Somewhat unrelated to the video but I want to thank you for giving me a greater appreciation for timepieces. My first watch came in the mail today (a Timex Metropolitan) and I have you to thank for encouraging people to do research on watches before making a purchase. If anything you've saved me quite a bit of money looking at alternatives than from buying a "fashion watch"
I can think of no other watch channel that has educated me to the variety of time pieces that exist. Of the watches presented it is the Breitling Navitimer and the Sinn 104 that most catch my attention.
So glad I found your channel. I only started on my watch collection but it I am grateful for channels like yours that show me all there is to appreciate with watches of all levels. Great collection!
It’s a shame, Tristano. Sincerily speaking, I love this 6 month update on the “state of collection”. Always a pleasure seeing you and hearing you reflecting and adding your comments over every single timepiece.
I like the variety of your collection TGV but more so, the diversity in price and brand of the pieces. As you’ve mentioned in the past, it shouldn’t matter how much a watch costs, but that it brings you enjoyment. 👏🏻👏🏻
It’s possible that a couple man tears were shed when reading the title. This has to be the most established and well-balanced collection I have seen. It has been a joy to see it develop up to this point. Congratulations, TGV! A man of taste.
I realised that I have my dream watches and the ones in my collection for now. I let go of my watch snobbery and started buying watches I liked, as I know that I can sell them and get the trail when I can truly afford them. I have learned a lot from your channel which I really appreciate. Thank you. So far a Turtle, mechanical Glycine, a 90s Timex digital, various cheaper field watches and a vintage Tissot Visodate. I'm having fun buying, trying and selling. Learning as I go along. Have a great new year, everyone. Gott nytt år from a London ex-pat in Sweden.
Been skipping through little bits of your vid bit by bit only because I'm jealous of your collection. You have the best taste I've ever seen on TH-cam.
As a new follower/subscriber I want to say thank you for drawing me into the world of watches. Helping me learn that there is so much more to watches than the name that is on the dial. Because of this channel I have now started my own watch collection. Starting with the classic SKX and an Orient Mako to a Bulova Precisionist and now my latest reciept by mail last night.....A beautiful Glycine Combat Sub GL0083. I am also waiting on another order to arrive.....A gorgeous Squale' Tropic GMT. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and many thanks for opening my eyes to such a wonderful world of horology and history with your channel filled with incredible videos.
Sorry to hear that you're calling it quits. I really enjoy watching your videos and feel your passion for watches. You inspired me to start my own collection. Thank you.
Well, I believe that your fans will speak through on this "last state of the collection" deal. We, your fans and supporters love the state of the collection shows. Each time we see your collection is like a trip to fantasyland. No need to do them so often, but please keep doing them. It could be the same watches every time and I'd still watch it!
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Too bad you will no longer be making any SOTC videos. Perhaps each December you could do a delta of the collection. What was lost and what was gained. Cheers.
I would like to say "thank you" for having this channel. I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what to get my husband for his birthday. After watching your videos I have finally decided to get him an Orient Bambino. Now that I understand more about watches I have been looking at some for myself now. Thanks for the great videos.
The Explorer, The Sinn, and The Fortis will always be my favorites in your collection. Add the Universal Geneve as the dress watch and the Timex for some vintage nostalgia and I'd be content with a five watch collection.
Still going strong TGV. Great to see that you are doing so well. And yes I’m a huge fan of yours from Sweden as well. I wish you all the best TGV. Best regards, Darko
I feel that I as a Swede have to comment. "Näcken" is a mythological creature, much like the greek sirens, who plays the lyre by a riverbend. He lures people to drown them in the water, he is quite beautiful. The submarine is named after this creature, and one of swedens most famous poems is about Näcken. Being 'näck' is also a swedish word for naked.
Thanks for the vid Tristano 👍 I must admit I will miss your SOTC vids, even though Snupps is cool, I enjoy your mini reviews of each of your pieces. Such a gorgeous collection and I can’t wait to see your final 😉 piece in 2018.
Tristano, I encourage you to continue, the state of collection...because the shifting feelings and ideas about your watches and the deliberation and dilemas about your upcoming choices are really interesting and all of us have...having company in this and hear it outloud is really interesting. Good job! Carry on!!
I do understand not doing the SOTC videos, however, it is very enjoyable having you do a summary review of a group of watches in addition to the in-depth reviews. I hope you will consider a new format that would accomplish a group viewing of watches you have on hand at a point in time. Hope that makes sense! Thanks, awesome stuff as always!!
Nice to see the Casio DBC 611E Databank in your collection. I bought a DBC32 in black with the rubber strap and it's brilliant for the money, and also very accurate for its price. Only had a drift of a couple of seconds plus inside of 2 months, incredible considering it's only an average of £25. The only criticism I have with the modern Databank is they lack the schedule alarm, secret passworded data memory and backup memory certain original models had. The original Databank models are fetching decent money in good condition with all the box and paperwork. Great channel.
I think there is definitely a place for a SOTC every 6 months or so. Seeing it all in video like this is much better than looking at screenshots on Snupps
Hi TGV, May I ask for the brand of the leather strap you used for the flighty? It looks really classy and I'd like to purchase one as well. Thanks in advance and more power to you and your channel.
Thank you so much for your very prompt response. Oh and BTW, I cannot wait to receive the Urban gentry nato strap by wristcandy watch club. I ordered from the site last week! Cheers!
WOW! this collection is pure class! I love the Fortis and the Dubey Schaldenbrand, but as my Grail watch: I mostly adore the Sinn 104 :) I definitely like all of your watches and can't wait to be able to afford even one of those mechanical beauties one day... I think you're right that it is not important to do a state of the collection often, but once a year, before christmas... why not? it's nice to watch! Don't you have a Speedy currently? Thanks for all your videos, always a pleasure to watch! All the best, happy christmas and happy new year, if this is my last comment before christmas :P
Love the collection video. Mine is a bit more "compact." I find the more pieces I had the less wrist time each piece received. The collection, as it stands today: Tudor Black Bay 79220N, Omega Speedmaster Professional 3750.50 and a Rolex GMT 116710BLNR "the batman". Thinking about adding a Panerai 112 and an IWC Big Pilot 5002 and take the collection from "the 3 Musketeers" to "the Fantastic 5." Thoughts?
I love the Sinn 104. Maybe i will get one in white in the future. Love your Seiko flighty, SKX, Omega, Universal and Timex as well. The three Rolex's of course are great too as well as the Fortis. Fantastic collection my friend.
Just sat down with a cup of coffee and what better surprise than a TGV video! Being a lover of travel it would be very enjoyable to see a video of you speaking of your time in Barcelona, Italy and England. Thanks for the quality video as always!
Thank you Kenny, talking of drinks, almost wine time here! Chin chin. As for travelling and making a video about it, I would love to, even better to return with the camera one day. Best regards, TGV
Even if the collection stays exactly the same, not unlike a great novel, your experiences and thoughts on the pieces will change over time. You should definitely continue the series. Also I would be surprised if it completely did stay the same..
What a great collection! Love all of your watches. I am so happy that you have kept your timex, seiko skx, seiko guigaro, for such a long time. And what a beautiful watch squale is. Love it! Such a rich blue colour.
Every piece does deserve to be reviewed individually. The Navitimer & Flighty always stand out but the vintage Omega is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen. Pure class indeed.
I think an end of year SOTW collection video would be cool. It's interesting to see where the collection is once and a while, it's certainly grown in numbers :-). Your enthusiasm was what got me hooked and started me on this path so seeing what you have added to your collection is very interesting. My first watch will be a Christmas present to myself ...Sinn 104, you might know it :-)
I feel the Rolex's are as close to a perfect 3 watch collection as it comes. Explorer for weekdays, Subby for weekends, and the GMT for travel. Fantastic!
TGV, you got an unbelievable collection. I was about to stop my watch collection but, every time I upload a TH-cam video an Orient watch ad pop up. So, now I'm looking for an Orient Mako 2. Keep up the great job your doing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too you and your family.
Man, if you actually stop doing this videos it's gonna break my heart :'( The videos are so much more personal than merely seeing different pictures on a website. Also, videos are far better to get a fell for the watch than just pictures. Please don't stop making those videos.
I can totally understand that, but (and I know this is hard to believe) but I really am going to try and start to control my watch addiction. However, the watches will all make regular appearances in videos, duels, comparisons, WWCs, and updates. Thank you Ragnar, duly noted sir. Best regards, TGV
Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your channel. That NTH blue colour is amazingly unique and beautiful. I will get one :D Thanks for introducing it to us.
Excellent videos, just started watching a few days ago, truly amazing. I miei complimenti per la sua dedizione Signor Veneto. Un saluto da Lussemburgo.
Love the passion and videos! If you're getting content and near settling, how does this bode for your future videos and what you'll be reviewing? You seem to only review watches you've owned or are thoroughly familiar with? Also... Any plans to get to Switzerland itself? It would be so fun to see the Swiss culture and even some factories up close. Anyway, thanks for sharing horology with us. Ciao.
Thank you Kevin, I plan to return to Switzerland soon to do a follow up on my tours I already posted, you must of missed them! I still have several more episodes yet to finish editing so stay tuned. Best regards, TGV
TGV thanks so much for your reply! Yes, I seemed to have missed your Switzerland videos but I'll certainly be looking for those ASAP. I know they'll put a smile on my face. Be well!
Great video, always great to see what you have TGV. A little sad that you will not be doing any more state of the collection vids, hope you still do them even if every year or if you you have a big change in the collection. ⌚️⏱
I have watched easily a couple of dozen videos of yours in the past week or so. I think your content is great and your editing is spot on. I am probably going to spend a bit of money because of you and your gushing over -and critiquing several watches. Likely an SKX 007 009 or 013 depending how they feel on the wrist. And maybe a calculator watch too. Keep up the excellent videos. Cheers from Canada. :)
I think the best ones are the ones with stories. I have a 1966 timex 21 jewel self wind my dad gave me that had not run in over 20 years. It was my grandfathers. 2 days latter i fixed it and my dad looked at me like i had done the impossible. There was tremendous pride in his face. I have a 7k dollar watch but i think i enjoy showing off the old timex just as much. Its the stories. Its the hunt. That's what i love
Very solid collection, just came across your channel a couple weeks back and I think I've probably watched 30 of these videos. Also - just realized you are / were in Roosevelt Island which is where I happen to play tennis.
If you don't mind, could you give us a ballpark of your yearly maintenance costs for your collection? My collection is growing but now I'm starting to worry about how much it'll cost to maintain, lol.
For "video watches" you should consider taking loaners from your viewers. I'm coming from the knife world and it's fairly common there. Also I don't know if you're a pocket knife connoisseur as well (I noticed the personalized Opinel), but I would highly recommend a Chris Reeve Sebenza if you're looking for the last knife you'll ever want. Cheers and thanks for the great insight as always
Of all the great watches here, the Omega is my favorite. What a piece. That in a 40mm would be my grail. Back to reality, I think your explorer is perfect. Cheers.
I'm glad you kept your vintage timex marlin, and your ww2 RAF omega watch in your collection. All good choices in your collection, at least in my opinion. Also are vintage swatch watches serviceable? Nice including photographs of the french battleship Jean Bart, or is it the Richelieu? As a background for the Rolex Submariner.
Wow, you really know your battleships Alex, I am impressed. As for the RAF Omega and Marlin, your opinion is based on good taste and I respect you for it my friend. I am glad to have such viewers among the Gentry! Thank you, Best regards, TGV
Since you have a few Swedish subs can't you try to get a sjöö sandström for a revew? They look great and i think they have stores selling them in the US.
Hi TGV Always loved the “state of the collection” videos, but I understand your choice... Stars of the show is for me: The Dubey, the modified SKS (-understand your “settlement”, it’s perfect), the Rolex Explorer, the Lion Shark and the Fortis Cosmonaut. Can’t wait to see the last one compared to the Speedy... Talking of that; you had a new Speedmaster model coming up some time ago- will we see a test of that? Cool video as always. Keep up the good work👍
Lusting after your Explorer, that's the updated model I want. We have mentioned Man Men Dan Draper, my old hangout, the mysterious Formosa Café in Hollywood, where scenes were filmed. So true, TGV, one has to experience a piece. Took me a few months to love my Speedo, glad I kept it. Hope to see you in LA one day. Best Regards, JP
Love your videos and knowledge of watches. I recently got back into watches (Omega Seamaster). I am a bit of an oddity , I'm right handed and wear a watch also on my right. Always felt weird wearing one on my left hand. Cheers.
I enjoy your videos a great deal. I specially enjoy Hugos jokes. As someone who’s working corrections for many years. His jokes are priceless. However I’m sorry to hear that this is your last and my first of your state of the watch collections reviews, I learned a great deal and I thought it was fascinating. I will try to go to that other social platform that you suggested butI I just wanted to say thanks for this review of watches you have me a lot of ideas. I only own two vintage watches, my bristling chronograph with a separate 24 hour watch on the bracelet and my recently purchased a omega chronograph seamaster, with a white dial, it comes in a wooden box. Right now it’s checked by a expert for authenticity. I’m still looking at a Rolex Daytona someday. That is my dream watch. You and Jenni are my best guides to this world of luxury watches that I have only entered into in my 60th year on planet earth.🧭
Nice place you have there, TGV. The old pocket watch is something I would love to have. Your friend's bimmer and his attitude about it... I couldn't care less. Cheers!
Can't really blame you tbh, the urge to continue buying must be overwhelming. If i can offer just a little piece of advice, 20 watches seems a tad extreme to me, i believe a cull is in order. I've called it a day myself but with 9 timepieces i'm looking to offload a couple to reduce the collection to a more manageable number.
Great variety, love the combination of beauty, function, history and plain fun. Can someone please school a newbie, what makes that Sinn a pilots-watch and not a diver? Many thanks.
Will you ever make a video about quartz watches? For example a buying guide, the best brands or what to look for in a good quartz watch. I do think they have their place in horology.
It would be a fun tradition to have annual state of my collection videos
Or bi-annual.
It could be TGV's Christmas Special.
Yes the Christmas Special is a perfect idea.
Great idea!
Alex Sher
Dont stop the SOTWC series, do it just once or twice a year.
State of the collection doesn't have to be updated every time you get a watch. Just do it like once every 6 months
Roy Littlepage Or at the beginning and end of the year
When it's 2:55 am and you were out bar hoping but you see TGV uploaded a video and you know you have to watch it
Somewhat unrelated to the video but I want to thank you for giving me a greater appreciation for timepieces. My first watch came in the mail today (a Timex Metropolitan) and I have you to thank for encouraging people to do research on watches before making a purchase. If anything you've saved me quite a bit of money looking at alternatives than from buying a "fashion watch"
Thank you Daniel,
I find that greatly inspiring to hear. Enjoy the journey and your watch my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
I can think of no other watch channel that has educated me to the variety of time pieces that exist. Of the watches presented it is the Breitling Navitimer and the Sinn 104 that most catch my attention.
So glad I found your channel. I only started on my watch collection but it I am grateful for channels like yours that show me all there is to appreciate with watches of all levels. Great collection!
It’s a shame, Tristano. Sincerily speaking, I love this 6 month update on the “state of collection”. Always a pleasure seeing you and hearing you reflecting and adding your comments over every single timepiece.
I like the variety of your collection TGV but more so, the diversity in price and brand of the pieces. As you’ve mentioned in the past, it shouldn’t matter how much a watch costs, but that it brings you enjoyment. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Lance, absolutely, hear hear!
Best regards,
TGV
It’s possible that a couple man tears were shed when reading the title. This has to be the most established and well-balanced collection I have seen. It has been a joy to see it develop up to this point. Congratulations, TGV! A man of taste.
When it's 2:40 am, but TGV uploads so you have to watch it
I love your commitment sir! I doth my imaginary cap virtually over the interwebs!
Thank you Nihau,
Best regards,
TGV
I realised that I have my dream watches and the ones in my collection for now. I let go of my watch snobbery and started buying watches I liked, as I know that I can sell them and get the trail when I can truly afford them. I have learned a lot from your channel which I really appreciate. Thank you. So far a Turtle, mechanical Glycine, a 90s Timex digital, various cheaper field watches and a vintage Tissot Visodate. I'm having fun buying, trying and selling. Learning as I go along. Have a great new year, everyone. Gott nytt år from a London ex-pat in Sweden.
Don't stop SOTC. Even with snupps, these videos are wanted and enjoyable.
Don't sell the Sub, TGV. As soon as it's gone, you'll want it back...for sentimental value at least, there's no replacing your original grail.
I was so happy to see a SOTC video to watch after such a long work day. Thanks TGV!
Been skipping through little bits of your vid bit by bit only because I'm jealous of your collection. You have the best taste I've ever seen on TH-cam.
As a new follower/subscriber I want to say thank you for drawing me into the world of watches. Helping me learn that there is so much more to watches than the name that is on the dial. Because of this channel I have now started my own watch collection. Starting with the classic SKX and an Orient Mako to a Bulova Precisionist and now my latest reciept by mail last night.....A beautiful Glycine Combat Sub GL0083. I am also waiting on another order to arrive.....A gorgeous Squale' Tropic GMT. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and many thanks for opening my eyes to such a wonderful world of horology and history with your channel filled with incredible videos.
Sorry to hear that you're calling it quits. I really enjoy watching your videos and feel your passion for watches. You inspired me to start my own collection. Thank you.
Well, I believe that your fans will speak through on this "last state of the collection" deal. We, your fans and supporters love the state of the collection shows. Each time we see your collection is like a trip to fantasyland. No need to do them so often, but please keep doing them. It could be the same watches every time and I'd still watch it!
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Too bad you will no longer be making any SOTC videos. Perhaps each December you could do a delta of the collection. What was lost and what was gained. Cheers.
I would like to say "thank you" for having this channel.
I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what to get my husband for his birthday. After watching your videos I have finally decided to get him an Orient Bambino. Now that I understand more about watches I have been looking at some for myself now.
Thanks for the great videos.
The Explorer, The Sinn, and The Fortis will always be my favorites in your collection. Add the Universal Geneve as the dress watch and the Timex for some vintage nostalgia and I'd be content with a five watch collection.
Still going strong TGV. Great to see that you are doing so well. And yes I’m a huge fan of yours from Sweden as well. I wish you all the best TGV.
Best regards,
Darko
Darko!!!!
Always great to hear from you my friend.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Keep the SOTC please. It’s tradition. The app is nice but with TH-cam we can hear that passion of yours that we all love.
I feel that I as a Swede have to comment. "Näcken" is a mythological creature, much like the greek sirens, who plays the lyre by a riverbend. He lures people to drown them in the water, he is quite beautiful. The submarine is named after this creature, and one of swedens most famous poems is about Näcken. Being 'näck' is also a swedish word for naked.
Thank you kindly for showing us your current collection TGV. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Enjoy the upcoming holidays.
No doubt about it TGV: you are a watch addict. But also you have a refined taste in making your choices. Wonderful collection...
Thanks for the vid Tristano 👍 I must admit I will miss your SOTC vids, even though Snupps is cool, I enjoy your mini reviews of each of your pieces. Such a gorgeous collection and I can’t wait to see your final 😉 piece in 2018.
Tristano, I encourage you to continue, the state of collection...because the shifting feelings and ideas about your watches and the deliberation and dilemas about your upcoming choices are really interesting and all of us have...having company in this and hear it outloud is really interesting. Good job! Carry on!!
How about twice a year!
I do understand not doing the SOTC videos, however, it is very enjoyable having you do a summary review of a group of watches in addition to the in-depth reviews. I hope you will consider a new format that would accomplish a group viewing of watches you have on hand at a point in time. Hope that makes sense! Thanks, awesome stuff as always!!
Nice to see the Casio DBC 611E Databank in your collection. I bought a DBC32 in black with the rubber strap and it's brilliant for the money, and also very accurate for its price. Only had a drift of a couple of seconds plus inside of 2 months, incredible considering it's only an average of £25. The only criticism I have with the modern Databank is they lack the schedule alarm, secret passworded data memory and backup memory certain original models had. The original Databank models are fetching decent money in good condition with all the box and paperwork. Great channel.
I think there is definitely a place for a SOTC every 6 months or so. Seeing it all in video like this is much better than looking at screenshots on Snupps
Hi TGV,
May I ask for the brand of the leather strap you used for the flighty? It looks really classy and I'd like to purchase one as well. Thanks in advance and more power to you and your channel.
I actually reviewed the strap in last weeks strap video.
Links and details are there, enjoy, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you so much for your very prompt response. Oh and BTW, I cannot wait to receive the Urban gentry nato strap by wristcandy watch club. I ordered from the site last week!
Cheers!
WOW! this collection is pure class!
I love the Fortis and the Dubey Schaldenbrand, but as my Grail watch: I mostly adore the Sinn 104 :)
I definitely like all of your watches and can't wait to be able to afford even one of those mechanical beauties one day...
I think you're right that it is not important to do a state of the collection often, but once a year, before christmas... why not? it's nice to watch!
Don't you have a Speedy currently?
Thanks for all your videos, always a pleasure to watch!
All the best, happy christmas and happy new year, if this is my last comment before christmas :P
Love the collection video. Mine is a bit more "compact." I find the more pieces I had the less wrist time each piece received. The collection, as it stands today: Tudor Black Bay 79220N, Omega Speedmaster Professional 3750.50 and a Rolex GMT 116710BLNR "the batman". Thinking about adding a Panerai 112 and an IWC Big Pilot 5002 and take the collection from "the 3 Musketeers" to "the Fantastic 5." Thoughts?
Imagine if TGV trolls his viewers by creating the Urban Gentry watch as a collaboration with Invicta or Daniel Wellington
LOL, don't tempt me!!!
Thank you sir,
Best regards,
TGV
I love the Sinn 104. Maybe i will get one in white in the future.
Love your Seiko flighty, SKX, Omega, Universal and Timex as well. The three Rolex's of course are great too as well as the Fortis.
Fantastic collection my friend.
Just sat down with a cup of coffee and what better surprise than a TGV video! Being a lover of travel it would be very enjoyable to see a video of you speaking of your time in Barcelona, Italy and England. Thanks for the quality video as always!
Thank you Kenny, talking of drinks, almost wine time here! Chin chin.
As for travelling and making a video about it, I would love to, even better to return with the camera one day.
Best regards,
TGV
Wonderful idea, Salud!
I can't dream of a better watch collection than yours. Just amazing!
Thank you Ben, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
Even if the collection stays exactly the same, not unlike a great novel, your experiences and thoughts on the pieces will change over time. You should definitely continue the series. Also I would be surprised if it completely did stay the same..
What a great collection! Love all of your watches. I am so happy that you have kept your timex, seiko skx, seiko guigaro, for such a long time. And what a beautiful watch squale is. Love it! Such a rich blue colour.
Every piece does deserve to be reviewed individually. The Navitimer & Flighty always stand out but the vintage Omega is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen. Pure class indeed.
Just noticed today yourSinn 104 has some stark resemblance to the case, style and bezel of a fifty fathoms, amazing piece!
I think an end of year SOTW collection video would be cool. It's interesting to see where the collection is once and a while, it's certainly grown in numbers :-).
Your enthusiasm was what got me hooked and started me on this path so seeing what you have added to your collection is very interesting.
My first watch will be a Christmas present to myself ...Sinn 104, you might know it :-)
Very nice collection! Enjoyed your video. Curious, what s the strap on the Sinn 104? Looks really nice on that strap! Cheers!
Thank you Jaime,
The strap on the Sinn I reviewed last week in fact during the last strap video, enjoy.
Best regards,
TGV
I recently got a PHOIBOS PY007A Green and I absolutely LOVE it. Wondering if anyone has any experience with these?
The Fifty Five Fathoms is just totally amazing. Something about the bezel. Your collection is fantastic.
What do you guys think about the longines hydroconquest? Is it worth 1K Or what would you prefer instead of this watch?
I feel the Rolex's are as close to a perfect 3 watch collection as it comes. Explorer for weekdays, Subby for weekends, and the GMT for travel. Fantastic!
Haha, I can certainly see that, if a tad boring.
Excellent point regardless and a safe bet.
Thank you Rush,
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, you got an unbelievable collection. I was about to stop my watch collection but, every time I upload a TH-cam video an Orient watch ad pop up. So, now I'm looking for an Orient Mako 2.
Keep up the great job your doing.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too you and your family.
Man, if you actually stop doing this videos it's gonna break my heart :'(
The videos are so much more personal than merely seeing different pictures on a website. Also, videos are far better to get a fell for the watch than just pictures.
Please don't stop making those videos.
I can totally understand that, but (and I know this is hard to believe) but I really am going to try and start to control my watch addiction. However, the watches will all make regular appearances in videos, duels, comparisons, WWCs, and updates.
Thank you Ragnar, duly noted sir.
Best regards,
TGV
Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your channel. That NTH blue colour is amazingly unique and beautiful. I will get one :D Thanks for introducing it to us.
Excellent videos, just started watching a few days ago, truly amazing.
I miei complimenti per la sua dedizione Signor Veneto.
Un saluto da Lussemburgo.
Love the passion and videos! If you're getting content and near settling, how does this bode for your future videos and what you'll be reviewing? You seem to only review watches you've owned or are thoroughly familiar with? Also... Any plans to get to Switzerland itself? It would be so fun to see the Swiss culture and even some factories up close. Anyway, thanks for sharing horology with us. Ciao.
Thank you Kevin,
I plan to return to Switzerland soon to do a follow up on my tours I already posted, you must of missed them!
I still have several more episodes yet to finish editing so stay tuned.
Best regards,
TGV
TGV thanks so much for your reply! Yes, I seemed to have missed your Switzerland videos but I'll certainly be looking for those ASAP. I know they'll put a smile on my face. Be well!
Great video, always great to see what you have TGV. A little sad that you will not be doing any more state of the collection vids, hope you still do them even if every year or if you you have a big change in the collection. ⌚️⏱
As much as I love the explorer, I can’t imagine not having the version with the lumed numbers. Either way, they are beautiful.
Another CRACKING video! It was a great companion to drowned out my sons Saturday morning cartoons;)
Eventually the temptation to make others SOTC videos will be too strong for you to resist.... :D
LOL, I fear you might just be right!
Then again, I am extremely suborn, so who knows!
I hope you are well fratello.
Best regards,
TGV
I'm doing fine, in fact as they say: "l'erba cattiva non muore mai!" ;D
I wonder if Vegas is giving odds on how long he can resist? lol
Nothing better.
I have watched easily a couple of dozen videos of yours in the past week or so. I think your content is great and your editing is spot on. I am probably going to spend a bit of money because of you and your gushing over -and critiquing several watches. Likely an SKX 007 009 or 013 depending how they feel on the wrist. And maybe a calculator watch too. Keep up the excellent videos. Cheers from Canada. :)
Fantastic collection, TGV. I foresee some consolidating in your future. Hope you reconsider and maybe do just one of these every year. :)
*A bad day in New York City is still better than a good day anywhere else. Tristano, you are the chosen one!*
You are too kind David, I am honoured, humbled and flattered sir.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
These are my favorite videos!! Do them every month if that's what it takes. :)
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I think the best ones are the ones with stories. I have a 1966 timex 21 jewel self wind my dad gave me that had not run in over 20 years. It was my grandfathers. 2 days latter i fixed it and my dad looked at me like i had done the impossible. There was tremendous pride in his face. I have a 7k dollar watch but i think i enjoy showing off the old timex just as much. Its the stories. Its the hunt. That's what i love
I swear urban Gentry always has the best intros
Thanks for another enjoyable show. Overall, I regard you as a bigger icon than those iconic watches.
Very solid collection, just came across your channel a couple weeks back and I think I've probably watched 30 of these videos. Also - just realized you are / were in Roosevelt Island which is where I happen to play tennis.
If you don't mind, could you give us a ballpark of your yearly maintenance costs for your collection? My collection is growing but now I'm starting to worry about how much it'll cost to maintain, lol.
I'm always drawn to the Seiko Flighty
Thank you for sharing all that beautiful pieces, my collection woluld probably fit in a 30 seconds video...
Have you reviewed the Certina diver ? If not please consider it thanks
For "video watches" you should consider taking loaners from your viewers. I'm coming from the knife world and it's fairly common there. Also I don't know if you're a pocket knife connoisseur as well (I noticed the personalized Opinel), but I would highly recommend a Chris Reeve Sebenza if you're looking for the last knife you'll ever want.
Cheers and thanks for the great insight as always
Why there is no more cross in your logo ?
Of all the great watches here, the Omega is my favorite. What a piece. That in a 40mm would be my grail. Back to reality, I think your explorer is perfect. Cheers.
I'm glad you kept your vintage timex marlin, and your ww2 RAF omega watch in your collection. All good choices in your collection, at least in my opinion. Also are vintage swatch watches serviceable? Nice including photographs of the french battleship Jean Bart, or is it the Richelieu? As a background for the Rolex Submariner.
Wow, you really know your battleships Alex, I am impressed.
As for the RAF Omega and Marlin, your opinion is based on good taste and I respect you for it my friend.
I am glad to have such viewers among the Gentry!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Since you have a few Swedish subs can't you try to get a sjöö sandström for a revew? They look great and i think they have stores selling them in the US.
Love my new Marathon Navigator. I ordered the USMC version. The gas tube lume is really cool.
Hi TGV
Always loved the “state of the collection” videos, but I understand your choice...
Stars of the show is for me: The Dubey, the modified SKS (-understand your “settlement”, it’s perfect), the Rolex Explorer, the Lion Shark and the Fortis Cosmonaut. Can’t wait to see the last one compared to the Speedy...
Talking of that; you had a new Speedmaster model coming up some time ago- will we see a test of that?
Cool video as always.
Keep up the good work👍
Can't wait to see your trinity selection! All the best in the new year, TGV.
Snups is good but you should definitely do this at least once every 6 months. It is just a fantastic video!
Thank you Anida, am am thinking to make it a Christmas thing and do one this time next year.
Best regards,
TGV
Can't believe you got rid of that lovely tissot jinero TGV ...That was a keeper for sure mate .
Nice video as always TGV, how often are you going in to the water with the SKX or Subee?
Why did you get rid of your oris aquis? Thought you loved that watch
Perhaps keep it to a yearly update? Or half a year? It would be nice to know what you have.
-Cheers
Lusting after your Explorer, that's the updated model I want. We have mentioned Man Men Dan Draper, my old hangout, the mysterious Formosa Café in Hollywood, where scenes were filmed. So true, TGV, one has to experience a piece. Took me a few months to love my Speedo, glad I kept it. Hope to see you in LA one day. Best Regards, JP
Love your videos and knowledge of watches. I recently got back into watches (Omega Seamaster). I am a bit of an oddity , I'm right handed and wear a watch also on my right. Always felt weird wearing one on my left hand. Cheers.
TGV live!! Woohoo! What do you think of the Tissot Le Locke power reserve with black dial? I had no idea you were going to be live on air??
I enjoy your videos a great deal. I specially enjoy Hugos jokes. As someone who’s working corrections for many years. His jokes are priceless. However I’m sorry to hear that this is your last and my first of your state of the watch collections reviews, I learned a great deal and I thought it was fascinating. I will try to go to that other social platform that you suggested butI I just wanted to say thanks for this review of watches you have me a lot of ideas. I only own two vintage watches, my bristling chronograph with a separate 24 hour watch on the bracelet and my recently purchased a omega chronograph seamaster, with a white dial, it comes in a wooden box. Right now it’s checked by a expert for authenticity. I’m still looking at a Rolex Daytona someday. That is my dream watch. You and Jenni are my best guides to this world of luxury watches that I have only entered into in my 60th year on planet earth.🧭
TGV. I recently bought the new 38mm Blancpain Bathyscaphe in blue. Happy to send it in if you would like. Seems up your alley.
Nice place you have there, TGV. The old pocket watch is something I would love to have. Your friend's bimmer and his attitude about it... I couldn't care less. Cheers!
My collection started today, bought a nice Tissot watch.
I was so close to buying a cheap Nomos knock off before I discovered your channel.
Beautiful collection, man. Had a great time watching this while having a coffee with cheesecake.
Started with a seiko 5 now im bidding on vintage Omega! Love the channel. From the states but living in Sweden
Just what I needed coming back from a long day at work! Looking forward to it!
Thank you Sean, so pleased to hear, I hope you had a good day my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Can't really blame you tbh, the urge to continue buying must be overwhelming. If i can offer just a little piece of advice, 20 watches seems a tad extreme to me, i believe a cull is in order.
I've called it a day myself but with 9 timepieces i'm looking to offload a couple to reduce the collection to a more manageable number.
Great variety, love the combination of beauty, function, history and plain fun.
Can someone please school a newbie, what makes that Sinn a pilots-watch and not a diver? Many thanks.
hey Gentry, i am surprised not to see a Glycine combat sub in your collection. I thought you really liked it and said you'll have it for sure.
Impressive collection! Do you still own your Bulova Accutron and if do you want to sell it?
Will you ever make a video about quartz watches? For example a buying guide, the best brands or what to look for in a good quartz watch. I do think they have their place in horology.
Don't give up doing these videos completely. They are always good fun. Try to do at least one a year.
What watch are you replacing the Dubey & Schaldenbrand for?