Years ago on the Johnny Carson show Fernando Lamas said: "Never make fun of someone with an accent because it's likely he speaks at least two languages"
Used to always apologise for my accent until one of my bosses told me not to. “An accent tells me something about you. Perfect school English accent says nothing of you”. I still think my accent sounds funny in English but it was hearth worming to hear.
I love watching your videos. I think you provide the highest quality watch reviews on TH-cam. Keep up the good work. Don't let a few envious people discourage you. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Christian Cerna dude you crack me up! But remember, a native English speaker can't have an accent . It's a dialect. You don't really have an accent as you've done well to not have it.
As a linguist I can tell you why people adapt their accent accordingly: it has to to with establishing relational closeness, creating rapport. Every person in every situation adapts their idiolect (your own personal, unique pattern of pronunciation) to the person they are conversing with. Some people think it is a sign of a lack of character, but it is just very normal human behavior ;) However, language is also still riddled with perhaps a bit outdated ideas about status, elite, class et cetera, as if there is a 'proper' way to speak, as if you can classify people judged on their accent. I have lived in an area of the Netherlands where people speak with a different 'g' sound than the harsh Dutch sound, and it would betray that I am from another part, and people would start apologizing, it frightened them a bit! Very strange experience. Also, if you speak to me shortly I have a very English sounding ('normal') accent and British people would ask me "which part of England I was from" and I would say: "I'm Dutch" and they would be very embarrassed. (ah...British people ;-)) I now mainly speak English with one of my best mates who is from Glasgow so I hear Scottish elements in my own speech...et cetera et cetera! I used to work as an English teacher and have lived in Yorkshire for a while and when I was back in the Netherlands all of a sudden I noticed I was teaching the children in a Yorkshire accent! This was quite funny, actually, these Dutch kids saying "bus" ('boos') and "sunglasses" ("soonglahhssis") ... couldn't help myself. So...such a joy, such interesting, human speech, linguistics!
+annedien WOW, I love your comments Annedien, they either teach me something new or make me laugh. You must be quite something to know in person :-) soonglaahhsssis!!! LOLOL, Thank you so much for sharing that. Best regards, TGV
+annedien Accents in speaking are very interesting. My grandparents are from Germany and lived in North Carolina. I spent much time with them and German was spoken in the house but English outside of it. In speaking German I have the German accent. Yet in English it is obviously southern. Many people have asked when they learn my background why I have no German accent. But I went to school with southern english speakers and they were my friends. I adopted how they talked. People have no idea just how fast a person will adopt an accent.
Interesting, because I would have thought it would have been. But when your first language is at times a mix between two then that can create confusion. That was however many years ago, and I really have no need for the German now. My father was not much for speaking it except to his mother, father and brothers. I miss it in some ways. You come in from talking with your playmates in one language and then start in another. My friends were always fascinated when they would visit and hear us talking in German, and I would explain to them what my Grandfather had said. Usually when I had forgot to do something and he did not want them to know.
Currently rewatching some older videos and I have to to say your "attitude" towards certain topics makes me reflect and question my own behavior and in general my person. You are doing an amazing job and it's not all about watches!
TGV!!! I just binge watched tons of your vids. The progression between then and now is very inspiring. You got waaaaay more confident in front of the camera, it shows. I agree with a lot of people. I always come back to your channel. Very informative and it goes beyond watches and horology. It's about being the best that you can with class and gentlementality ... ( if that makes any sense, anyway)
+Mario Pierre, yeah I like his videos too, just saw some foul mouthed fat man distrsrespecting TGV who is like u said gentelmently without being stuck up - just being OG = himself which I know brings alot of jealously and alot a hayters (like this archibald channel) dude, puttin urslef out there on YT takes GUTS, but TGV is above that bro
Stumbled on your channel just looking for the proper way to install a Nato strap, your channel's been a great help learning what to look for and how to get a quality watch without spending a fortune. I'm by no means a collector, but I appreciate the helpful, unpretentious advice across all price levels and needs. Good to know more about your background, too. Thanks!
Hi Tgv thank you for providing a quality channel. It's a breath of fresh air to be able to listen to gentlemen discussing healthy topics without name calling or childish banter.
Very nice question-and-answer. I also have no taste whatsoever for drama here on TH-cam. Frankly any channel that airs their laundry is probably one I'm not interested in subscribing to. Class and character is earned even in our past-times; I always try to remember this when I'm making my own content. Cheers, Andrew
This is one of the more entertaining "about me" videos on yt. the topic on handling conflicts (privately not publicly) is an indication of the "gentry" part of this channel. the last part about your career path is a humbling down to earth convo that ties back to the "urban" feeling. that analogy of the baker off work really hits home. surprisingly great video not related to horology :) you might wanna look into story telling, maybe write a book haha
3:45 The first clip I've watched from your channel was about Orient Bambino -- I knew it then, by the way you pronounce "Bambino"... all rough English language, then suddenly a bit of color when you say "bambino". Unmistakable!
Hey. Just red Dr. Nesta Webster`s "World revolution". Nice book written by a historian. Google it up if you got any trust to YT comment section advisors ], it is good. Have a nice day, man.
I love watching your videos. I think you provide the highest quality watch reviews on TH-cam. Keep up the good work. Don't let a few envious people discourage you. Love from Pakistan
Loving your videos my friend, I'm going to highly recommend you to my friends, I have to be honest when I fell upon your videos I thought to myself, oh dear, this guy is going to to be a right knob! Haha, but I was pleased to find you to be a fantastic knowledgeable guy and a joy to watch, I'm working my way through your reviews, thanks matey, David
Thanks for the in depth intro. From the first video of yours I watched as I got more and more interested in watches, I knew you were a classy fellow. Your education and your excitement shine through your videos and I really like the quiet, well phrased, presentation more than the more bombastic presentations. Keep up the great work.
Man... I love your videos. Love the attention to detail. As far someone asking you to response to critics, I say: " Best revenge is living well" - Jerry Seinfeld
Thank you Tristano. You have the best watch channel on TH-cam. It's great to see someone who can enjoy their passion at all levels. Because of that, you can connect with other watch enthusiasts at all levels too. I get great satisfaction from my modest collection of Seiko, Orient and Swatch, and it's nice to see than you can too - despite having the resources to acquire truly top end stuff. You're a man of the people and are indeed a gentleman. Chapeau!
As a half english and spanish educated in Madrid , Croydon and Bournemoth I love hearing an accent I can understand up to the smallest twang , most refreshing, and now hooked onto horology for my delight. Great video.
Thanks for sharing your opinions and a little about yourself. Your watch reviews are top notch and your delivery of the content are just as good or better. Keep it real, TVM!!! You're a cool dude.
TGV, Keep up the good work. I enjoy your channel, reviews and comments, and like that you respect others and concentrate on the positives. The career stuff is very interesting. Really enjoy your watch reviews which are insightful and detailed. Hope to see more.
The quote you were looking for was by Slim Charles, and it was "The game the same; it just got more fierce." Great, great show. Keep up the good work. I'm especially enjoying the comparison videos. It's a cool format.
Michael Herman Wow, you know your Wire! Gotta respect that. Just catching up with the comments now so apologies for the slow response. I will certainly keep the comparative reviews coming ;-) Best regards, TGV
My Dad was lebanese, and he went to medical school in France. His way of speaking french varied considerably depending on whom he was speaking with. That was very funny. :)
Just subscribed and going through old vids to pass the time. I like the way that you don't just talk about watches, you create informative and entertaining content. Thanks for making me smile these last few days!
This is so crazy because this is one of my favorite videos. You had the passion so pure so honest I still see this man in all your videos. Another really weird thing to do is watch a current video and then turn this one on. It's like watching your alter ego or something. Now your 100% all comfy in front of the of the camera. This should be motivation.
Great work TGV and I really liked your polite discussion of some of the more ridiculous comments and channels. You are right, that stuff is juvenile and actually really disturbing! Classy way to cover things, bravo.
What an excellent and engaging video! I was particularly taken with your explanation of your philosophy regarding 'arguments' between (I presume) other horological online personalities and/or particular makes of watch. You take the high ground - which is indeed becoming for a gentleman - and that is admirable. Thanks for the insights.
I just started watching your Channel, so thought I would catch up with some of your earlier videos, and I haven't seen a boring one yet. Thanks to you I am now the proud owner of a Stowa Watch, cheers from Australia.
What made me take a liking to you is that you appear to me to be a well to do guy in the modest sense of the meaning, perhaps well to do is not proper way to describe you, your upbringing comes through in you personality but you don't come across as a stuck up though, you do come across as down to earth, approachable and very likable and that his evident through the large worldwide following that you have, if some people don't like the way you talk because of your heritage then that's their problem
I'm a newbie in the world of watches, been following you for a while now every day at night. (Ok that did not sound good) I mean your videos. Cant get enough of them, you are an inspiration to what a gentleman should be. Cheers.
Its tough putting yourself out there in the public eye. Especially with the way people act online. Hiding behind an online alias and spewing hate and everything else that comes along with their online "muscles" and bravery. I appreciate you commenting in this post about how a real man handles things. Refreshing. Kudos to you for doing what you do and always keeping it classy.
Been watching your newer videos now for a while. Pretty wonderful stuff. Just kinda clicked on this older one on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised to get a sense of the way you value consistency. Shows a lot of character. Keep doing what your doing man! You and Marc (Long Island Watch) seem to be all the youtube I'm watching these days! (P.S. Can't wait for your upcoming review of Invicta)
Hey man! Thanks for another great video! I really appreciate your channel. I have been a subscriber since I discovered it a while ago. I recently also bought my first automatic diver, a Seiko SKX007, and your videos was to great help in deciding which model etc. So a big thanks for that! So far, I'm really satisfied with the watch! You also seem like a nice guy, a really "down-to-earth" person with good life values. So keep up the good work, looking forward to more videos. Take care! Best regards from Sweden, J.
Jack Karlsson Hi Jack,So glad you like the show and especially glad you got an SKX, you really can't go wrong there. Thank you for the kind words regarding me and the channel. I am honoured to have you as a viewer. Best regards, TGV P.s. I LOVE SWEDEN!!! :-D
TGV....I used to watch the other "channels"...but yours is the only one I watch...a true representation of how to appreciate the finer things in life... without fakery, pretentiousness, or obscene language. I appreciate your channel, sir!
You are a good and classy person with a real passion for what you love. That’s why I really enjoy your videos. I’m more of an outdoorsy type but I’ve developed a real interest for watches from your videos. At some point I can see myself having a three watch collection. Thanks for making these videos!
I like your channel a lot! I expierenced it a few days ago and already watched dozens of your videos. Your enthusiasm is remarkable, the videos very informative and entertaining! Keep that "real-men-don´t-do-troll-wars-thing" up :) love it! I know this is broken english....... spoken perfectly ;) and i am sry for that! >>>>>> Greetz from Germany!!! - Volker
Hi TGV. I share most of the opinions here. Partly because of you I got more interested in horology and doing my own research . I really enjoy watching your vids, not only because they are educative and entertaining, but also because I feel the love and respect you have for what you are talking about . Keep up the good work ! Saludos desde Perú.
Primarily I watch the show for your knowledge but its your unique and enjoyable personality that makes it entertaining. I know it's difficult, but ignore the haters and never feel the need to explain or justify why or how you do what you do.
Hi TGV. In the first instance, sorry to hear about your medical issues and hope that your recovery is both speedy and permanent. I have watched a number of your videos. However, I found this to be the most endearing and watchable. The last section, when you discuss your occupation is, in my opinion, your best piece ever to camera. The manner in which you engage the listener appears authentic; you speak lucidly - whilst you are not appearing to deliberate in order to impress a listener with flowery vocabulary. I am sure you are genuine in your strategy to be something of a renaissance man, hoping you have a positive effect upon others. Nevertheless, that last section appeared to be the real you - and was extremely engaging.
I can not remember the last time I commented on a video,.....anyone's vlog....but, Brother, I wanted to let you know how much I like and appreciate your channel. I'm a 20 year veteran firefighter with two wonderful children in college and a wonderful wife. I've only recently taken a light interest in horology and found your channel. You do a fantastic job! Keep up the good work...I like the natural way you open up to the audience......great job!!
I actually saw a youtuber from the "M7" call your reviews boring a few months back. Can't please everyone, your videos are classy and informative. Keep up the great work :)
darksilver129 Hi, thank you for the comment, I am truly honoured. As long as I have the support and quality of viewers such as yourself, I don't worry what the "malicious 6" think or do. Best possible regards, TGV Ps. Apologies for the slow response.
You quoting the Two Ronnies just confirms the wisdom of my decision to subscribe. Love them! Great job on the channel. You've helped me get into the hobby, so thank you for the help and advice.
Don't worry about the sound. It's always the content that shines through, bc that's what's important on TH-cam! And you sir have excellent content! Keep it up!
I really appreciate your videos and I enjoy them more perhaps for your extemporaneous delivery than for the information sometimes. I think you've got some great ideas, thoughts and philosophies You've become a bit of a hero to me, and I'm hard to impress - honestly I started watching you because I was looking for a review of a watch I liked, and here I am listening to you talk about everything but watches for a half an hour at 4:00 am and enjoying it. Keep doing what you're doing and don't sweat it when people criticize. I almost feel like you should make another channel on civility itself. Carry on being exceptional.
I know this video is a few years old, but I just tuned in to the urban Gentry in the last month. This is great stuff, TGV! Keep it classy, gentlemanly!
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Nice vid, cheers man! - I often binge watch the HELL out of your content too and 15 watches in, I’m still hooked (and a little poorer) 😂
I love your channel man. Really classy with nice features and well made videos. I look at other channels that showcase watches and its always break-the-bank pieces and they always call brands under 10k terrible. You're also a pretty cool guy overall.
ProjectDarkHound Hi, thank you so much, your comment really made my day. There is so much great brands and watches under 10k, in fact I would say all the best ones are! Thanks for the support, more on the way! Best regards, TGV
You are a really cool "Chap" and a true inspiration. I've recently discovered your channel and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Keep up the good work as I decide what watch I want to buy next....Cheers mate.
This was hilarious and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for making this. Great classy way to handle the rather peculiar FAQs but the tone is a good breath of fresh air.
I came across this video TVG and I loved it. My wife is American as well. Born and raised in Italy I moved to US a lot time ago, but my typical English with an Italian accent is still there. Beautiful sharing of this part of the painting, something like a detail that you spot in the corner of majestic painting. Thank you for sharing fragments of your life with us. A big admiration goes to your hard work and effort to build a career and professionality and a self employed path in this difficult world.
Thanks for the openness and insights into who you are. It gives an extra level of connection to you that adds to the enjoyment of your channel. By the way, your accent is just fine in my book and I can identify with your comments concerning it to some extent. I grew up in a small town in eastern Tennessee with a southern accent with a bit of an Appalachian twang thrown in. That faded as I left to go out into the world in my early 20s and I now have a neutral American accent--the sort you might hear on network television. I can't even intentionally duplicate the original accent anymore, although people tell me that I slip back into it when they hear me in a phone conversation with someone from the area where I grew up.
I thoroughly enjoy your reviews and find them both informative and entertaining. I also greatly appreciate your presentation and lack of rude language, as my young son often enjoys watching with me. Very professional of you... Also, did I miss it, or was this your first video without a wrist check? Keep the videos coming. It's quite refreshing to see someone in America propagating gentleman-like behavior.
Incredible principles and values. If society would share all these with the same mentality that you are transmiting, World would be a much better place. Best Regards Urban Gentry
Thanks for the information and the little peak behind the curtain, as it were into what makes you tick😉. I really enjoyed hearing about your accent and the influences behind all the subtle nuances. The phenomena that created your particular variations that come and go which change depending on location as well as the speaking patterns and languages of those around you, especially those that had a great impact on your language learning when you were young are known in developmental psychology and linguistics by three terms, each which denote slight variants on a similar causal effective result which are as follows: local coloring, selective coloring, protective coloring. From listening to the information you provided and the helpful background, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed btw, as well as your great demonstrative examples of each it is quite clear to me that as with myself all three play a large part with your lingual variations and distinctions, the largest part being with protective coloring which is how our language patterns and accents change on a mostly subconscious level depending on who we are with , though over time and with experience we become more aware that it' is occurring and are able to assert more control over it thus decreasing it's dominance. Also, have to say how much I love your channel to which I am a subscriber and frequent viewer, and enjoy every bit of knowledge, experience, and personality you bring to horology and enlightening the rest of us not yet indoctrinated into it's great history and all the amazing pieces out there for us to enjoy along with the little tidbits and snippets that add so much personality, color, and flavor to it all. Thanks, and please don't ever quit.
Good video TGV! I have to say, watching your uploads each week is like meeting up with a dear friend. Your a likeable, knowledgeable guy, who speaks on a neutral level with the viewer.. Kind Regards
Great video Tristano, always a joy watching your videos👍 Taking about accents, although I generally speak with a North Welsh accent, when I was a small child my teachers in Primary told my mum I spoke with an Italian accent, which I found surprising at the time. But from time to time I notice I sometimes have an Italian twang when I say 'thank you' like 'thenk you' just like the way my mum says it.
Hi Tristano! I so much love your generosity which seems to me absolutely obvious just as your enthusiasm about watches. :) Greetings from Scotland. Robert
Very well said. I can say it feels very lightly and positively after watching your videos. Sometimes, when looking at a watch I catch myself speaking (hearing) "Very nice piece" in a very slight British accent :)
Sir, I am a homeless veteran, who is getting into watches and your take on life has given me a little smile and hope. My depression will bring me back to being somewhat hopeless but I want to thank you for the minute or two of an internal smile. The watches that I am looking at is the Oris GT or Aquis. The reason I am getting them is to try to make me feel a little better about myself.I wanted a watch that Horologists would appreciate, where I can swim with it at the beach or pool, not so flamboyant that someone would want to rob me, but tough enough to ware everyday. I am leaning towards the Artix. I did think of the orient mako or the seiko monster gen ll but I think the non-rational ego part of me likes a swiss made auto movement. I really don't have the money for it but a life with food and not being happy is worse than being happy for a short time. I have lived for 3 years on the street and not been happy. I need just a little time of happiness. Quality is better than quantity. And yes I too believe as you do. I have traveled the world; lived in Spain for two years, visited London, Paris, Turkey, Azores, and been to every state but North Dakota so I have seen a chunk of life, the US is a place where any person can have nothing and become a person of means. Most countries do not bend over backwards to help a foreigner like we do. One only has to have drive and learn where to get the info. As bad as the US is, it is the land of hope. I, as a man who has been beaten down so much, have lost all hope. But I can still smile and you brought a smile to my face. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to those of you who will tell me to get a job. I have tried. Some people won't forgive a person with a felon. I even went to college while homeless but had to stop because it was hard to do home work at times. I was an art major. My depression does not help either. And I do not do drugs or drink, hence the opportunity to buy my dream watch. As TGV says, let's focus on the positive.
Your comment is 2 years old but man , i hope you are alright. Homeless and veteran should never be in the same setence. God bless you sir. I cannot imagine your struggles. Never give up.
Gloves are a good way of presenting things in close up. Many presenters have terrible fingernails, cutlicles and hangnails which puts me off my food, so good for you. Your accent sounds fine to me. The Fork Handles sketch is brilliant indeed.
I thought I was completely imagining the Italian influence on your accent - I'm relatively new to the channel - and loving it, as I've said in many comments. This was interesting and it's very nice to know you all the more.
TGV Thanks for sharing some of the insights. Very interesting. I wish you all the best and looking forward to hear and see more from you. Keep up the excellent work. MJ
Your outlook on internet drama has made me enjoy your channel even more, man. Most of us are adults and putting effort into trolling people online is ridiculously juvenile. Good on you for rising above.
THE WIRE! TGV, you couldn't get any cooler and then you said you watched The Wire. Ach, maybe it's because I'm younger and nobody around here knows what it is anymore. Also, your insight into the evolution of the audio engineering industry was quite valuable. Thanks for taking the time to share the good stuff with us.
Didn't realize this video is from 3 years ago! And yes I'm a fairly new subscriber and I definitely dig all the videos I've gone through so far and many more to go! TGV keep up the great work on your channel here and thanks for sharing just a little about yourself to us here also I've been out of the watch game for awhile and I'm just getting back in by one watch at a time...Thanks Again all the way from California!
Your family history seems very interesting to me, coming from a modest German-American farming family. I'd love to hear more about your background, especially after hearing that you're the first male in hundreds of years not to go to private school! That's amazing, as your family must have quite the background. Love your videos and the quality of them
I must say, sage and civil advice on airing one's differences privately. Wish people on Facebook would consider that their unreflected posts could be around for 'eternity', and for la famiglia to see. Great advice on what to do when work increases, but getting paid becoems more difficult- diversify, diversify, diversify...don't I know it too!
My new favourite channel! Thanks for the info, history and diversity of time pieces. Btw I'm visiting New York in September, can you recommend any Horological attractions/places of interest? All the best from England. Tony.
Public self disclosure is always a two edged sword. Some listeners will be enemies; some will endear themselves to you and will hold a robe to place around your bare shoulders. I have just viewed this two and a half years after your post. I'm grateful to see this because you have influenced me. This past year I got into horology and I bought a few watches, including Seiko SNK809 at your suggestion. My wish for you is to learn from retrospect and continue to grow. Two kinds of truth: seed and pearls. Seed is for all; pearls for those you trust. Cast the seed broadly. Share the pearls discreetly. And thanks, I love my Seiko.
Years ago on the Johnny Carson show Fernando Lamas said: "Never make fun of someone with an accent because it's likely he speaks at least two languages"
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Great one!
True.
Speak spanish as well.
Learned basic German.
Picking up Russian.
I respect all multilingual people.
Used to always apologise for my accent until one of my bosses told me not to. “An accent tells me something about you. Perfect school English accent says nothing of you”. I still think my accent sounds funny in English but it was hearth worming to hear.
@@BhetharI like the worming part. Of the hearth.
I love watching your videos. I think you provide the highest quality watch reviews on TH-cam. Keep up the good work. Don't let a few envious people discourage you.
Greetings from Los Angeles.
Thank you so much Christian, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
Christian Cerna well put couldn't find the words PERFECT
Couldn't be said better
Greetings from Denmark
Christian Cerna dude you crack me up! But remember, a native English speaker can't have an accent . It's a dialect. You don't really have an accent as you've done well to not have it.
*talks about Italian
*starts making hand gestures
Proof enough for me.
I have a workmate who waves customers goodbye on the phone ...
People fall into two categories: those who make hand gestures and the dead.
@@andreascammin5619 hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
As a linguist I can tell you why people adapt their accent accordingly: it has to to with establishing relational closeness, creating rapport. Every person in every situation adapts their idiolect (your own personal, unique pattern of pronunciation) to the person they are conversing with. Some people think it is a sign of a lack of character, but it is just very normal human behavior ;) However, language is also still riddled with perhaps a bit outdated ideas about status, elite, class et cetera, as if there is a 'proper' way to speak, as if you can classify people judged on their accent. I have lived in an area of the Netherlands where people speak with a different 'g' sound than the harsh Dutch sound, and it would betray that I am from another part, and people would start apologizing, it frightened them a bit! Very strange experience. Also, if you speak to me shortly I have a very English sounding ('normal') accent and British people would ask me "which part of England I was from" and I would say: "I'm Dutch" and they would be very embarrassed. (ah...British people ;-))
I now mainly speak English with one of my best mates who is from Glasgow so I hear Scottish elements in my own speech...et cetera et cetera! I used to work as an English teacher and have lived in Yorkshire for a while and when I was back in the Netherlands all of a sudden I noticed I was teaching the children in a Yorkshire accent! This was quite funny, actually, these Dutch kids saying "bus" ('boos') and "sunglasses" ("soonglahhssis") ... couldn't help myself. So...such a joy, such interesting, human speech, linguistics!
+annedien WOW, I love your comments Annedien, they either teach me something new or make me laugh. You must be quite something to know in person :-)
soonglaahhsssis!!! LOLOL,
Thank you so much for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Yes, yes. SomeTHING, not someONE. More like a phenomenon. *grin*
+annedien Accents in speaking are very interesting. My grandparents are from Germany and lived in North Carolina. I spent much time with them and German was spoken in the house but English outside of it. In speaking German I have the German accent. Yet in English it is obviously southern. Many people have asked when they learn my background why I have no German accent. But I went to school with southern english speakers and they were my friends. I adopted how they talked. People have no idea just how fast a person will adopt an accent.
It's not everybody's talent to adopt an accent ;)
Interesting, because I would have thought it would have been. But when your first language is at times a mix between two then that can create confusion. That was however many years ago, and I really have no need for the German now. My father was not much for speaking it except to his mother, father and brothers. I miss it in some ways. You come in from talking with your playmates in one language and then start in another. My friends were always fascinated when they would visit and hear us talking in German, and I would explain to them what my Grandfather had said. Usually when I had forgot to do something and he did not want them to know.
Currently rewatching some older videos and I have to to say your "attitude" towards certain topics makes me reflect and question my own behavior and in general my person. You are doing an amazing job and it's not all about watches!
TGV!!! I just binge watched tons of your vids. The progression between then and now is very inspiring. You got waaaaay more confident in front of the camera, it shows. I agree with a lot of people. I always come back to your channel. Very informative and it goes beyond watches and horology. It's about being the best that you can with class and gentlementality ... ( if that makes any sense, anyway)
I go with you all the way...., well spoken..., man?
+Mario Pierre, yeah I like his videos too, just saw some foul mouthed fat man distrsrespecting TGV who is like u said gentelmently without being stuck up - just being OG = himself which I know brings alot of jealously and alot a hayters (like this archibald channel) dude, puttin urslef out there on YT takes GUTS, but TGV is above that bro
I agree! Hell, I'm not even a male or a watch enthusiast, and I still love this channel and keep watching.
Mario Pierre yes definitely, did you watch the video where he is talking about making real Italian coffee? The growth of confidence is fabulous to see
Wajid Ali and mine are even lower so f*** off you pompous t***
Stumbled on your channel just looking for the proper way to install a Nato strap, your channel's been a great help learning what to look for and how to get a quality watch without spending a fortune. I'm by no means a collector, but I appreciate the helpful, unpretentious advice across all price levels and needs. Good to know more about your background, too. Thanks!
Hi Tgv thank you for providing a quality channel. It's a breath of fresh air to be able to listen to gentlemen discussing healthy topics without name calling or childish banter.
never thought you were illuminati until your long and convoluted answer to the illuminati question
What are you talking about about? Every answer is long and convoluted.
Illuminati status confirmed. Lol
I think TGV is more of a Horology "Commendatore." It goes with "Govner."
"Iluminati confirmed" as the meme goes xD
Very nice question-and-answer. I also have no taste whatsoever for drama here on TH-cam. Frankly any channel that airs their laundry is probably one I'm not interested in subscribing to. Class and character is earned even in our past-times; I always try to remember this when I'm making my own content. Cheers, Andrew
555 Gear Thank you Andrew. TOP COMMENT.
Not really much to say but you approach pays off as your channel is PURE CLASS!
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you!
But what if it’s a channel about laundry?
@@Fabformcatering 🥺
This is one of the more entertaining "about me" videos on yt. the topic on handling conflicts (privately not publicly) is an indication of the "gentry" part of this channel. the last part about your career path is a humbling down to earth convo that ties back to the "urban" feeling. that analogy of the baker off work really hits home.
surprisingly great video not related to horology :) you might wanna look into story telling, maybe write a book haha
"Weak men revenge. Strong men forgive. Intelligent men ignore."
Sir you are an inspiration to me, thank you for all you do.
+Gabe Hartman Thank you so much, how very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
3:45 The first clip I've watched from your channel was about Orient Bambino -- I knew it then, by the way you pronounce "Bambino"... all rough English language, then suddenly a bit of color when you say "bambino". Unmistakable!
No, he's not in the Alluminati........I never see him at the meetings.
LOL
Thank you
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Howdy from the homeland, Brixton boy here.
Hey. Just red Dr. Nesta Webster`s "World revolution". Nice book written by a historian. Google it up if you got any trust to YT comment section advisors ], it is good. Have a nice day, man.
Володимир Когут I'll give it a look, thanks for the heads up. You also have yourself a nice day.
Albin Hovde the A represents the triangle or pyramid with the all seeing eye. Illuminati confirmed.
Great content. Your longer videos don't seem so long.
I love watching your videos.
I think you provide the highest quality watch reviews on TH-cam.
Keep up the good work.
Don't let a few envious people discourage you.
Love from Pakistan
Loving your videos my friend, I'm going to highly recommend you to my friends, I have to be honest when I fell upon your videos I thought to myself, oh dear, this guy is going to to be a right knob! Haha, but I was pleased to find you to be a fantastic knowledgeable guy and a joy to watch, I'm working my way through your reviews, thanks matey, David
Thanks for the in depth intro. From the first video of yours I watched as I got more and more interested in watches, I knew you were a classy fellow. Your education and your excitement shine through your videos and I really like the quiet, well phrased, presentation more than the more bombastic presentations. Keep up the great work.
You look much better and healthier in 2019, cheers for that!
Well said TGV. You’re a class act. We need more people like you in this world.
Man... I love your videos. Love the attention to detail.
As far someone asking you to response to critics, I say: " Best revenge is living well" - Jerry Seinfeld
Thank you Tristano. You have the best watch channel on TH-cam. It's great to see someone who can enjoy their passion at all levels. Because of that, you can connect with other watch enthusiasts at all levels too. I get great satisfaction from my modest collection of Seiko, Orient and Swatch, and it's nice to see than you can too - despite having the resources to acquire truly top end stuff. You're a man of the people and are indeed a gentleman. Chapeau!
Thank you for bringing quality to watch reviews and for your excellent and well composed style.
As a half english and spanish educated in Madrid , Croydon and Bournemoth I love hearing an accent I can understand up to the smallest twang , most refreshing, and now hooked onto horology for my delight. Great video.
Thank you so much Esteban, you have inspired handmade my day with your words.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks for sharing your opinions and a little about yourself. Your watch reviews are top notch and your delivery of the content are just as good or better. Keep it real, TVM!!! You're a cool dude.
TGV, Keep up the good work. I enjoy your channel, reviews and comments, and like that you respect others and concentrate on the positives. The career stuff is very interesting. Really enjoy your watch reviews which are insightful and detailed. Hope to see more.
The quote you were looking for was by Slim Charles, and it was "The game the same; it just got more fierce." Great, great show.
Keep up the good work. I'm especially enjoying the comparison videos. It's a cool format.
Michael Herman
Wow, you know your Wire! Gotta respect that.
Just catching up with the comments now so apologies for the slow response.
I will certainly keep the comparative reviews coming ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
My Dad was lebanese, and he went to medical school in France. His way of speaking french varied considerably depending on whom he was speaking with. That was very funny. :)
Just subscribed and going through old vids to pass the time. I like the way that you don't just talk about watches, you create informative and entertaining content. Thanks for making me smile these last few days!
This is so crazy because this is one of my favorite videos. You had the passion so pure so honest I still see this man in all your videos. Another really weird thing to do is watch a current video and then turn this one on. It's like watching your alter ego or something. Now your 100% all comfy in front of the of the camera. This should be motivation.
Great work TGV and I really liked your polite discussion of some of the more ridiculous comments and channels. You are right, that stuff is juvenile and actually really disturbing! Classy way to cover things, bravo.
What an excellent and engaging video! I was particularly taken with your explanation of your philosophy regarding 'arguments' between (I presume) other horological online personalities and/or particular makes of watch. You take the high ground - which is indeed becoming for a gentleman - and that is admirable. Thanks for the insights.
I just started watching your Channel, so thought I would catch up with some of your earlier videos, and I haven't seen a boring one yet. Thanks to you I am now the proud owner of a Stowa Watch, cheers from Australia.
I like your videos just the way they are. I always learn something and look forward to seeing what Hugo is up to.
What made me take a liking to you is that you appear to me to be a well to do guy in the modest sense of the meaning, perhaps well to do is not proper way to describe you, your upbringing comes through in you personality but you don't come across as a stuck up though, you do come across as down to earth, approachable and very likable and that his evident through the large worldwide following that you have, if some people don't like the way you talk because of your heritage then that's their problem
I'm a newbie in the world of watches, been following you for a while now every day at night. (Ok that did not sound good) I mean your videos. Cant get enough of them, you are an inspiration to what a gentleman should be. Cheers.
Its tough putting yourself out there in the public eye. Especially with the way people act online. Hiding behind an online alias and spewing hate and everything else that comes along with their online "muscles" and bravery. I appreciate you commenting in this post about how a real man handles things. Refreshing. Kudos to you for doing what you do and always keeping it classy.
Been watching your newer videos now for a while. Pretty wonderful stuff. Just kinda clicked on this older one on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised to get a sense of the way you value consistency. Shows a lot of character. Keep doing what your doing man! You and Marc (Long Island Watch) seem to be all the youtube I'm watching these days! (P.S. Can't wait for your upcoming review of Invicta)
Hey man! Thanks for another great video! I really appreciate your channel. I have been a subscriber since I discovered it a while ago. I recently also bought my first automatic diver, a Seiko SKX007, and your videos was to great help in deciding which model etc. So a big thanks for that! So far, I'm really satisfied with the watch!
You also seem like a nice guy, a really "down-to-earth" person with good life values. So keep up the good work, looking forward to more videos. Take care!
Best regards from Sweden,
J.
Jack Karlsson Hi Jack,So glad you like the show and especially glad you got an SKX, you really can't go wrong there.
Thank you for the kind words regarding me and the channel. I am honoured to have you as a viewer.
Best regards,
TGV
P.s. I LOVE SWEDEN!!! :-D
TGV....I used to watch the other "channels"...but yours is the only one I watch...a true representation of how to appreciate the finer things in life... without fakery, pretentiousness, or obscene language. I appreciate your channel, sir!
Thank you Joseph, very flattered and honoured sir. Really makes my day to hear that, makes it all worth it.
Best regards,
TGV
You are a good and classy person with a real passion for what you love. That’s why I really enjoy your videos. I’m more of an outdoorsy type but I’ve developed a real interest for watches from your videos. At some point I can see myself having a three watch collection. Thanks for making these videos!
I like your channel a lot! I expierenced it a few days ago and already watched dozens of your videos. Your enthusiasm is remarkable, the videos very informative and entertaining! Keep that "real-men-don´t-do-troll-wars-thing" up :) love it!
I know this is broken english....... spoken perfectly ;) and i am sry for that! >>>>>> Greetz from Germany!!! - Volker
Hi TGV. I share most of the opinions here. Partly because of you I got more interested in horology and doing my own research . I really enjoy watching your vids, not only because they are educative and entertaining, but also because I feel the love and respect you have for what you are talking about . Keep up the good work ! Saludos desde Perú.
Thank you so much Pedro,
Best regards,
TGV
Happy new year TGV!!! May you and your loved ones find yourselves, healthy, happy, loved and prosperous!!
Primarily I watch the show for your knowledge but its your unique and enjoyable personality that makes it entertaining. I know it's difficult, but ignore the haters and never feel the need to explain or justify why or how you do what you do.
Hi TGV. In the first instance, sorry to hear about your medical issues and hope that your recovery is both speedy and permanent. I have watched a number of your videos. However, I found this to be the most endearing and watchable. The last section, when you discuss your occupation is, in my opinion, your best piece ever to camera. The manner in which you engage the listener appears authentic; you speak lucidly - whilst you are not appearing to deliberate in order to impress a listener with flowery vocabulary. I am sure you are genuine in your strategy to be something of a renaissance man, hoping you have a positive effect upon others. Nevertheless, that last section appeared to be the real you - and was extremely engaging.
You really are an inspiration to us all, TGV! A gentleman in our present day society is rare indeed. I aspire to be like you one day!
I can not remember the last time I commented on a video,.....anyone's vlog....but, Brother, I wanted to let you know how much I like and appreciate your channel. I'm a 20 year veteran firefighter with two wonderful children in college and a wonderful wife. I've only recently taken a light interest in horology and found your channel. You do a fantastic job! Keep up the good work...I like the natural way you open up to the audience......great job!!
You’ve no obligation to explain your speech to anyone. There are no greater snobs than the aspirational working class! Just be yourself! 🙏🏻
I actually saw a youtuber from the "M7" call your reviews boring a few months back. Can't please everyone, your videos are classy and informative. Keep up the great work :)
darksilver129 Hi, thank you for the comment, I am truly honoured.
As long as I have the support and quality of viewers such as yourself, I don't worry what the "malicious 6" think or do.
Best possible regards,
TGV
Ps. Apologies for the slow response.
You quoting the Two Ronnies just confirms the wisdom of my decision to subscribe. Love them! Great job on the channel. You've helped me get into the hobby, so thank you for the help and advice.
+Philip Manwaring Haha, so glad to hear. Welcome aboard!
Gotta love the Two Ronnies ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Don't worry about the sound. It's always the content that shines through, bc that's what's important on TH-cam! And you sir have excellent content! Keep it up!
I really appreciate your videos and I enjoy them more perhaps for your extemporaneous delivery than for the information sometimes. I think you've got some great ideas, thoughts and philosophies You've become a bit of a hero to me, and I'm hard to impress - honestly I started watching you because I was looking for a review of a watch I liked, and here I am listening to you talk about everything but watches for a half an hour at 4:00 am and enjoying it. Keep doing what you're doing and don't sweat it when people criticize. I almost feel like you should make another channel on civility itself. Carry on being exceptional.
TGV, I’m really glad i found your channel. You’re advise and comments in this video showcase your wisdom, integrity and intelligence.
TGV, I've been watching your stuff for about a week now. I must say... Well done, sir.
Keep up the good work, my friend.
I know this video is a few years old, but I just tuned in to the urban Gentry in the last month. This is great stuff, TGV! Keep it classy, gentlemanly!
Nice vid, cheers man! - I often binge watch the HELL out of your content too and 15 watches in, I’m still hooked (and a little poorer) 😂
Thank you TGV, from a Canadian biker who appreciates and understands watches a whole lot more with your informative and entertaining videos.
Does the innit governor accent come out after a few stellas 😂
Lance Freelance omg I laughed so hard, it just caught me off guard!!
Was expecting an “oi bruv” tbh
How about a get me blood looool
I love your channel man. Really classy with nice features and well made videos. I look at other channels that showcase watches and its always break-the-bank pieces and they always call brands under 10k terrible. You're also a pretty cool guy overall.
ProjectDarkHound Hi, thank you so much, your comment really made my day.
There is so much great brands and watches under 10k, in fact I would say all the best ones are!
Thanks for the support, more on the way!
Best regards,
TGV
You are a really cool "Chap" and a true inspiration. I've recently discovered your channel and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Keep up the good work as I decide what watch I want to buy next....Cheers mate.
Good video as always +The Urban Gentry-TGV! Nice book collection also. The SAS Survival Handbook is a good book for everyone to have around.
+Josh Ferguson Thank you Josh :D
Best regards,
TGV
Lofty Wiseman. Hard Bastid! Ex SAS Warrant Officer.
This was hilarious and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for making this. Great classy way to handle the rather peculiar FAQs but the tone is a good breath of fresh air.
+ahmadillomon Thank you so much :D
Very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
I live in Texas, and in just our state alone, there are soooo many different accents across our great state. You go with your accent. Great video!
I came across this video TVG and I loved it. My wife is American as well. Born and raised in Italy I moved to US a lot time ago, but my typical English with an Italian accent is still there. Beautiful sharing of this part of the painting, something like a detail that you spot in the corner of majestic painting. Thank you for sharing fragments of your life with us.
A big admiration goes to your hard work and effort to build a career and professionality and a self employed path in this difficult world.
Thanks for the openness and insights into who you are. It gives an extra level of connection to you that adds to the enjoyment of your channel.
By the way, your accent is just fine in my book and I can identify with your comments concerning it to some extent. I grew up in a small town in eastern Tennessee with a southern accent with a bit of an Appalachian twang thrown in. That faded as I left to go out into the world in my early 20s and I now have a neutral American accent--the sort you might hear on network television. I can't even intentionally duplicate the original accent anymore, although people tell me that I slip back into it when they hear me in a phone conversation with someone from the area where I grew up.
I thoroughly enjoy your reviews and find them both informative and entertaining. I also greatly appreciate your presentation and lack of rude language, as my young son often enjoys watching with me. Very professional of you... Also, did I miss it, or was this your first video without a wrist check? Keep the videos coming. It's quite refreshing to see someone in America propagating gentleman-like behavior.
TGV, Omar Little was the best on the wire! "Money don't have no owners, only spenders" Great vid!
lowgizzle Thank mate, Omar, what a legendary character.
Best regards,
TGV
.....and thank you for not swearing on your channel also, very classy. :)
***** Thank you Sam,
Apologies for the slow response.
Best regards,
TGV
Incredible principles and values. If society would share all these with the same mentality that you are transmiting, World would be a much better place. Best Regards Urban Gentry
Amazing to realise you are an audio engineer, I am one my self and really enjoy your channel!
By closing doors you will open new ones ! Enjoyed this video my friend keep up the good work.
Brutus The Great Cheers Bruty ;-)
As always more on the way.
I hope you are well, talk soon my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks for the information and the little peak behind the curtain, as it were into what makes you tick😉. I really enjoyed hearing about your accent and the influences behind all the subtle nuances. The phenomena that created your particular variations that come and go which change depending on location as well as the speaking patterns and languages of those around you, especially those that had a great impact on your language learning when you were young are known in developmental psychology and linguistics by three terms, each which denote slight variants on a similar causal effective result which are as follows: local coloring, selective coloring, protective coloring. From listening to the information you provided and the helpful background, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed btw, as well as your great demonstrative examples of each it is quite clear to me that as with myself all three play a large part with your lingual variations and distinctions, the largest part being with protective coloring which is how our language patterns and accents change on a mostly subconscious level depending on who we are with , though over time and with experience we become more aware that it' is occurring and are able to assert more control over it thus decreasing it's dominance. Also, have to say how much I love your channel to which I am a subscriber and frequent viewer, and enjoy every bit of knowledge, experience, and personality you bring to horology and enlightening the rest of us not yet indoctrinated into it's great history and all the amazing pieces out there for us to enjoy along with the little tidbits and snippets that add so much personality, color, and flavor to it all. Thanks, and please don't ever quit.
Bach violin concerto 1, great taste as always! More q&as!
TGV, Thanks for the excellent work!! Don't change. You are doing great !
Good video TGV!
I have to say, watching your uploads each week is like meeting up with a dear friend.
Your a likeable, knowledgeable guy, who speaks on a neutral level with the viewer..
Kind Regards
ChongsBong Thank you!
Its really thanks to viewers like yourself that keep this channel going.
Apologies for the slow response.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video Tristano, always a joy watching your videos👍 Taking about accents, although I generally speak with a North Welsh accent, when I was a small child my teachers in Primary told my mum I spoke with an Italian accent, which I found surprising at the time. But from time to time I notice I sometimes have an Italian twang when I say 'thank you' like 'thenk you' just like the way my mum says it.
Hi Tristano! I so much love your generosity which seems to me absolutely obvious just as your enthusiasm about watches. :)
Greetings from Scotland.
Robert
Very well said. I can say it feels very lightly and positively after watching your videos. Sometimes, when looking at a watch I catch myself speaking (hearing) "Very nice piece" in a very slight British accent :)
Sir,
I am a homeless veteran, who is getting into watches and your take on life has given me a little smile and hope. My depression will bring me back to being somewhat hopeless but I want to thank you for the minute or two of an internal smile.
The watches that I am looking at is the Oris GT or Aquis. The reason I am getting them is to try to make me feel a little better about myself.I wanted a watch that Horologists would appreciate, where I can swim with it at the beach or pool, not so flamboyant that someone would want to rob me, but tough enough to ware everyday. I am leaning towards the Artix. I did think of the orient mako or the seiko monster gen ll but I think the non-rational ego part of me likes a swiss made auto movement.
I really don't have the money for it but a life with food and not being happy is worse than being happy for a short time. I have lived for 3 years on the street and not been happy. I need just a little time of happiness.
Quality is better than quantity.
And yes I too believe as you do. I have traveled the world; lived in Spain for two years, visited London, Paris, Turkey, Azores, and been to every state but North Dakota so I have seen a chunk of life, the US is a place where any person can have nothing and become a person of means.
Most countries do not bend over backwards to help a foreigner like we do. One only has to have drive and learn where to get the info. As bad as the US is, it is the land of hope.
I, as a man who has been beaten down so much, have lost all hope. But I can still smile and you brought a smile to my face.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And to those of you who will tell me to get a job. I have tried. Some people won't forgive a person with a felon. I even went to college while homeless but had to stop because it was hard to do home work at times. I was an art major. My depression does not help either. And I do not do drugs or drink, hence the opportunity to buy my dream watch.
As TGV says, let's focus on the positive.
Did you ever get the watch?
You're homeless? Get yourself somewhere to live first then but a watch, Jesus Christ.
my friend get a Seiko 5 and good luck.
how r you?
Your comment is 2 years old but man , i hope you are alright. Homeless and veteran should never be in the same setence. God bless you sir. I cannot imagine your struggles.
Never give up.
Gloves are a good way of presenting things in close up. Many presenters have terrible fingernails, cutlicles and hangnails which puts me off my food, so good for you.
Your accent sounds fine to me. The Fork Handles sketch is brilliant indeed.
I thought I was completely imagining the Italian influence on your accent - I'm relatively new to the channel - and loving it, as I've said in many comments. This was interesting and it's very nice to know you all the more.
TGV Thanks for sharing some of the insights. Very interesting. I wish you all the best and looking forward to hear and see more from you. Keep up the excellent work.
MJ
Thank you, well done. Love your channel and reviews, keep up the good work.
Your outlook on internet drama has made me enjoy your channel even more, man. Most of us are adults and putting effort into trolling people online is ridiculously juvenile. Good on you for rising above.
Wow can't believe I'm just now seeing this. Interesting!
TGV, I am watching from the future! It's good to see you've stuck to your guns. Well done, as no one seems that invested anymore.
THE WIRE! TGV, you couldn't get any cooler and then you said you watched The Wire. Ach, maybe it's because I'm younger and nobody around here knows what it is anymore. Also, your insight into the evolution of the audio engineering industry was quite valuable. Thanks for taking the time to share the good stuff with us.
Didn't realize this video is from 3 years ago! And yes I'm a fairly new subscriber and I definitely dig all the videos I've gone through so far and many more to go!
TGV keep up the great work on your channel here and thanks for sharing just a little about yourself to us here also I've been out of the watch game for awhile and I'm just getting back in by one watch at a time...Thanks Again all the way from California!
Your family history seems very interesting to me, coming from a modest German-American farming family. I'd love to hear more about your background, especially after hearing that you're the first male in hundreds of years not to go to private school! That's amazing, as your family must have quite the background. Love your videos and the quality of them
I must say, sage and civil advice on airing one's differences privately. Wish people on Facebook would consider that their unreflected posts could be around for 'eternity', and for la famiglia to see.
Great advice on what to do when work increases, but getting paid becoems more difficult- diversify, diversify, diversify...don't I know it too!
I think, sometimes, your accent is perfect for practicing my listening while I learn something about watches and other things. Thanks again, TGV.
Love the channel mate. You're a classy bugger.
-A fellow British Expat living in the U.S of A.
Thank you so much Matthew, too kind :D
Best regards,
TGV
My new favourite channel! Thanks for the info, history and diversity of time pieces. Btw I'm visiting New York in September, can you recommend any Horological attractions/places of interest? All the best from England. Tony.
"Real men don't air their disagreements publicly..." You, Sir, are Pure Class!
Very kind :D thank you so much,
Best regards,
TGV
TGV!, absolutely fantastic channel and very much enjoy your work! Thanks for what you do!!!
Much respect 🙏
An Italian viewer :)
Thank you Paolo, viva Italia!
Best regards,
TGV
You have (seemingly) very well-planned videos and clear presentation - things that most channels don't. Keep up the great videos.
+The Joe Poe Show Thank you Joe, very kind of you to say indeed!
Best regards,
TGV
Public self disclosure is always a two edged sword. Some listeners will be enemies; some will endear themselves to you and will hold a robe to place around your bare shoulders. I have just viewed this two and a half years after your post. I'm grateful to see this because you have influenced me. This past year I got into horology and I bought a few watches, including Seiko SNK809 at your suggestion. My wish for you is to learn from retrospect and continue to grow. Two kinds of truth: seed and pearls. Seed is for all; pearls for those you trust. Cast the seed broadly. Share the pearls discreetly. And thanks, I love my Seiko.