I’m pretty cheap but decided I needed to see the Seiko Alpinist on my wrist before it was no longer available on Amazon. I liked it when it came but felt it cost too much for me and was going to get a cheaper watch instead. Wife wouldn’t let me send it back.
I'm learning so much from this channel. Thank you. After getting out from being homeless I bought my first watch (I never bought myself anything before). I bought a Nixon which I respect and won't ever get rid of. It marked a time period i decided to start caring about myself. Now I have my first automatic a Fortis Flieger, which i got a crazy deal on. I have to have a Seiko! I guess it will come soon.
A loupe, even just a cheap plastic one, is great for taking a proper close-up look at your watch. I use mine surprisingly frequently. Thanks for the video TGV, take care.
Got one as part of a cheap watch tool set and it was a great addition. Needed it to make multiple adjustments to a second hand automatic Seiko before I got it running accurately.
Dude, two apps you need to know about for keeping track of watch accuracy. First one's called Watch Accuracy - you take a pic of the dial every so often and it measures over a period of time. The second one is Tickoprint - hold your phone's mic up against watch and it spits out a graph of the ticking of the movement. Wait for the plot to turn green and it'll measure the accuracy of the piece instantly.
I second the recommendation for Tickoprint. I prefer it to Watch Accuracy because I can use Tickoprint while regulating my watch to check accuracy on the spot, instead of having to wait several hours to get a reliable measurement.
Yep. Tickoprint has a paid version with some extra features like beat error, amplitude measurement, etc, but the basic one is gratis and does a good job.
Watch band block is important to size bracelets, especially with pin or pin and collar systems, though I still use it for screw bracelet sizing. A watch case holder is useful to remove the caseback whether to replace Quartz batteries, regulate mechanicals or verify the authenticity of the movement and watch.
I just want to add for free you can order some really nice catalogs from watch manufacturers, they are pretty much small books and beautifully put together and provide information about the brand as well. Just check out their websites, I think I have a Junghans one, JLC and a few others. They will even send them international to you.
@@SumD-EGuy The Junghans one is cancelled. Do you know if there's a new link for that one? Also, what about Citizen, Seiko, Timex, Orient, and Casio? Do they have a free catalogue? Best regards, Perry
demagnetisers are good. just dont use them on an accutron or any other tuning fork watch or your watch will stop running. Use only on mechanical timepieces.
If you are going to be changing straps a lot and need to be flipping the watch over onto the crystal, you should probably have a very soft and thick padded cloth, One which also won't let the watch slide around while you are working on it. Keep it with your tools and only use for that purpose. BTW, that's a very well crafted and top shelf intro . . nicely done, TGV!
Number 1 is Good microfiber cleaning cloth for carrying around, Tool set, Spring Bar collection, Watch Box, Watch Winder, Straps, travel box/tube/pouch, Brand Catalogues to watches in collection (personally for my more expensive watches i try get 1 from release year of watch and then a current one to year of purchase), Jewellers Gloves and a good desk lamp.
Well, it is home after all, my office is not as personal. But fear not, you will get used to the new place too. I will on occasion make videos from here too. Thank you, Best regards, TGV
My beater watch is the casio DW5600E. Ive put it through hell on my jobsite for years and it just doesnt budge. Best beaterwatch for manual labour IMO. Thanks for the great content!
Hello My Friend, Absolutely enjoy your videos. I noticed that your say "bucks" not "quid." Interesting. I love your accent. I've always thought that British English sounds so much more refined than American English. Good day, and to your health.
I just subscribed to your channel because I love your detailed reviews. Where can purchase a Seiko 5 watch or a Hamilton . Please refer me to some respected sites.
I really like them but the ones I want (smaller case)is always sold out. An iconic and innovative watch to say the least, they have a retro coolness too, a perfect beater! Enjoy it. I will get one in eventually, it is so difficult as Seiko and Casio always steal my heart at that price range. Stay tuned, Thank you Phelipe, Best regards, TGV
Thanks for the great video again. Still waiting for that Omega Speedmaster Racing review you mentioned on one of the earlier videos. Are you gonna do it or.....? Thanks anyway. Keep up the good work.
Thanks TGV for another enjoyable installment. I thought of another tool I've found very useful, you might have already mention it or another fan suggestion but how about Vernier Caliper micrometer. As I'm expanding my collection and putting your style tips to good use I find I need to check and double check the case dimensions of the pieces in my collection. I'm also car guy and a mechanic friend once told me I needed good "calipers" in my toolbox. Machinist grade can be expensive but a lot hobbies also call for precision measurements that don't need to be Cal Tech or NASA grade.
Chris_Audittr2108 I used to have a safe partially covered behind my chair with not much in it- while my watches were hidden in cereal boxes amongst the corn flakes... Always figured a burglar would be excited at the prospect of a safe and leave without taking anything else 😂
Love this channel. Nice work. Just picked up Breitling heritage 42 with mesh bracelet, and Hamilton pilot khaki auto 44 after watching your reviews. Truly informative and entertaining. Keep it up
Sir' Excellent video' every informative, the details in your presentations are outstanding, And I most say' I'll continue to follow your affords. Until next TIME stay Well.
As always a thoroughly enjoyable repast from a hectic day. Finding a spot of time to lose myself in your timely observations has been, as per usual, time well spent. Thank you sir.
Hmmm, well it depends if you want to buy new or used and what brands you are considering. I will be doing a top sellers and retailers video soon. Thank you, Best regards, TGV
I really enjoy videos like this when you show a multitude of gear. A good spring bar tool is an essential piece of equipment for any watch enthusiast. Hope you do a Christmas gift 2017 video. ⌚️⏱
TGV- loving your channel man. been watching this ken burns vietnam doc and so many watch shots on soldiers in the field all throughout. apparently most were their own personal watches--not mil spec issued stuff. thought maybe it would be cool to do a breakdown of some of the ones spotted throughout the 18-hour series.
Thank you Kyle, Deffo check them out, I was waaaaay too slow about embracing them but its like Insta for watch obsessives like us! Perfect. Best regards, TGV
Wanted to thank you for your incredibly Intelligent, balanced and good natured approach to all things Watches . I am new to Watch collecting and have found your channel truly inspiring and helpful. All the best
Dear TGV, Great Video! May you please, I know it does not fit to the topic of this video, explain again why the Apple Watch is terrible but the Casio protreck is not. I would love to hear your argumentation. Thank You!
My big need from this list is a decent watch case. I'll have to see your video on the subject for some guidance. Another great video mate, all the best.
great list!..a possible addition: a toothbrush or some sort of tool to help clean your timepieces with water and light soap....ps. ...one of my favorite segments of your vids....your voiceovers of Hugo and model planes. pls continue :)
Is there a book/books that shows which movements are in each watch? Does anyone know if the "Complete Price Guide to Watches 2017 by Tom Engle" has this information? I live in London and hear this might not be the best for UK/European watches. Any comments welcome.
Although my blu-ray player rejected the public library's old DVD copy of "Longitude" on the eve of the arrival of my first automatic (SNK809 Seiko 5). I have found a fuzzy yet interesting stream copy on youtube #DearestMother
Hello Urban Gentry, Do you just promote Watchbox exclusively? Do you ever look at independent personally designed watch companies? Example, like verdure_watches.com They look elegant for evening wear.
I have recently invested in Bergeon spring bar tools, I got the 6767-F (fine for small openings in metal bracelets) and the 6767-S (standard, flatter and wider for tight fitting leather straps). I also ordered a spring bar plier set, which if the Chinese knock off version of the bergeon tool I ordered is any good, should be a godsend! Having the ability to remove spring bars from bracelets by depressing the spring bar on both sides at the same time, as well as replacing the bracelet in the same manner, should prove to be a time saver, not to mention it should be good for my blood pressure! Lol jk but it can be really frustrating trying to remove a bracelet at all, let alone while trying not to leave any scratch marks on the lugs. I’m not sure if it was from this, but I have a small mark on the inner top side of the left bottom lug of my SARB033, that looks like it came from a spring bar popping out and grinding against the lug, right where the brushed meets the polished “step”. I don’t really see how a spring bar could make a mark on a 316L SS case, I would think that the case material would be harder than that of spring bars, otherwise the spring bars would slowly bore out the lug holes bigger and bigger. And you can easily change spring bars so why would they be harder than case material? At any rate, the reviews on this Spring Bar Remiver Plier Tool seem to be good, and from what I can see the quality of the reversible, interchangeable tips seems to be higher than that of your dime-a-dozen Chinese spring bar tools. The fact that the tips are interchangeable, and that they provide a handful of extras means that even if the tip of a fork gets bent or broken, you can change it out. But still, it seems fishy that the Bergeon version is ~$500, while the knock off versions (there are always a bunch that are identical) are $35-$50. Fishy or not, I feel like it’s worth the gamble. The only review on the one I got was 5 stars. If I’d does work - which it should, it’s actually a pretty simple design - it will be well worth the price paid for the convenience. And if it doesn’t? Oh well, I still have top quality Bergeon spring bar tools (but the boring, non-plier, one side at a time kind) in the mail as well that surely will be more than sufficient for my strap changing needs. Has anyone had any experience with the knock off spring bar plier tools? TGV? Anyone? I can’t be alone in this curiosity!?
Use time.is as a reference device if you don't want to buy something. Great and easy to use website that just shows you the gosh darn time updated from atomic clocks.
My beater watch is invicta 300m diver (forgot the exact name). Seiko automatic movement, water resistance up to 300m, robust, and cheap. Costed $110, highly recommend it for everyday task where you don't want to risk damaging your higher end watch.
Hello everyone, I really like the Seiko sna413, but can't find it, If this watch got discontinued, I am wondering if there are any good quality watches that look like/ perform like the sna413 or sna411. Thank you!
My watch collection is small but im appreciative of it. I have 4 G-Shock watches i rotate for daily wear, they are nice and tough and i dont need to stress about knocking them or wetting them. 1 of my G-shock is classy though its all black with gold dials and a gold face. Then i have my 9k gold watch i wear for dressier outfits and when ill be less likely to scuff it up. My dream watch is a Rolex Presidential but its currently around $22,000USD so when i say dream i mean dream 😂
Has the full review been done for the Citizen windsurfing yachttimer? I really want to know the full review before I pull the trigger to buy one myself!!!!!!!!!! :D I've looked all over for the review but I don't think TGV has done one yet to my knowledge, can anyone help please?
TGV regarding books have you read About Time by David Rooney? It's a fascinating read and it seems like it'd be right up your street. Ok, keep well. Ciao!
Dear TGV, i have a Fortis Flieger professional chronograph which has the Valjoux 7750 . Can i wind it manually turning the crown clockwise , or is it going to damage the movement ? Thanks in advance
Crucial item. ..... Chinese finger trap. To wear while scanning ebay to stop you buying so many damn watchs obviously makes surfing ebay a little harder but its worth it .its saved me thousands ......honest!
Great show. Your are absolutely correct about magnetism. I am a graduate watchmaker I can tell you from experience many many times a watch has magnetism. Especially today with so many magnetic generating devises. Watch winder devices today are s must for anyone who uses automatics. You couldn't be more correct. Great show Horology cant be more exciting thanks to you tube. One question I have have you ever read any of George Daniels books. If not you should it is a plethora of knowledge. All my Best
Hugo should do some quick 1 minuit with mr t hugo the first Esquire junior .he could do some advice or philosophical peices maybe .anyways Tristan take it easy and i lookforward to more videos feeding my heavy metal habits .thank you sir and also for hugos part 😂😂😂
Great videos. I appreciate the great work. You mentioned you need a reference piece in your collection. I’d like to mention the most simple is the iPhone. Or even the Apple Watch. For the iPhone, put the clock widget on the desktop that shows the second hand. Both are coordinated with the atomic clocks.
I have an auto repair shop, got a cheap casio a158w for my beater. Reaching in engine bays all day long and you feel naked without a watch a “disposable” watch is a necessity. Its got some character to it even a bit of weld spatter but has lasted way longer then i thought it would, i have another brand new in the box at my apartment as a back up. My seiko5 snk789 goes on my wrist when i leave the shop. I got some old and new tissot’s and other old swiss eastern europe watches i have for days off/vacation/nice nights out, enjoy the channel man!
Number one accessory for watch enthusiasts:
- a wife / girlfriend / life companion that will tolerate our watch acquisition syndrome.
I’m pretty cheap but decided I needed to see the Seiko Alpinist on my wrist before it was no longer available on Amazon. I liked it when it came but felt it cost too much for me and was going to get a cheaper watch instead. Wife wouldn’t let me send it back.
I'm learning so much from this channel. Thank you. After getting out from being homeless I bought my first watch (I never bought myself anything before). I bought a Nixon which I respect and won't ever get rid of. It marked a time period i decided to start caring about myself. Now I have my first automatic a Fortis Flieger, which i got a crazy deal on. I have to have a Seiko! I guess it will come soon.
Bravo for picking yourself up! Great job. Be proud of yourself!
Have you gotten a Seiko yet?
wow good job. Very amazing what you did
I really appreciate and admire your enthusiasm. Bravo amamzing work.
Thanks for sharing a positive story. All the best to and all others that can find joy in life and a watch.
I'm very fond of a digital watch
I have 3 UNDER 20$ casio's that I wear biking.. Swimming.. Anything outside when it's hot!
My fav I paid 12$ for
A loupe, even just a cheap plastic one, is great for taking a proper close-up look at your watch. I use mine surprisingly frequently. Thanks for the video TGV, take care.
Outstanding suggestion, thank you Arthur,
Always great to hear from you my friend, I hope you have been well.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Arthur Scargill no kidding I do the same thing.
Got one as part of a cheap watch tool set and it was a great addition. Needed it to make multiple adjustments to a second hand automatic Seiko before I got it running accurately.
i love digital watches and i am growing fonder every day of vintage/retro digital pieces. very jealous of your citizen pick up.
Dude, two apps you need to know about for keeping track of watch accuracy. First one's called Watch Accuracy - you take a pic of the dial every so often and it measures over a period of time. The second one is Tickoprint - hold your phone's mic up against watch and it spits out a graph of the ticking of the movement. Wait for the plot to turn green and it'll measure the accuracy of the piece instantly.
Fantastic, I will check them out?
Are they free per chance?
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I second the recommendation for Tickoprint. I prefer it to Watch Accuracy because I can use Tickoprint while regulating my watch to check accuracy on the spot, instead of having to wait several hours to get a reliable measurement.
Yep. Tickoprint has a paid version with some extra features like beat error, amplitude measurement, etc, but the basic one is gratis and does a good job.
Watch band block is important to size bracelets, especially with pin or pin and collar systems, though I still use it for screw bracelet sizing. A watch case holder is useful to remove the caseback whether to replace Quartz batteries, regulate mechanicals or verify the authenticity of the movement and watch.
Wow, works great. It's free but you need to pay if you want all the functions. Cheers, Alan
I just want to add for free you can order some really nice catalogs from watch manufacturers, they are pretty much small books and beautifully put together and provide information about the brand as well. Just check out their websites, I think I have a Junghans one, JLC and a few others. They will even send them international to you.
OUTSTANDING tip!
Thank you Mark for sharing that, I hope many read your comment.
Best regards,
TGV
Great idea, I ordered four already!
@@SumD-EGuy
The Junghans one is cancelled. Do you know if there's a new link for that one? Also, what about Citizen, Seiko, Timex, Orient, and Casio? Do they have a free catalogue?
Best regards,
Perry
demagnetisers are good. just dont use them on an accutron or any other tuning fork watch or your watch will stop running. Use only on mechanical timepieces.
Absolutely!
Very good point sir,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I am happy every time I find a new episode of your "Uhren Show" in the update list.
If you are going to be changing straps a lot and need to be flipping the watch over onto the crystal, you should probably have a very soft and thick padded cloth, One which also won't let the watch slide around while you are working on it. Keep it with your tools and only use for that purpose. BTW, that's a very well crafted and top shelf intro . . nicely done, TGV!
Great tip and thank you for the compliment.
Best regards,
TGV
Number 1 is Good microfiber cleaning cloth for carrying around, Tool set, Spring Bar collection, Watch Box, Watch Winder, Straps, travel box/tube/pouch, Brand Catalogues to watches in collection (personally for my more expensive watches i try get 1 from release year of watch and then a current one to year of purchase), Jewellers Gloves and a good desk lamp.
Great recommendatiosn, thank you sir!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I find the war room much more cosily than all the other sets. Just an inexplicable odd preference.
Well, it is home after all, my office is not as personal. But fear not, you will get used to the new place too.
I will on occasion make videos from here too.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I agree, this place is a lot better with all the wall decoration
14:00 reference device? Dont you have a phone?
My beater watch is the casio DW5600E. Ive put it through hell on my jobsite for years and it just doesnt budge. Best beaterwatch for manual labour IMO.
Thanks for the great content!
Hey TGV, great video as usual!
I need to show this video to my wife.
Great gift suggestions here. LOL
Regards,
Phelipe
Please do. I will be doing another one in November for Xmas too ;-)
Thank you Phelipe,
Best regards,
TGV
In 1997 I bought a New Citizen Eco Drive Titanium with the white dial and Great Lum.
I know it's not a vote! But I do Vote on citizen reviews!
Hello My Friend,
Absolutely enjoy your videos.
I noticed that your say "bucks" not "quid." Interesting.
I love your accent. I've always thought that British English sounds so much more refined than American English.
Good day, and to your health.
Polywatch! Awesome product to remove scratches on the crystal
I sincerely appreciate your channel and presentation. Great work mate!!
Never tried Cape Cod. Always had good luck with Brasso on a microfiber cloth.
I'll probably be receiving my Dan Henry 1970 40mm tomorrow, excited!
Nice! They look lovely.
Let me know how you get on,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
"Ok, hi guys welcome to the show." - Christmas is still not here.
LOL,
Thank you Tony,
Best regards,
TGV
I just subscribed to your channel because I love your detailed reviews. Where can purchase a Seiko 5 watch or a Hamilton . Please refer me to some respected sites.
I don't know why, but I love my Vostok Amphibia to be my beater watch.
TGV, what do you think about the Vostok Amphibia?
Regards
I really like them but the ones I want (smaller case)is always sold out. An iconic and innovative watch to say the least, they have a retro coolness too, a perfect beater! Enjoy it.
I will get one in eventually, it is so difficult as Seiko and Casio always steal my heart at that price range.
Stay tuned,
Thank you Phelipe,
Best regards,
TGV
Picked up vintage set of mini screw drivers they are made in Korea but quality. Picked up at thrift. Use to service the G-SHOCK.
Dang you paid $35 for your spring tool? I have the same one, got it for $7 on amazon
I got a 20$ automatic watch for my work watch. And for 20 it's awesome keeps unbeleavable time.
7:40 I don’t know what the “kids” call them, but I call it a “commuter bag”. 🙂
Big fan enjoying your show very much I just learned about it and I can't stop watching it congratulations
Excellent video Tgv!!! Hope you are doing well 👍 8past10 is an incredible app as well with great guys!
Best Regards,
WCS
Thanks for the great video again. Still waiting for that Omega Speedmaster Racing review you mentioned on one of the earlier videos. Are you gonna do it or.....? Thanks anyway. Keep up the good work.
Your smartphone is just perfect for reference device
I live on Cape Cod, and feel like I should get in contact with the company to get you some donation product for the shout out... haha
I love changing straps. My 3 watches can be 100 or more watches just by swiping out straps. Straps can be handsome as hell too.
Any recommendations for a metal bracelet for a modern Seiko Turtle ?
Thanks TGV for another enjoyable installment. I thought of another tool I've found very useful, you might have already mention it or another fan suggestion but how about Vernier Caliper micrometer. As I'm expanding my collection and putting your style tips to good use I find I need to check and double check the case dimensions of the pieces in my collection. I'm also car guy and a mechanic friend once told me I needed good "calipers" in my toolbox. Machinist grade can be expensive but a lot hobbies also call for precision measurements that don't need to be Cal Tech or NASA grade.
the old Squale 1521 spinning away on the winder there! I've just bought a blue one myself and loving it.
Well spotted, I still can't get enough of her!
Enjoy your Squale.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
No.12 - a certified safe bolted to the floor or wall. Got to keep the collection from harm!
Chris_Audittr2108 I used to have a safe partially covered behind my chair with not much in it- while my watches were hidden in cereal boxes amongst the corn flakes...
Always figured a burglar would be excited at the prospect of a safe and leave without taking anything else 😂
I think a bracelet pin pusher is essential as well.
I just got the Toolwatch app a couple days ago, along with the hairspring app. though this was 4.99 it was very helpful to regulate my Seiko.
Love this channel. Nice work. Just picked up Breitling heritage 42 with mesh bracelet, and Hamilton pilot khaki auto 44 after watching your reviews. Truly informative and entertaining. Keep it up
Make a review on Le Jour watch. Thanks
Thanks for the video and the heads up on toolwatch. Going to add a few of those items to the birthday and Christmas list.
Hugo! .. such a fan :D Cheers TGV!
Thank you Mike, I will pass along your best wishes ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
You got the Seiko 'Aliens' watch re-issue??
Damn my respect just went stratospheric!
I have a Bergeron spring bar tool, well worth it. Great video TGV, cheers.
Sir' Excellent video' every informative, the details in your presentations are outstanding, And I most say' I'll continue to follow your affords. Until next TIME stay Well.
As always a thoroughly enjoyable repast from a hectic day. Finding a spot of time to lose myself in your timely observations has been, as per usual, time well spent. Thank you sir.
That inspires me no end, thank you Mark.
Best regards,
TGV
Please do a video on the timex!! Very cool
Any recommendations for a link removal tool?
When I was young the g-shock where called beater watches mostly because that's how bullies would spot nerds to beat them. Time have changed :)
I have a Grey Linen dial Timex just like that! Hard to find watch!
I am poor, so I only collect Schnaps. @16:41
I live in sweden and I would like to buy a watch online, what place would you recommend? My budget is 30000
Hmmm, well it depends if you want to buy new or used and what brands you are considering.
I will be doing a top sellers and retailers video soon.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you or another useful video. I suggest checking "hollow ground" screw drivers
I really enjoy videos like this when you show a multitude of gear. A good spring bar tool is an essential piece of equipment for any watch enthusiast. Hope you do a Christmas gift 2017 video. ⌚️⏱
Thank you Bob, an xmas speech is certainly on the cards :D
Best regards,
TGV
Nice intro. Is that "Also Sprach Zarathustra" I hear?
TGV- loving your channel man. been watching this ken burns vietnam doc and so many watch shots on soldiers in the field all throughout. apparently most were their own personal watches--not mil spec issued stuff. thought maybe it would be cool to do a breakdown of some of the ones spotted throughout the 18-hour series.
Will deffo check it out, thank you Yona, love a good documentary!
Thank,
Best regards,
TGV
know you're a big history dude--you'd really enjoy it. its up now on pbs.org
Yona Wischkin OK
Yona Wischkin
TGV great video! Thanks for the heads up on the app Snupps, never heard of it and seems useful to the purpose :)
Thank you Kyle,
Deffo check them out, I was waaaaay too slow about embracing them but its like Insta for watch obsessives like us! Perfect.
Best regards,
TGV
I added this to my... Watch Later...
Oh and you got a new photo of the Omega speedmaster!
It's good when you give links to the things you talk about in your content. Thanks, much appreciated.
Wanted to thank you for your incredibly
Intelligent, balanced and good natured approach to all things Watches . I am new to Watch collecting and have found your channel truly inspiring and helpful. All the best
Dear TGV,
Great Video!
May you please, I know it does not fit to the topic of this video, explain again why the Apple Watch is terrible but the Casio protreck is not. I would love to hear your argumentation.
Thank You!
My big need from this list is a decent watch case. I'll have to see your video on the subject for some guidance. Another great video mate, all the best.
Jordan Ownbey Build a custom one
www.time.is is a good time reference also.
I'm only half way through this video, but what a great video it is. Superb. Thanks TGV.
Thank you Jim :D
I deeply appreciate that, it makes all the time and effort worth it.
Best regards,
TGV
The mustache is still on a time off?
Love the Brahms in the background
I think you forgot case openers for quartz watches. Some are inexpensive, some come in a kit.
Wow that waych candy is a good site. Thank you. I needed the resource
great list!..a possible addition: a toothbrush or some sort of tool to help clean your timepieces with water and light soap....ps. ...one of my favorite segments of your vids....your voiceovers of Hugo and model planes. pls continue :)
Is there a book/books that shows which movements are in each watch? Does anyone know if the "Complete Price Guide to Watches 2017 by Tom Engle" has this information? I live in London and hear this might not be the best for UK/European watches. Any comments welcome.
I believe a Bialetti is another essential to brew yourself a good espresso to sip on whilst admiring the watches in your collection ⌚☕ 😍
Haha, I love it!!! I like your style sir!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Hi tgv great top 11 lol nailed it , all the best , your friend Ryan,
Thank you Ryan :D
It would never be a complete video without a comment from you my friend.I hope you are well.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry my pleasure sir .
Everytime I see one of your videos, I learn something new about watches. :) I also have a small watch collection and some of those are thanks to you
THAT is precisely what it is all about, thank you sir! You just made my day.
Best regards,
TGV
Although my blu-ray player rejected the public library's old DVD copy of "Longitude" on the eve of the arrival of my first automatic (SNK809 Seiko 5). I have found a fuzzy yet interesting stream copy on youtube #DearestMother
Hello Urban Gentry, Do you just promote Watchbox exclusively? Do you ever look at independent personally designed watch companies? Example, like verdure_watches.com They look elegant for evening wear.
I have recently invested in Bergeon spring bar tools, I got the 6767-F (fine for small openings in metal bracelets) and the 6767-S (standard, flatter and wider for tight fitting leather straps). I also ordered a spring bar plier set, which if the Chinese knock off version of the bergeon tool I ordered is any good, should be a godsend! Having the ability to remove spring bars from bracelets by depressing the spring bar on both sides at the same time, as well as replacing the bracelet in the same manner, should prove to be a time saver, not to mention it should be good for my blood pressure! Lol jk but it can be really frustrating trying to remove a bracelet at all, let alone while trying not to leave any scratch marks on the lugs. I’m not sure if it was from this, but I have a small mark on the inner top side of the left bottom lug of my SARB033, that looks like it came from a spring bar popping out and grinding against the lug, right where the brushed meets the polished “step”. I don’t really see how a spring bar could make a mark on a 316L SS case, I would think that the case material would be harder than that of spring bars, otherwise the spring bars would slowly bore out the lug holes bigger and bigger. And you can easily change spring bars so why would they be harder than case material? At any rate, the reviews on this Spring Bar Remiver Plier Tool seem to be good, and from what I can see the quality of the reversible, interchangeable tips seems to be higher than that of your dime-a-dozen Chinese spring bar tools. The fact that the tips are interchangeable, and that they provide a handful of extras means that even if the tip of a fork gets bent or broken, you can change it out. But still, it seems fishy that the Bergeon version is ~$500, while the knock off versions (there are always a bunch that are identical) are $35-$50. Fishy or not, I feel like it’s worth the gamble. The only review on the one I got was 5 stars. If I’d does work - which it should, it’s actually a pretty simple design - it will be well worth the price paid for the convenience. And if it doesn’t? Oh well, I still have top quality Bergeon spring bar tools (but the boring, non-plier, one side at a time kind) in the mail as well that surely will be more than sufficient for my strap changing needs. Has anyone had any experience with the knock off spring bar plier tools? TGV? Anyone? I can’t be alone in this curiosity!?
Use time.is as a reference device if you don't want to buy something. Great and easy to use website that just shows you the gosh darn time updated from atomic clocks.
Hi Tristano! I absolutely love Pandoro as well as panettone
Perugina is the best imo ! Great vid, thx!
My beater watch is invicta 300m diver (forgot the exact name). Seiko automatic movement, water resistance up to 300m, robust, and cheap. Costed $110, highly recommend it for everyday task where you don't want to risk damaging your higher end watch.
Hello everyone, I really like the Seiko sna413, but can't find it, If this watch got discontinued, I am wondering if there are any good quality watches that look like/ perform like the sna413 or sna411. Thank you!
My watch collection is small but im appreciative of it. I have 4 G-Shock watches i rotate for daily wear, they are nice and tough and i dont need to stress about knocking them or wetting them. 1 of my G-shock is classy though its all black with gold dials and a gold face. Then i have my 9k gold watch i wear for dressier outfits and when ill be less likely to scuff it up. My dream watch is a Rolex Presidential but its currently around $22,000USD so when i say dream i mean dream 😂
Mystery word you're looking for is "congeal"
Has the full review been done for the Citizen windsurfing yachttimer? I really want to know the full review before I pull the trigger to buy one myself!!!!!!!!!! :D I've looked all over for the review but I don't think TGV has done one yet to my knowledge, can anyone help please?
TGV regarding books have you read About Time by David Rooney? It's a fascinating read and it seems like it'd be right up your street. Ok, keep well. Ciao!
Great video, really enjoy your sensibilities and suggestions. Gotta love something who loves books and any(!) kind of timepiece!
Dear TGV, i have a Fortis Flieger professional chronograph which has the Valjoux 7750 . Can i wind it manually turning the crown clockwise , or is it going to damage the movement ?
Thanks in advance
Crucial item. ..... Chinese finger trap. To wear while scanning ebay to stop you buying so many damn watchs obviously makes surfing ebay a little harder but its worth it .its saved me thousands ......honest!
Great show. Your are absolutely correct about magnetism. I am a graduate watchmaker I can tell you from experience many many times a watch has magnetism. Especially today with so many magnetic generating devises.
Watch winder devices today are s must for anyone who uses automatics. You couldn't be more correct. Great show Horology cant be more exciting thanks to you tube. One question I have have you ever read any of George Daniels books. If not you should it is a plethora of knowledge.
All my Best
Hugo should do some quick 1 minuit with mr t hugo the first Esquire junior .he could do some advice or philosophical peices maybe .anyways Tristan take it easy and i lookforward to more videos feeding my heavy metal habits .thank you sir and also for hugos part 😂😂😂
Hi TGV
Cool video and very useful advice. Super...
Keep up the good work👍
Thank you Kjeld,
So glad to hear. That makes my day :D
Best regards,
TGV
I just followed you on snupps! Cool app.
As always, an enjoyable and entertaining video. Bergeon and Cape Cod Polishing Cloths: two items I will be looking in to. Thank you, TGV.
Always a plausre, thank you my friend.
Deffo worth every penny! You will not regret it.
Best regards,
TGV
Great videos. I appreciate the great work. You mentioned you need a reference piece in your collection. I’d like to mention the most simple is the iPhone. Or even the Apple Watch. For the iPhone, put the clock widget on the desktop that shows the second hand. Both are coordinated with the atomic clocks.
I have an auto repair shop, got a cheap casio a158w for my beater. Reaching in engine bays all day long and you feel naked without a watch a “disposable” watch is a necessity. Its got some character to it even a bit of weld spatter but has lasted way longer then i thought it would, i have another brand new in the box at my apartment as a back up. My seiko5 snk789 goes on my wrist when i leave the shop. I got some old and new tissot’s and other old swiss eastern europe watches i have for days off/vacation/nice nights out, enjoy the channel man!
had to watch the intro like four or five times love the urban Gentry and best regards to this channel
Thank you so much Vera, deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
What about all of the boxes and packaging. Do you have them in a separate room?