This is an outstanding piece of research into history's most infamous gangsters and their watches. Apparently, infamous gangsters had amazingly good taste in watches. Thank you for the insight, TGV.
Like Saddam or Khaddafi. Did U know that there are many special Saddam watches? Often presented as gifts to Bath Party Members. Some American vets brought these home as souvenirs.
I agree Mass Murderer Rodrigo Duterte is a known watch lover, having visited the Jaeger Le Coultre store in Manila recently. And rumored to favor Panerais.
One interesting exception is Tony Accardo, who headed the Chicago Outfit after Capone. He was the polar opposite of Capone; he spent almost no time in jail, never went to prison, and died at age 86 of natural causes. He wasn't flashy like Capone, so I think he wore an Elgin, or maybe a Hamilton.
Absolutely fascinating. When you can tie together mobster lore, some personality snippets, and top it off with horology I could watch this stuff all day. Thanks TGV.
Dear Urban Gentry, thank you for such generous effort in research and video production. You are reaching documentary level quality content in a youtube video production. Much appreciated, looking forward for much more to come.
The Bugsey watch is a Bulova "Knicerbocker". They were made in the mid to late 40s, 17j 8AH mvmnt. I have a 1947 manufactured Knickerbocker in my collection. The watch head was also paired with other bracelets and were known by other names. It has been seen as the Clinton and the Chief...both with different bracelets.
Bulova peak was in the 1960's when they sold millions of Accutron watches around the would, maybe you might remember "The World Runs On Bulova Time" ???
Man, I'm 21 years old and Everytime I watch a video of yours it just gets me more and more into them . My lady thinks it's the most boring thing lol. But it brings the most genuine smile when I put on a casio , timex or a bulova. Please keep it up.
all that ice kills the value though. my first rolex was a datejust that had been fitted with a diamond bezel, it dropped the value considerably. after buying it i had an original bezel installed and when i sold it i got 1000 more than i paid for it. my current watch and all time favorite is the rolex explorer in stainless steel.
My Rolex Submariner Replica is 6 years old. I wear it every day since I bought it from submariner(dot)store It never loses even second a day, Miyota movement but looks 1:1 i compare it to real one. Never serviced.
The picture for Capone's cell is actually his cell at Eastern State Penitentiary. In 1929 he was stopped in Philadelphia on his way back to Chicago and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, He served 8 months of a one year sentence.
An excellent Mini Documentary TGV! Absolutely fascinating to learn about what watches they wore. Gangsters...Like them or loathe them, they're part of history. Love to see some more documentaries.
Amazing video as always TGV I'm an American crime buff not to mention watch addict and huge fan and supporter of your channel I can't thank you enough for your insight and wisdom many thanks.
I’d have to say, Capone’s Rolex is the pic of the bunch for me. I’m not much of a dress watch type person, but that Prince was very alluring. I agree with GuitAural’s suggestion for you to maybe do a piece on Film Stars of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s era TGV. Exellent idea👌🏻.
TGV - The shot up car in the Dillinger segment is actually the car Bonnie and Clyde were shredded in. Not related to Dillenger at all, although the end result was very similar. This was a most interesting video!. More videos along these lines would be greatly appreciated.
Well spotted, it was indeed. You hit the nail on the head with what I was trying to show there via the bonnie and clyde car. Hopefully more soon, time permitting as always! Thank you :D Best regards, TGV
Top notch as always! Nasty rumor about Hugo's forthcoming Jurassic Gentry channel...keep your friends close and Hugo closer TGV... This needs a part 2 : ) Film Stars of the 30's / 40's / 50's, etc...TV Stars of same period, etc.
Haha, great idea! I love it, thank you. As for Hugo, he is far too lazy to start a channel, besides, I think he would consider it beneath him LOL Best regards, TGV
@@DANTHETUBEMAN That's what happens when you're a violent criminal. The occupational death rate is slightly higher than for, say, accountants and clerks.
The irony of TGV being Italian himself is entertaining me more than the fine taste of watches! How much did it help with research, may i ask with the utmost respect and humor?
You always surprise with new themes and doing a fine research. Never a dull moment with you. I do not flatter when I say. You are simply the best....just the truth.
Haha, I think it just comes naturally to him, he has very littler regards for any kind of authority other than him own :D A lovable rotter in other words. Thank you Kevin, Best regards, TGV
It's very interesting that of all the things a person possesses a timepiece can define you.the reasons behind the choice and what it says about your individuality. A personal choice that others judge you by.good work fella.
Fantastic well researched video TGV! Gangsters can be a touchy subject for some, but history is full of uncomfortable subjects, doesn't mean people can't learn from them. Great video full of knowledge without "glorifying" the subject. 👍
I don't know if it's the same watch but a couple years ago a Rolex owned by pablo Escobar fetched only 20 thousand dollars at an auction in Colombia,Gandhi his eye glasses sold for 8 million
By far one of the best ! Thanks for putting this piece together. John Dillinger was one of my favorite gangsters. Of course, I grew up in N.W. Indiana where his celebrity was immeasurable.
Please upload your pc wallpaper collection again! A few of us missed it and want it so badly. Big fan of your work and can’t call it a day without watching atleast one video or two from you, keep being great!
This was an interesting a fun one. Can't really add to real gangsters, but fictional ones, I have to say Tony Montana's Omega La Magique from "Scarface" always stood out to me. It was the perfect watch for the character. An 80s luxury quartz watch. The design was innovative and unique and in some ways exotic for its time with its cold case and floating hands and transparent dial which you could see clear through the center of the watch. The unusual thing about it in the movie was it appears to have been worn upside down.. Or rather inside out (backside up, front down) for most, if not, all of the movie. Not sure why that was, but a cool and proper watch for the times for one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. This may be a topic for another video in the future, fictional gangster watches.
Have been absolutely busy but Hugo is baaack hahaha I love it! Should do Q&A with him for examole you asking diameters and then Hugo giving the specs etc hahahah. This was an interesting angle. You should do more of these with different "important" and historical figures.
I approve of this video TGV! Interesting to see gangsters tastes when it comes to watches. My favourite has got to be Luciano’s Patek - it screams class and elegance and as you said it’s understated. A true gangster doesn’t have to be flash.
Wow! Such an amazing Sunday eve surprise, mamma mia! Awww and incredibly weird part of the criminology and chronology in the same time. At least they had good taste at watches, lol. Very interesting subject! Rolex Princess is very pretty, my favourite from the whole selection. :) Thanks for sharing. Regards, Robert ;)
Some great Iconic guys there even if they did stand for some of the most unforgiving crimes😢 aleast they didnt support fake watch crime😅good video TGV.
Was watching one of your earlier videos today which discussed gift ideas. I know you’re a big fan of stones etc and was wondering if there’s a certain type of stone which is blood red colour or similar to that of the burgundy black bay bezel? Thanks Also, I put down a deposit of my first Rolex today. Yachtmaster 116622 with rhodium dial, I pick it up Wednesday! Over the moon, your video review from awhile back defo helped me make my decision! Cheers tgv, keep up the great work. Regards, Oli
Congrats on your first step to getting that yachty, cracking choice. With regards to stones, I would deffo look at garnet, maybe even blood stone, it has flicks of red in it, check out red jasper too. That is just off the top of the head, but plenty more I suspect. Happy hunting. Thank you, Best regards,, TGV
Luciano, Lansky, Costello, and Siegel were friends and business associates from their youth. My Father knew at least 3, he never spoke about Luciano but it is hard for me to believe he did not know him owing to his association with the others. Dad had no respect for for Siegel, but had a very high opinion of Frank Costello, always speaking of him as a smart businessman. Unknown to me when my oldest son was about 6 his Grandfather took him to meet an old friend, Meyer Lansky. All my son remembers is Lansky telling his wife that he and Morris (my Father) were going outside to talk. My son's only other memory was Mrs. Lansky loading him up with sweets. Needless to say Dad always spoke of Lansky with high praise and great respect.
I can't say a bad word about this episode, it was a pleasure to watch.
That's worth the Watch right there. No pun intended.
May I suggest a new series?
"Watches of Hollywood Golden Age". Timepieces worn by actors from 1920's to 1950's. :)
OMG, that is genius!!!!!
Grazie Luca,
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent idea! :)
What an amazing idea!
Great idea!
Here, here!
This is an outstanding piece of research into history's most infamous gangsters and their watches. Apparently, infamous gangsters had amazingly good taste in watches. Thank you for the insight, TGV.
It certainly seems so, thank you sir.
So glad you enjoyed this.
Thank you for the comment, always appreciated my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
please do modern dictators' watches. I beg you TGV
Haha, great minds obviously, it is already in the works.
Hopefully in a few weeks.
Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Like Saddam or Khaddafi. Did U know that there are many special Saddam watches? Often presented as gifts to Bath Party Members. Some American vets brought these home as souvenirs.
Chili Prepper the king of Morocco too
I agree Mass Murderer Rodrigo Duterte is a known watch lover, having visited the Jaeger Le Coultre store in Manila recently. And rumored to favor Panerais.
Donald Trump would fit perfectly.
Gangster commonalities : incarceration, untimely deaths and gold watches .. crime doesn’t pay kids - get an SKX
Haha, I love it!
Very well put, thank you KLC!
I hope you are well my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
One interesting exception is Tony Accardo, who headed the Chicago Outfit after Capone. He was the polar opposite of Capone; he spent almost no time in jail, never went to prison, and died at age 86 of natural causes. He wasn't flashy like Capone, so I think he wore an Elgin, or maybe a Hamilton.
Great "timing" mate, I JUST got my first one!
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse.
Crime doesn't pay? I beg to differ and one only has to look at every government around the world to see crime pays, handsomely too.
Absolutely fascinating. When you can tie together mobster lore, some personality snippets, and top it off with horology I could watch this stuff all day. Thanks TGV.
Dear Urban Gentry, thank you for such generous effort in research and video production. You are reaching documentary level quality content in a youtube video production. Much appreciated, looking forward for much more to come.
17:33 so you're telling me Pablo was the first person to "ice out" a watch? if so , that's dope! (no pun intended)
Based on his son's declarations. Pablo Escobar was a big fan of Cartier and Patek Phillipe
I would love a part 2 of this series. This was a joy to watch
The Bugsey watch is a Bulova "Knicerbocker". They were made in the mid to late 40s, 17j 8AH mvmnt. I have a 1947 manufactured Knickerbocker in my collection. The watch head was also paired with other bracelets and were known by other names. It has been seen as the Clinton and the Chief...both with different bracelets.
Bulova peak was in the 1960's when they sold millions of Accutron watches around the would, maybe you might remember "The World Runs On Bulova Time" ???
Man, I'm 21 years old and Everytime I watch a video of yours it just gets me more and more into them . My lady thinks it's the most boring thing lol. But it brings the most genuine smile when I put on a casio , timex or a bulova. Please keep it up.
I honestly love pablo escobar's "iced out" rolex day date even though I usually hate iced out watches.
all that ice kills the value though. my first rolex was a datejust that had been fitted with a diamond bezel, it dropped the value considerably. after buying it i had an original bezel installed and when i sold it i got 1000 more than i paid for it. my current watch and all time favorite is the rolex explorer in stainless steel.
Josh Dude We know we’re talking about the looks not the value
@@vrsce0178 people who actually own stuff like this tend to think about both. just part of being able to enjoy it fully :-)
Does "Iced out" mean diamonds encrusted to the watch?
@@Parocha yes
My Rolex Submariner Replica is 6 years old.
I wear it every day since I bought it from
submariner(dot)store
It never loses even second a day, Miyota movement but looks 1:1 i compare it to real one.
Never serviced.
Igrotum international Wearing a fake piece, you have no respect for the craftsmanship.
The picture for Capone's cell is actually his cell at Eastern State Penitentiary. In 1929 he was stopped in Philadelphia on his way back to Chicago and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, He served 8 months of a one year sentence.
I'm a history buff myself, so this video was very interesting for me. Great video.
Great introduction. Rolex is the preferred brand for gangsters maybe not for Hugo. I'm sure he would wear a diamond encrusted Daniel Wellington.
LOL, thank you Roger, you are too funny!
Best regards,
TGV
An excellent Mini Documentary TGV! Absolutely fascinating to learn about what watches they wore. Gangsters...Like them or loathe them, they're part of history. Love to see some more documentaries.
Thank you Neil, many more on the way! :D
Best regards,
TGV
Hands-down the most fascinating video I've seen in months. Fantastic work as always.
lmao at the hugo beginning
I'm a gangster in South Florida and I wear a Fossil watch
piffothegodTV relax it was a joke my nigga
@@piffothegodtv5589 With your 2 subscribers and dumbass steak eating video lmao...keep up the good work!
To Funny. But no a daze you need to keep the Flash down so you can last another season in the game of criminal episodes
Fossil makes great Hybrid Smartwatch
You are a Stupid Gangster
Amazing video as always TGV I'm an American crime buff not to mention watch addict and huge fan and supporter of your channel I can't thank you enough for your insight and wisdom many thanks.
Really digging the Bulova
I enjoyed this thoroughly! It was intriguing and well shared. Kudos to you! Disappointment only came when the video ended😂 more to come please😄
Great fun. Videos such as this evidence that The Urban Gentry is the top watch channel, no question.
Thank you Peter :D
That means the world to me.
I hope this finds you well,
Best regards,
TGV
History and Watches. I can't complain, keep it up
I’d have to say, Capone’s Rolex is the pic of the bunch for me. I’m not much of a dress watch type person, but that Prince was very alluring. I agree with GuitAural’s suggestion for you to maybe do a piece on Film Stars of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s era TGV. Exellent idea👌🏻.
Thank you Lance :D
Best regards,
TGV
HUGO the biggest gangster of them all, definitely stole my heart ! :))
There's an untapped goldmine here: you doing a documentary series about organized crime. This was great! Thank you for sharing.
TGV - The shot up car in the Dillinger segment is actually the car Bonnie and Clyde were shredded in. Not related to Dillenger at all, although the end result was very similar.
This was a most interesting video!. More videos along these lines would be greatly appreciated.
Well spotted, it was indeed. You hit the nail on the head with what I was trying to show there via the bonnie and clyde car.
Hopefully more soon, time permitting as always!
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
I've been watching your channel for a while .now. The first time I've made a comment, i find it very interesting you put so much effort into it 👍
Top notch as always! Nasty rumor about Hugo's forthcoming Jurassic Gentry channel...keep your friends close and Hugo closer TGV...
This needs a part 2 : ) Film Stars of the 30's / 40's / 50's, etc...TV Stars of same period, etc.
Haha, great idea! I love it, thank you.
As for Hugo, he is far too lazy to start a channel, besides, I think he would consider it beneath him LOL
Best regards,
TGV
This is one of your best videos, in my opinion. Great job!
Why did you show an image of the Bonnie and Clyde death car when you were discussing Dillinger? Dillinger was shot on a city street.
That was assassinated by government.
@@DANTHETUBEMAN That's what happens when you're a violent criminal. The occupational death rate is slightly higher than for, say, accountants and clerks.
Well researched, well presented and well done ! I enjoyed that .
Thank you Keith, deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video , great research , you are excelling tgv !
The irony of TGV being Italian himself is entertaining me more than the fine taste of watches! How much did it help with research, may i ask with the utmost respect and humor?
You always surprise with new themes and doing a fine research. Never a dull moment with you. I do not flatter when I say. You are simply the best....just the truth.
I will waste no time, other than to say thank you sir! You made me smile profusely.
Best regards,
TGV
When did Hugo make the decision to become a criminal mastermind? Makes for the best Intros! haha
Haha, I think it just comes naturally to him, he has very littler regards for any kind of authority other than him own :D
A lovable rotter in other words.
Thank you Kevin,
Best regards,
TGV
You’re the best because of your amazingly well done documentary style episodes like this one!! Now F1 and MotoGP racer watches!
What kind of music you use in this video? Its so cool very matching with mafia
It's very interesting that of all the things a person possesses a timepiece can define you.the reasons behind the choice and what it says about your individuality. A personal choice that others judge you by.good work fella.
Tony sopranos day date is the greatest monster watch 🙌🏻
Fantastic well researched video TGV! Gangsters can be a touchy subject for some, but history is full of uncomfortable subjects, doesn't mean people can't learn from them. Great video full of knowledge without "glorifying" the subject. 👍
Thank you Chris, that means a lot to me to hear that!
I appreciate you see how tricky something like could be.
Best regards,
TGV
That Luciano/Bonanno Patek is the nicest and least gaudy Patek I’ve ever seen, pure class, less is truly more
What a wonderfully entertaining video, Tristano! Please keep up the good work!!!
You're the only super posh person on the planet I've seen that I consider genuinely likeable, so shoutout to you!
Haha, very kind of you to say.
Thank you Parsa,
Best regards,
TGV
Tom Hardy, 18K Gold Omega, Diamond Bezel, owned by Reggie Kray, in the movie Legend.
Your videos of watches are just outstanding-real class
Plume style hands? Learnt something
This was an interesting video. Really enjoyed viewing it. ⌚️⏱
Hilarious Hugo intro!! LOL!!
Al Capone’s jail cell was actually very stylish with the patina of the walls.
Did I just hear that someone bought Pablo Escobar's completely iced out Rolex for nothing but 8500$?
That thing must be worth millions for collectors.
I don't know who
I don't know if it's the same watch but a couple years ago a Rolex owned by pablo Escobar fetched only 20 thousand dollars at an auction in Colombia,Gandhi his eye glasses sold for 8 million
By far one of the best ! Thanks for putting this piece together. John Dillinger was one of my favorite gangsters. Of course, I grew up in N.W. Indiana where his celebrity was immeasurable.
Please upload your pc wallpaper collection again! A few of us missed it and want it so badly. Big fan of your work and can’t call it a day without watching atleast one video or two from you, keep being great!
Such a cool idea for Mafioso watches. Bravo, bravo! ;)
Just bought my own accutron because of you, absolutely love it
Fantastic!!! Congrats Liam, I am so glad to hear you love it too.
Enjoy your hummer :D
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry any strap suggestions?
Mmmm, I put mine on a glossy lizard leather strap from Hirsh.
I am due to do a strap video this month,
Best regards,,
TGV
I liked the Bulova. Wish they'd have brought that back instead of that Sinatra series.
This was a pleasure to watch
As always loved the video
Excellent Review. Enjoyed it thoroughly
This was an interesting a fun one.
Can't really add to real gangsters, but fictional ones, I have to say Tony Montana's Omega La Magique from "Scarface" always stood out to me. It was the perfect watch for the character. An 80s luxury quartz watch. The design was innovative and unique and in some ways exotic for its time with its cold case and floating hands and transparent dial which you could see clear through the center of the watch.
The unusual thing about it in the movie was it appears to have been worn upside down.. Or rather inside out (backside up, front down) for most, if not, all of the movie. Not sure why that was, but a cool and proper watch for the times for one of the greatest gangster movies of all time.
This may be a topic for another video in the future, fictional gangster watches.
This needs a sequel.
I liked this video so much! You clearly put a lot of research into this one. Very impressed!
Have been absolutely busy but Hugo is baaack hahaha I love it! Should do Q&A with him for examole you asking diameters and then Hugo giving the specs etc hahahah. This was an interesting angle. You should do more of these with different "important" and historical figures.
really fantastic to watch, thanks for all the great content !!!
I approve of this video TGV! Interesting to see gangsters tastes when it comes to watches. My favourite has got to be Luciano’s Patek - it screams class and elegance and as you said it’s understated. A true gangster doesn’t have to be flash.
Haha, judging by your youtube picture)at the time of this comment) I am not surprised!
Thank you and VERY good point.
Best regards,
TGV
Wow! Such an amazing Sunday eve surprise, mamma mia! Awww and incredibly weird part of the criminology and chronology in the same time.
At least they had good taste at watches, lol.
Very interesting subject!
Rolex Princess is very pretty, my favourite from the whole selection. :)
Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Robert ;)
Thank you Robert :D
Haha, the Prince was my wife fave of the bunch too!
Best regards,
TGV
Esp the first example, with the numerals in straight rows.
Wow what a great video I really enjoyed it would like to see more like it thanks
Thank you Dan, duly noted!
Best regards,
TGV
Apart from the first couple of seconds I actually enjoyed this .
Some great Iconic guys there even if they did stand for some of the most unforgiving crimes😢 aleast they didnt support fake watch crime😅good video TGV.
Very good! I love the history and depth of information! These are part of the foundation cornerstones of your channel!
Hi, Tgv keep up the great work. You got me into horology. Thank you very much. Cheers
What a cool topic. Would love to see more of it. These elegant styles, man. Thx, TGV!
I'm very impressed with your slick presentation Grazie.... I wear a 14kt gold 62' Hamilton Swiss Automatic...
T, Just three words......Quality and pure class! Keep up the amazing work. Best. Matthew
So what I've learnt is, crime DOSE pay as they wore watches I could only dream of
LOL, very good point
It seems so!
Thank you Jonathan :D
Best regards,
TGV
Enjoyed this episode very much
another home run by tgv...you are the Padrino of watch vloggers now...
Cas! Lovely to hear from you.
Thank you my friend, I hope you are well.
Best regards,
TGV
Hahaha loved Hugo at the end 😂
This is your best episode without a doubt. Absolutely fantastic 👍👍
Great watch and a fantastic work :)
Bull' o va. I like the videos you set up with watch references. You are an historian for sure. Very interesting.
Mr Hugo, I always enjoy his cameos. What a fantastic theme TGV and Al Capones rolex is the best out of the top 5. Sempre il capo del capi.👍🇮🇹🇬🇧😊
Grazie David, my wife's fave of the the five too!
You guys have such good taste ;-)
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Very insightful and informative. Great format, love these videos!
The shot up car in the Dillinger bit is the Bonnie and Clyde car.
Cool show !! Like the content really interesting see you soon mate mark in Lancashire England
Love your videos man! I like the Pablo Escobar Rolex, for me in this video is my favorite! Thankyou for share!
The world is your oyster case...
Simba Lee
Haha, clever ;-)
Thank you Simba, I hope you are well.
Best regards,
TGV
Its becoming a norm for a pure class vlog by TGV... setting the bar higher with each vlog.. bravo.. 👏👏👏
$36k for Luciano's old watch?! That's a steal
Quite a brilliant idea for a list. Very well thought out. Thanks for the video.
Was watching one of your earlier videos today which discussed gift ideas. I know you’re a big fan of stones etc and was wondering if there’s a certain type of stone which is blood red colour or similar to that of the burgundy black bay bezel? Thanks
Also, I put down a deposit of my first Rolex today. Yachtmaster 116622 with rhodium dial, I pick it up Wednesday! Over the moon, your video review from awhile back defo helped me make my decision! Cheers tgv, keep up the great work.
Regards, Oli
Congrats on your first step to getting that yachty, cracking choice.
With regards to stones, I would deffo look at garnet, maybe even blood stone, it has flicks of red in it, check out red jasper too. That is just off the top of the head, but plenty more I suspect. Happy hunting.
Thank you,
Best regards,,
TGV
Congrats man!
How could you not think of garnet straight away??
wow. amazing video! thanks
Awesome vid !!!
Wow, just when you thought you seen everything on TH-cam
Luciano, Lansky, Costello, and Siegel were friends and business associates from their youth. My Father knew at least 3, he never spoke about Luciano but it is hard for me to believe he did not know him owing to his association with the others. Dad had no respect for for Siegel, but had a very high opinion of Frank Costello, always speaking of him as a smart businessman. Unknown to me when my oldest son was about 6 his Grandfather took him to meet an old friend, Meyer Lansky. All my son remembers is Lansky telling his wife that he and Morris (my Father) were going outside to talk. My son's only other memory was Mrs. Lansky loading him up with sweets. Needless to say Dad always spoke of Lansky with high praise and great respect.
Another good 'watch' over breakfast... Thank you.
Expertly done and excellently entertaining. Way to go TGV!