an Acutron or a Hanhart to the collection (loved the doc btw). Looking forward to your adventures next year. All the best - Cheers TGV!
Merry Christmas TGV! I was totally unaware of the Bulova releases and watches you shared. Time to go on the hunt :D
Thank you TGV. Happy Holidays my friend.
I gave u a thumbs up just for the “comet” joke at the beginning. And your Ran poster in the background informed me of an 80’s movie I have not seen, so thanks. Great video.
I just wanted to say happy holidays tgv and community. its been a fun few years together. I will say this tgv I would be curious of you looking as some of the strange complications coming out of china these days they are doing fun things with seiko movements. love to hear your opinion on Atowak and others like it.
Love your takes! More than that, your video editing was magnificent. The subtle message in your imaging, we’ll let him who has ears, hear. Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir!
Merry Christmas TGV, from an OG from Bulgaria!
Brilliant video and your vision of the 44mm green dial breitling had me laughing 😂
Great 2023 Watch round up! 🤠 Wish I had the time to do a deep dive like that on watches, but it’s great we got TGV on the case 🤗
Happy New Year! 🎅🏼🥳🍾
Hello TGV! Any chance you could get your hands on the new Panerai radiomir quaranta? I saw the black and blue variants and immediately thought about you and your videos that these radiomir quarantas are pure class.
I love your videos. Hope you feel better and thanks for all of the enjoyable content. Cheers.
Much love for GS, why am I not surprised. I had sadly cut back on watching your vids for a while because I felt like it was becoming more and more like a Seiko sect, and I must say it hasn't changed...
The way you described Jacob&Co was so perfect 🤣🤣🤣
Great video.
Awesome video, love that your top ten favs were interesting and not just the usual Rolex, Omega etc. ( had me searching for them) Top 10 worst was also spot on, these gaudy classless watches are such a turn off, have no class at all.
Buon Natale!!! Thanks for being my favorite TH-camr this year!!!
Hi Tristano, many thanks for all the great videos. Although we do not always share the same taste in watches ;) I feel we definitely share the way we look at the watch industry in general. We most definitely share our love for Squale by the way! And I am soooo happy to have finally purchased the Palombari watch last week. I was even fortunate enough to actually buy it from one of the Palombari members based in La Spezia, still pinching my arm..... Did you know (as you are a true Panerista) that Panerai also produced a limited edition Palombari watch? Too steep for me, but perhaps you are interested ;) Anyway, thanks again, love your work, please keep on doing what you do. Cheers, Charl
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to the funnies time keeping busted in here! We love your videos! Thanks and best wishes!
An episode on Christmas eve is very nice, merry Christmas!
You have just endorsed directly or indirectly the Holy Trinity: ALS, Breguet and JLC. Totally agree with you wholeheartedly.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.🎉
great video as always, mate! cheers from brasil 🇧🇷
TGV I love the 'techno bumbers' you use between watches! just wondering if you were into that scene in the 90s? the BEST years for hardcore, Gabber, etc! the BEST parties! those are the Dutch created genres that exploded in popularity. for a good reason! but maybe you already know what i'm talking about? dunno much about you but you seem to be a man of the world. anyway i'm glad i found this channel and I wish the New Year to treat you and yours the best!
and i love you're a RLM fan!
My favorite and most worn watch this year was my Longines Titanium Big Eye. I've worn it as a daily driver for a full year and i can barely see any scratches. It is also very accurate.
Merry Christmas TGV. I do like that Swatch Watch you showed.
Love videos very interesting just want say happy new 😊
Truly great content; thanks for the shows. Tu se meraviglioso! Buon Natale!
Hi TGV, Merry Christmas!
I was wondering, since you're so fond of the Accutron movements and the Spaceview series. What's your opinion on the Omega f300 line? Thanks in advance for your answer, looking forward to your next videos!
Grazie amico mio per avermi incluso nel video. Mi hai fatto emozionare😊😍. Auguri di buon Natale ed un fruttuoso 2024😊🙏🏻
Thank you for great sincere POV of yours. All the best in 2024 to you personally and your channel of course!
Hi TGV
Patek.....what are you DOING?😆
Have a happy holly day and keep up the good work❤️
Merry Christmas, TGV! God bless in the new year!
Merry Christmas TGV and Onwards & Upwards into the New Year! 👍
I love that Zenith Chronomaster Sport and intend to own one eventually, but I would also mention the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Chrono 37mm, which flew under the radar when it was released a couple of years ago, but is drop-dead gorgeous, especially the "espresso" dial variant that I recently purchased.
Love to see you savaging those piles of proverbial at the end there TGV…let’s see more of the Urban Grinch next year!! Lol😂 best wishes for Christmas one and all xx
Great video as always. Wish All the best to all for the new year.
Some excellent choices there, thank you for making me feel like im not the only one !
Merry Christmas to you and yours TGV, and all the best in 2024. My favourite watch of 2023 is something of a conundrum. I bought a G-Shock G2310 to use as a beater watch because it was absurdly cheap, to use and abuse in situations in which I'd rather spare my "good" beater watches, and yet, somehow, inexplicably, I found myself wearing it probably more than any other this year. (My Mometum Torpedo Pro Eclipse just arrived, but it may have a shot at taking the crown for 2024). What a strange and confounding hobby.
My favorite watch release this year was the 55th anniversary Seiko 5. It took everything I loved about my 809 and improved upon it. My only gripe is that the logos are printed instead of applied. Its also the watch that made me break one of my collecting rules. Which is/was no limited editions particularly from Seiko and Omega.
merry christmas! i just got myself a 1917 Gruen trench watch. its friggin great! i got it as a sub until i can get the broken crystal in my 1916 Omega replaced. something about the roman numerals on the Omega that puts it over the top for me.
I thought it was your thing for years was to say that you never judged a watch until you had it in your hand? I remember countless videos where you’d champion that you’d never make videos about watches you’d never seen or touched because in the metal things can change. You even looked down on watch TH-camrs that did.
So much of your opinions are looking down on other parts of the community now. Whether it be “vapid watch dealers” or anyone that owns a sports Rolex etc. you’ve become very bitter.
I agree Patek had a terrible year but I do believe the 6007 was their only saving grace. Here you talk about how much you “despise it.” When did you start polarising so much with your language and opinions? If yourself from 4/5 years ago heard your own opinions now I think you’d have called it out as the opposite of how you wanted to be and not in line with your ethos.
The 6007 looks great in the metal. It’s a different look for Patek and at least with that model they tried something a little different. You mention how Rolex are boring for their incremental updates but when Patek do something different with a Calatrava you’re crying “stay in your lane making watches for old boring men!”
I like the look of the 1908 but picking it as one of the watches of the years when it’s priced at nearly £20k in amongst where the holy trinity/Lange etc, truly haute horology pieces live is kind of insane. It’s nice but it’s not in the league it’s trying to be at its price. A VC Patrimony time only 40mm can be had for £21,200 which is less than 2k more than the 1908, it’s on another level than the Rolex in terms of heritage, quality of finish, movement etc. If you went for one of those not at a VC boutique you could easily negotiate a discount that made it a similar price to the Rolex. The 1908 is not a haute horology dress watch buts it’s priced like one.
THE best top (and worst) 10 out there! Out field and actually agreeable. Good work as always TGV. I was waiting for the Palombari review, i love that watch! Happy holidays Buone feste!
Oh that Alpina is wonderful! My main daily wear is still an Accutron DNA, I wear it as much as possible to keep it charged.
Great video, Merry Christmas!
Catching up on this a few weeks late, but two things I want to add:
•I'm definitely stealing your idea of picking up a Grand Seiko on a trip to Japan. That particular sunburst blue 44GS Is exactly what I'm eyeing too.
•You gotta get yourself onto an episode of Red Letter Media! Get them to watch something low budget and Italian from the 80s, or an underappreciated watch-spotting movie, or maybe just Robocop 3.
loool pete and bas on the cameo. my top 5 releases this year Grand Seiko Tentagraph, Rolex Le Mans Daytona, and Tag Heuer Skipper, Seiko Alpinist GMT, Tudor Pelagos FXD
Spot on this year TGV! Merry Xmas!
have you checked out the citizen chronomaster? what do yo think of casio oceanus line?
No! I will now, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Your welcome, sir. Thank you for your always thoughtful analysis. True class. Over & out.
Hi tgv it's Richard petrie hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and very happy new year 🎉🎉🎉
Well said to it all TGV 👏👏. Happy New year TGV hope you fell better now. 🎉👍
Happy Christmas and New Year TGV, love your work, thank you. Take care and stay safe.
great end of year xmas review of the 10 worst/top ten watches with a nice bit of festive fun .cheers for another year of top content and the hugo t shirt i bought for xmas day
Thanks for the Christmas Eve video, I love your list of best/worst. Merry Christmas TGV!
Merry Christmas TGV and family! Blessings for all of you! 🌲🎁⌚️⏳️❤
Well said, Merry Christmas
Great video!
Mostly agreeable winners.
Spot on with a proper deserved roasting of the worst. ALS or JLC should replace PP.
Excellent video, 100% agree on all of them.
I can tell you are a child of the 80s and 90s by your Christmas ornaments. Merry Christmas 🎄urban gentry/TGV!
Solo grazie dal profondo del cuore amico mio, mi hai fatto un regalo di Natale meraviglioso
Un grande abbraccio!❤
Nice list, hard to disagree with any of it. (And also, a bold choice to list "purity" as a defining attribute of a brand with Laco's history.)
Bravo Barry Bianco!! Selezione squisita!! Specialmente per i "schifosi" della lista 😂
A dire la verità sono incerto sul PP 6007G. Lo trovo un discreto primo passo nel XXI⁰ secolo
Cosa ne pensi di Alexander Shorokhoff?? Per i prezzi, valore artistico e limitatezza li trovo degli orologi interessanti.
Lo "Swan Lake" in verde, in particolare, forse merita un po' più attenzione.
Sempre grande!! Forza Milan!!
Merry Christmas, TGV!
It was a great 2023 with you TGV !!!
I was deeply disappointed with Patek this year as well. It was only recently did I learn that they didn't actually set their own gems before, and would have to outsource a different company to do that for them. Last year, they bought out that company, and then suddenly like now they don't have to pay others to do it anymore, they went insane and added as many diamonds and gems to their watches as possible.
Another banger! Although you're top picks were enjoyable, you took me out with your worst picks. I needed that laugh 😂 You're one of the best out here in these You Tube streets. Have a blessed New Year!!
Travis! Wonderful to hear from you and thank you for the support as always. My very best to you and your whole family. I look forward to hopefully visiting your neck of the woods again. In the meantime, I hope you have a fantastic holiday season. All the best for 2024, onwards and ever upwards my friend. 😎🥂
T.
I normally don't go gaga over a Rolex, but that Rolex 1908 was exceptionally beautiful. Definitely a watch to wear when your business or dress attire is a tailored or bespoke suit or tux.
Buon Natale a tutti! Thank you TGV for positively distracting me in 2023😂
Absolutely fucking brilliant video. Spot on with all choices. Merry Chrimbo!
Subbed, haha I've known about you since I got my 16613 back in 2019. Its since been sold and purchased the 16618. I think we're probably around the same age, I know you have some big boy watches as well and to say that you're not a bit of a man child would be lies, but you're funny, sincere, and have humility and class. Your skit at the beginning gave me a good laugh, loved Jurassic Park growing up, but I have a feeling you did more. 🤣 In even the oldest person, lives a young heart. Thanks and keep up the great entertaining work! Keep having fun in life
Merry Christmas, TGV. I was rewatching one of your old vids on an old Mudmaster because I just bought the new GW-9000-1. It may not get a lot of love from social media but I love it. The inky-blue compass does it for me.
Hello old friend, always happy to hear from you. So funny you mention the Muddy, I so nearly bought it back , I had to snap out of it after stalking it on Amazon for too much time I care to admit to 😅😅🤣🤣
Enjoy it a little extra for me, Thank you my friend and Merry Christmas to you too.
Best regards,
TGV
Merry Xmas TGV. And get well soon!
Nico would agree with you 😂. Feel better brother see you next year 🎉
Can you give some recommendations on watch publications, or books? I’m especially interested in tool watches… New and vintage. Thanks!
IT BROKE NEW GROUND
Great end to a wonderful year TGV, can't wait for more in 2024
Happy Xmas TGV… that Marathon may well be on my hit list 😮 🤔