Quick story- 29 years ago I met my wife at a party. We didn't know each other, and I didn't talk to her at the party. But, at the end of the night I wanted her phone number. I asked and she said, " you didn't talk to me all night, why would I give you my phone number? And besides I don't have anything to write with!" I said, " that's OK, I'll put it in my watch! " Man did she think I was a nerd. But, thank god I had that Casio Data Bank. The rest is history.

Making fun of yourself and your sayings? Pure class!

Shout out to TGV for having a second segment of this affordable entry timepeices! Hopefully we can see a part 3 because there is countless timepieces but I like seeing TGV perspective on these timepieces knowing his experience and knowledge on hurology!

Pure class TGV! Congratulations on reaching 80k subscribers. Yes many items not just watches from the 70's and 80's are escalating in price as people are repurchasing items to relive their childhood or buying items they missed out on.

This episode was PURE TGV. The enthusiasm and positive energy are great! Nobody does this better!

Congrats on reaching 80,000 subscribers TGV. Hopefully you can hit 100,000 in the near future.

Awesome Video as always! I dig how your videos focus on the whole spectrum of horology proving that watch collecting doesn't necessarily need to be an overly expensive hobby! Thanks bud!

Thank you for sharing all those valuable information on the watches history and company...really enjoy it. Keep up the good job!

It's really cool that I actually agree on your choices from Part 1 and Part 2 after watching video and prior to it I was shaking my head in not approving way, after reading title. You did really good job again. BIG LIKE. Congrats on 80K

Love your videos. Keep up the good work! I just bought an skx007 largely from your influence to kick off my collection and I absolutely love it. Thanks for the numerous recommendations!

That poll was hilarious! Keep up the good work. Have a great day

I always thought Swatch was a mashup of Swiss and Watch, that's interesting to learn it's second watch.

Just discovered your channel this evening. Very entertaining and informative.

Every time you talk about Swatch I'm reminded of one that I had in the 80's. The dial was the same as the horizon clock on your wall. Always got compliments.

My problem is how much vintage watches have increased in price over the last 15 years. I used to buy 14k gold Longines and Omegas for less than $500 in the late 1990's early 2000's. I had a gorgeous enamel dial gold manual wind Movado that I bought out of an antique shop for $300. Today all that crap costs a fortune. At least cool chronographs stayed affordable for a while, but now even those cost over a grand. I feel like Eric Cartman "Screw you guys, I'm going home!"

Great video packed full of information. You proved once again its the passion and not the money that counts.

Fantastic video once again! Where do you get your turtle necks? I am looking for some :) - Eric

i would love to see an under 200$ or even 100$ video but loved this great video and congrats on 80,000 subs :D

Great video as always TGV! I really need to get a databank, such an awesome little watch. And congrats for reaching 80.000 subscribers! You deserve many more.

I remember being at school and having the Casio TV remote watch and being able to turn the video off that the class were watching! Great haircut by the way! Well done on hitting 80k too! KS

Another great video, Tristano. With much horological culture. That's the way to value Horology and to create passion. Tante grazie. Ricordi dalla Spagna. Till your next video, "ciao" (smile)

TGV, what's that music in the intro? PURE CLASS! Love it almost as much as your watch content!

The Alpinist! O yeah! The watch that has started my obsession.

How about the Vostok Amphibia? Unique, fairly early 200M diver. WWII connection, made completely in-house, probably one of very few men's tool watches designed by a woman. Under $100 brand new, with originals easily under $500.

I'm glad you appreciate fun stuff like that Databank. We used to use watches like that to store mathematical formulas and similar stuff, for a little extra "help" on our Exams in school, haha.

Great video T, interesting information about the ball bearings. Always learning something new here :)

I really enjoy the Omega Geneve timepieces. I agree that they are a great buy and an excellent daily wearer!

Make a best under $50.00 under $100.00 and upwards and onwards to $10k or so ...

Amazing video! It was "Pure class"

Great video. Love the way you describe these watches. Your passion is contagious. You should do a review on the Laco brand. I am looking at buying a watch and would love to see what you think.

Very fun video, perfect timing for the publication of this video as well. Very well received. I think the Seiko T001-5019 AQ would give your Casio Databank a run for its money as a real-life incarnation of the Dick Tracy watch, and as one of the most iconic and fun "smart" watches of all time.

Great video as always, I think donkeys is a very British thing my parents say it all the time and I even say it too haha, and congrats on the 80,000 well deserved all the hard work pays off!

congrats on the 80.000 subscribers!!

I love seeing you going completely nut-butters over a Casio. It shows you have an appreciation for quality and design that goes beyond the price-point. *Pure* class!

Recently ordered a Casio Worldtime, can't wait to put it on a nice camo nato! Also congrats on the 80K subs!

In the 90s there was a Dick Tracy Watch available through Mickey Mouse Magazine. It said "calling Dick Tracy" when you pushed a button. I still have it.

Great video. I really like the Omega Geneves. :)

Great job TGV! 👍🏻

I was wearing my Alpinist while watching this. My wrist started tingling :-) Right you are in everything you said. 60's Geneves are so classy. Just pure humble beauty. They are actually quite pricey for a basic watch that old, but it's hard to resist getting one. And classic Eternas, yeah. I actually have a 30's Eterna pocket watch that belonged to my grandfather. Sadly it's worn beyond repair, but it's still a keeper, obviously. Really well made watches. In vintage sector there are plenty of watches that are great value for money. Many quite nice quality Swiss timepieces were rebranded for local wholesalers. Obviously they are not the highest end, but in the 60's and earlier there were no throw-away watches. By today's standards they are really good quality. And you can get them for 10-40 €, unserviced. They are local icons, unknown everyrywhere else. One of my favorite watches is a 50's Leijona.

I like this channel! Watch lover myself

Great video. Recently bought my first vintage watch; a 67' Omega De Ville. However, I never quite understood the differences between the Seamaster, Geneve, and the De Ville of this time period.

liked for Harry Enfield reference...never thought I would see/hear that again XD

Hello Urban Gentry, Good day to you! Your channel is informative and I like it. Would you mind giving me tips what affordable Swatch models out there? With a lot of models for 2017 I find it hard to choose what to buy. I am planning to buy it as a gift for my spouse. Keep us informed.. Thanks.

Hi tgv fantastic vid 80's classics i was never a digi boy at school but 100% swatch addict, my Autie started it by give me the pure white golf ball face very rare these day's, swapping straps, the rubber watch face protectors, pop swatches, love it definitely what started me on my watch loveing journey, still look at the new one's now at airport's lol, ONWARDS AND UPWARDS, all the best your friend Ryan.

Love my SARB017. It's a lovely piece and excellent value.

how can anybody dislike this video !?? I'm going bonkers ! ... anyways great video as always ! pure class

Great video as always. I've always wanted to know, what are those altitude clocks on the wall, and where can I buy one?

Congrats on 80k!!

Amazing video my friend!!

Really nice video man!! one quick question, for a cheap beater Khaki King Quartz or Ventura Quartz? keep up the quality content!!👍👍👍

I was watching La la land yesterday and i saw wonderfull vintage Omega on Goslings' wrist. Any idea where I can find one?

Great video, love that Swatch.

Thank you for the video, just one question. Why do some of the Japanese versions of the Seiko watch be better compared to the international variants? Thank you

Two watches that don't really get enough love: 1. Timex Ironman: Phenomenal watch that was a real icon of the 90's. Even Bill Clinton wore won while serving as president. 2. Tag Heuer Formula 1 (original series): They go for anywhere between $50 - $400. We're talking the plastic cased, rubber bands with the cutable links for sizing. Super cool, super affordable. Seriously iconic!

pure class! And on a decent time of the European evening this time...

You always get me psyched about a watch like the Alchemist for me to find out they are 38mm lmao. I have an 8.5 in wrist and a 38 looks like a toy on me lmao.

TVG whats your opinion of the Swatch Sistem51 for current horological significance, especially the irony sense it is serviceable

Haven't been around when this was released, but I have to say this - the ABSOLUTE TGV trade mark catch phrase (or word actually) is PZAZZ. Come on, how is that not on that list??

My mom has the "Lady And The Mirror" by Rik Fukuda (1997), I saw it in your video! It unfortunately works no more, but its really beautiful!

You have talked about Zenith El Primero recently what do you think of elite 650? Does it compete to Nomos movements?

The Kaith Harring's painting you showed is in Pisa!

The Seiko SARB017 was my first automatic watch and remains my favorite.

great video, great presentation... thank you for not doing clickbait titles, copying other channels, etc.

I have the plastic resin Casio calculator and love it! I got it free with the purchase of a hooded sweatshirt from Suburban Riot clothing back in 2009 or so. Odd freebie but whatever.

First video where I see your actual name! What a great name you have!

Which strap with the Alpinist Sarb017 ?? Need help...

Croton Nivada Grenchen ... my buddy is still wearing his from the 1960s .He wore it when he was a paratrooper after the Korean War and it still runs and looks great ..they come up on EBay .

tissot visodate and victorinox inox.. throw in some khaki king as well... 2 more,and that'll be a list of 5.. keep it up tgv!! 👍

Loved that 1980s alpinist very cool, another great video. Hope you enjoyed my GoT meme.

Those calculator watches are so much fun !!! Can u make a video on how to change the strap with.... let's say a NATO strap ???

I like it when you say "Azurro!" in Italian... pure class lol

Astoria was certainly raining donkeys yesterday as you would say! The Seiko Monster was put to the test for sure!

my vote for quartz zodiac seadragon. amazing watch. a lot of color schemes both for 39mm regular and 42mm chrono. well under $500

Which Apple watch do you recommend?

I love the camo strap~where can I get one ?

I picked up my birth year watch a 1979 timex hand wind for £37, saving for a Seamaster but needed a fix so went for a value vintage. I think every collection needs a birth year piece

I thought for sure that the SKX would make it into this video! Still a great lineup, can't wait to have my Omega one day!

Roosevelt Island!? I'll have you know that I'm old enough to remember when it was called Welfare Island. It was a wonderful place back then and I'm glad to see it has remained so. Back in the day, a lot of teachers and professionals lived there. It was a solid middle class community.

I vote the Zodiac Sea Wolf to be in the next icons video, because it is one of the most important divers along with the fifty fathoms and the submariner...

Those Eterna-Matic watches on Ebay are gorgeous. I actually much prefer them to the Omega Geneve stylistically. Sadly, I think they're most likely too small for my 8 3/4" wrists!!

Which Cal movement is recommended for Omega Automatic De Ville?

Early Certina ds and ds2 "Turtle". Quite cheap and common in sweden and you can get the 50th ds for under 50$. The ds2 and chronomatic are more expensive. Really nice sport watches but can easily be worn as a dresswatch.

TGV, exactly what is the equivalent in time units in the SI of measurements of the unit "Donkeys"?! ;)

So now I want a vintage geneve and hope to find one

I got a 1960s omega seamaster in original immaculate condition for $500. Did I get a good deal??

I can't seem to decide between the sarb017, 033, and 035. Any thoughts?

I have a couple Swatch watches from the mid 80s. I know i have a Coca Cola one and a translucent green one that is skeleton cased. I need to find them. Great video!

The Seiko Alpinist SARB017 green dial color might be inspired by the color of the mountains.

Whats the name of the swatch book?

TGV Bingo!!!

Can you make another video like this sir?

Marathon strap, but no marathon watch :( .. Miss it! I love my medium gsar!

9th comment. Great videos TGV I love them keep going.

Yes, the databank does have a currency converter. No, I haven’t had a use for it. Haha. I have the silver and gold databanks. I haven’t worn anything else in almost 2 weeks.

Still love this channel.

I love swatch

I bet you he never loses track of time

Man that Keith haring swatch is amazing, has it gone up in value?

Look up Smiths. They were the last high-volume manufactures of watches made entirely in England and there is a pretty dedicated collectors base which services them and sells them on ebay for reasonable prices.

Nice video