maybe these traditional watch brands like seiko, citizen and orient should market more towards the younger generation by sponsoring youtube men's fashion channels like alpha m, rmrs, tmf and lots others.

I'm 25, never had a watch. I didn't even know that watches could work without a battery. :/ My girlfriend wanted to get me a MVMT watch for Christmas, so I told her to wait for me to do a little research first. Thank God I found this channel!!! I bought a Seiko 5 SNK809 instead. It should be delivered by next week, can't wait to have it in my wrist! Thanks TGV!

I like how he talks about a 1000 dollar Omega the same way he talks about a 10 dollar Casio. That's why I watch TGV.

i think its really amazing how passionate this man is about watches

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the fact that your appreciation for a $10 watch has the same energy as a watch that cost $25,000 is the reason why I love your channel.

I'm going to be 100% honest. I kind of like that everyone is going around wearing DW, And MVMT while I'm wearing my Seiko Sarb033. Makes me feel unique lol. That's just me though.

I just watched an entire video from Alpha M advertising MVMT watches and It was met by a huge backlash from the viewers. I'd like to thank Urban Gentry for spreading the right information for new watch fans so that they won't fall for the aggressive marketing of these fashion watch brands.

I’m 16 and I’ve bought at longines hydro conquest 41mm about 4 months ago, saw it about a year and a half ago and said to myself “would love to own one one day” I said fuck it and started saving, it took me about a year to buy it and it’s my most valued possession.

*I like how you are just excited by a $10 Casio as you would a $10,000 Rolex!* *Some horologists like to look down on Casio, or any quartz watch especially if it's a digital watch on top of that.*

I'm 17 years old and I originally got a watch to keep time during AP testing when you aren't aloud to have your phone, and I discovered I actually like them watches are a rewarding hobby!

I was considering gettinng a MVMT watch, but after watching this guys (and some other) videos I’m getting an orient bambino. Thanks.

I was looking for something around €100 and almost bought an MVMT, then I saw this video... Now I am the proud owner of a Swatch Black-One. Thanks dude

I have not worn a watch since I was 12 and broke the crystal. I just turned 60 and you introduced me to the Seiko sarb035. I bought it and am very happy. Now I want the Rolex oyster 114300 rhodium when I retire. Great show always!!

Great video. Its very sad that most people of the younger generation dont wear wristwatches anymore. I am part of this generation and watches are a huge part of my life.:)

When I was looking to get a watch in high school my mom gave me one of my dad's old Citizen eco-drive watches and to this day almost 10 years later my go-to watches are is still the Citizen eco-drive watches. Glad that I got started off on those instead of waiting a couple more years and going for one of the fashion watches

I didn't know about watches when my Fossal Blue I bought 2003 finally fell apart this year. I'm so glad I decided to research for my next watch on KZfaq. My whole outlook has changed. Thank you for your knowledge and passion . I'm now a watch geek. Thanks again.

Heres my story. Im a 17 years old. One day, my puma digital watch was broken. The strap broke off. I didnt have a watch at the time. I was planning on getting a new one ofcourse. Few of my friends, had Fossil chronograph watches. They look pretty good, although theyre a little huge for my wrist, its still a decent looking watch. Plus, they get alot of compliments wearing those fossil watches. I later went to a watch store and saw a nice looking fossil chrono with a black case and brown strap. I put that in my personal wishlist. Skip through a couple weeks, a youtube channel i like was sponsored by MVMT watches. So, i thought, why not have a look, my brain was saying "They trust MVMT so might aswell go for it". I went to the website and saw a beautiful 'diver' looking watch called the 'modern sport' with the black dial and black case. It was so tempting on getting that. It was 145 bucks but i thought, its a well known watch so thats reasonable. But something, just something, tells me "not yet". I didnt go for it. I was looking through youtube, finding watch reviews and thats where i stumbled upon your channel. It was a video about watches under 200 dollars or something. Cant remember. Then, i started watching more and more of your videos, i subscribed to you. I started learning more and more about horologic and watches as a whole. I was becoming more and more like an amateur watch enthusiast. Then i saw a video of the orient bambino. and i think, "man, this watch is a beauty, a nice dresswatch with automatic movement and quite affordable too. I then pulled the trigger and went ahead and bought one. Though, i didnt use my own money, i didnt have money. My parents bought it for me. It was my first ever real watch. I was thirsty for more now that i am getting deeper into the watch world. I went a head and bought a casio f-91w with my own money. I dont know why but i was enjoying the casio more than he bambino. I did once plan on selling it but i just couldnt, i couldnt because...its the watch i bought when TGV introduced me to the watch scene. Now, i have a seiko 5 snkl23 and a casio ca-53w on the way. (both bought with my own mney) Im planning on paying off the bambino before i go for the next treasures, Thank You TGV for saving me and introducing me to the watch world. p.s, sorry for my english

Alternatives @ 14:00 Brands: Citizen, Seiko, Orient, Oris, Hamilton, Swatch

I’m 18 years old. My first automatic watch, an snk809, is arriving next week :)

Before I watched Urban Gentry and got my first traditional watch I never own a watch that made me feel as happy as my Seiko Skx 009. Once I received my Seiko my mind was completely changed on what a watch was and what it represented. So thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be apart of this amazing community and to own something that brings me such joy.

Hello, I am 12 years old, I never really cared about watches, all I had was a Timex Iron Men, then my dad gave me his big old 1599 Diesel watch, then I watched your videos, my whole perspective changed on watches, even though I only have 3 watches, I still respect the craftsmens ship that goes into a watch. Best regards A fellow subscriber

DW watches are just re-branded cheap Chinese watches with Japanese quartz movement,those guys literally took it to the bank on those watches. I am amazed at the prices they managed to sell them at,bravo to them.

Love your channel. I've returned to my love of watches after about five years of activity trackers and am giving up on those! Your passion bleeds through your channel! Love it!

Love your passion! And loved the fact that you just don't bash on the fashion watches but rather educate us on why the reputable watch makers are better and on a totally different level.

I use to wear a rose gold MVMT, then I stumbled across your channel and I got rid of my MVMT for a SKX009

The first watch I bought was a mvmt. I don't wear it much anymore but it did get me into watches, now I'm saving to get a datejust!

i’ve got 5 swatches and i never even knew they were worth keeping until i saw its value and meaning from your channel! thank you sm 🥺

My first “watch” purchase was a Michael Kors watch I used to be very proud of. I recently purchased a Gen2 V1 Bambino and it’s changed the way I feel about time keeping. Keep up the videos bud.

Quick story: I was with some co-workers and wearing my "current favorite" watch the Tudor Black Bay Bronze. One of my co-workers said to me, "nice watch, is that a Fossil?" My wife looked at me and immediately started laughing.

One thing to note is that a significant amount of fashion brands (like Armani, Michael Kors, Burberry,etc.) are produced by Fossil Group.

@12:50 when you were saying those things, that smile really solidified that you're being genuine and have a strong passion for this watch thing I don't really know the term for it but yeah, you have gotten me interested in this whole new world of classic traditional watches. I'd say you've done your job exceptionally well and will keep looking up to you for advice and anyone else who does have a passion for watches.

Your videos inspired me to get into watches. I've never owned a watch before. Always had a cell phone. But these days I feel surrounded by computers - at work, at home, in my pocket - and I wanted something non-computerized. I got a mechanical watch and I love it. Watching your videos helped steer me in the right direction.

I'm Swedish so I heard a lot about DW... I got a cheap 20 $ watch (which I like) from my girlfriend for christmas and I've been watching a lot of videos about watches ever since. As you said there's no real marketing to young people from great brands. I had to look for myself for what a affordable watch is. I bought a Citizen eco drive a couple of days ago, so glad I didn't buy a DW or whatever. It was the first none "fashion watch" I bought. Even tough I'm pretty poor there are still some great watches for my pricerange which I didn't know before. Thinking about buying a Tissot or a Seiko 5 as my next one. Videos like this got me interested in watches and watchmaking.

Exceptionnal video. Spot on analysis on what the older traditionnal watchmaking companies fail to do to raise interest from the younger generation. Thank you TGV, you fight under the right flag.

This earned my sub cuz I could really see and feel the genuine passion and excitement to share your knowledge with us viewers without a hint of snobbery. Also really love your explanation of swatch being a true fashion watch and my inexplicable admiration for the brand. Thank you and keep up the good work!! :)

Just watched 10 videos in a row, simply love how you do it! Having so much fun listening to you! I have just discovered my love for Omega! One enthusiast more you have reached, you made my day, mate!

I feel like a bumpkin with my $16 Casio I got on Amazon. I like it tho. It's gold tone, has a lil cat on the white face and a brown leather strap.

I love how you stressed out the need for the watch industry to tap into the market of these fashion watches are serving. It's all about demand and supply. When there's a demand for it, these fashion watches will thrive. Credit is given where its due, it is a booming market and a good business model for brands like DW and MVMT. If things are to change, traditional watchmakers should take this into consideration and reevaluate their offerings. Good content TGV!

Thanks again for the video. Your passion for watches and horology shines right through as usual. And i absolutely loved the Bambino. Will get one ASAP.

TGV, I love you, man. This is my 2nd time to watch this video. Love your authentic passion. Keep on preaching the message!

If you really really want to buy a Daniel Wellington, look up Pacifistor first. It comes off the same factory line and costs about £15. I was in the same position can't tell you how close I was to buying a DW, really glad I didn't - this will really satisfy the urge and at the end of it you'll have saved 100 odd quid.

I got my DW for a quid... Gave it away to someone I dont like :D

Incredible. I stumbled across your channel by accident and I keep watching your videos. Great insight and refreshing to see some real honesty. A proper real channel and not bowing down to the snobs. Keep it up. 👍

Hey tgv. One year ago I bought a sekonda watch and then I watched a few of your videos and it inspired me to buy another watch. I bought the Casio Duro and I couldnt be happier. Thanks a lot!

A friend from work got me in to watches. He said "A watch is one of few accessories that a man can & should wear". Soon after, he ordered my first watch for me, an SKX007. I fell in love with the watch & history of it, now i feel naked without a watch. After I got into watches we used to talk about TGVs latest video the day after release. The first thing i notice when i meet new people is the watch they are wearing (if they are wearing one)!

I'm 16 and I LOVE my watches! Its a shame more people my age don't respect and appreciate a nice time piece anymore... you host a great show here TGV, love tuning in to every episode to find out what new (or old) exciting watches I'll see! Thank you sir! :)

Just discovered your channel and I love it! I particularly like your attitude about MVMT et al. As bad quality as they may, their marketing campaign on podcasts got me back into getting a watch. Luckily I watched videos like yours and others before I bought a MVMT and now I’m much more informed. Keep up the great work mate.

Hey TGV, love your videos. You've definetely inspired me to pick up a traditional timepiece, rather a "real" watch, even though I do own a Daniel Wellington and a Seiko. Awesome content, please keep it up !

Tristano, great vid. Most "horological snobs" don't understand the points you made. I own a Daniel Wellington. It sits with my SKX, Seiko 5, Rado, my dad's old Citizen and an Apple Watch. Watch-wise, I only plan to save up for a vintage Omega and a GMT Batman. Truthfully, I really enjoy the DW - it's the Dapper (ha). Blue minute/hour hands, roman numerals, small date window @ 6 o'clock. Pretty sure it's based on the Richard Lange (232025). But I love wearing it. I think more people my age would care about traditional watch making if snob enthusiasts made it less daunting to join the hobby, which seems to be filled with insecure "my taste is better than yours". It makes people run a mile away. Of course, most watch enthusiasts aren't snobs, not at all. But it seems there's always posts and comments out there by people mocking those who buy fashion watches. It doesn't hurt to educate (like this vid!) as opposed to making fun of. If wearing a fashion watch makes someone feel happy, is that anything to knock? At the end of the day, enthusiasts buy watches for the same reasons a typical consumer buys a fashion watch - you'll put your money in whatever you THINK will make YOU feel happy, whether that's an MVMT Voyager or a Patek Gondolo.

heres how it goes. Im 19, and i own a DW. it was my first watch that i spent more than 20 bucks from Walmart on. i really liked the minimalist look and that got me into watches. i started googling and found the likes of patek, iwc, vacheron. i fell in love with dress watches in particular and really got into it. now my collection consists of anvintage omega, hamilton, longine, and others. i may not have enough for some of these "luxury watches because im a college student, but i thank DW for getting me into it despite how shit of a watch it is. SO we should be THANKING some of these brands for getting people into watches.

This 76 year old has loved watches for ever but got fed up with battery replacement but have now discovered eco-drive and rediscovered automatics. Keep up the excellent work....

Your passion for watches is very communicative! I have just discovered the beautiful world of watches, and it is a lot thanks to you ! So thanks for your work! Best regards, J.

I need to stress how GOOD Orient is as a watch company. Literally making the same looking sorts of watches as the Daniel Wellington or the MVMT but with a stellar Japanese movement. Orient is owned by Seiko and has all of big daddy Seikos resources on tap, but they act as an independent company. Fantastic and wonderful watches that no one is really paying attention to.

Hi TGV, Just wanted to let you know you're doing a great job. Im 23 years old and own DW, armani and tommy hilfiger watches but since I started watching your videos I own seikos and tissots now. This shows you are achieving your goals and inspiring the younger generation. Also which rectangle watch would you recommend for under £200? Keep up the good work and come back to the UK more often. Regards, Syed Ali

TGV, love the passion, little over a year ago I was sporting an Armani fashion piece which I thought was great at first (Xmas pressie from the Mrs)Eventually appreciating a couple of timepieces my old man has and watching your vids I've now got a moonwatch on it's way, a seamaster 30 vintage, Hamilton khaki field and an eye on a skx 031, think a will always now have a passion for real watch brands, thanks for showing me the light. Keep up the good work .

The passion with which talk about the subject is fantastic. I'm in awe, and really, really, thankful.

that's why I'm so pissed at the Swiss watches brands. they don't communicate enough to the younger generation on having a piece of horological history

Oh my God, finally... Thank you so much for adressing this topic TGV, great video!

Been binge watching all of your videos over the last week and I just purchased my first watch! It's a Seiko SKX013. This is coming from someone who one week ago was just going to buy a MVMT watch. Your passion for watches must be contagious haha

can't thank you enough for this video, I was very close to pulling the trigger on one of these fashion watches completely unaware of what else can be bought for the money. I am currently loving my new orient ray 2 in blue,.

Perfect way to begin my afternoon after my final exams!! Thank you Tristano as always and GOD BLESS this channel and the effort you put in for us!! Best, Matt H.

I bought a DW years ago and I gave it away recently and bought a Nomos Tangente. Best decision ever. Winding my Nomos is a ritual and the quality is just phenomenal.

That's why I love this channel, pure passion about watches a real prophet in the area, watch brands should be listening to this man. He makes us buy a lot of watches 💸😀

Great video, and good advice. I'm only starting my watch hobby so I'm catching up on these older videos!!

I love how you mentioned the casio f91w. I just bought 2 of them on amazon because I needed a practical everyday watch for work.

I was given a very braggy-styled Michael Kors as my first proper watch that I've used a while now, and this became a gateway or bridge to a discovery of the watch community for me. Of course it wasn't only the Michael Kors watch, but a change in my overall style, but it made me think of getting a proper, more classical watch, and so I'm currently aiming at a Seiko!

I've always liked watches, but this particular video made me fell into the hobby. And sure you have the best watch channel here in youtube.

Your enthusiasm is contagious man. Keep up the good work.

the problem with these heritage brands, is that they don't have a lot of modern styles. Or 'fashion styles' I would love to buy a watch from those brands but I never seen to find a style I actually like

Got my first real watch today, Seiko Samurai. It's gotta be my favourite watch under 1000, just such a great design with a solid movement. Absolute Beauty!

a search about Vincero watches brought me to your channel (and to a few others). Their appealing designs tore me into watches (I owned three for at least 8 years... my Swatch for 20). And now I'm getting deeper and deeper into that fascinating world. I'm constantly learning. And I've got my ever-first automatic watch, a Seiko SKX007 (with a bunch of NATO straps). That's a really special feeling and joy wearing it. And renewing the batteries of the other quartz watches and wearing them as well... several compliments included ;) so fashion watches were the door opener to an old and new world for me (and definitely for many, many others)

I saw Mouvement publicity on Facebook a longtime ago and some of there design interested me. But before buying something i decided to inform mysefl on forum, youtube, etc. I found your channel and some other that open my eye and show me many possibilities and passion about watches. I begin to be interested by the history of the brand, the caliber, the different innovation that each brand have made over the past decade. And finally i buy my first real watches, a Hamilton Khaki X wind day and date with a beautiful blue dial. I know people hate those fashion brand but for me it was this that start this new passion and the help of people like you.

You’ve brought me back to my senses TVG! Almost bought a Vincero.....Chinese......quartz (Seiko Mecha Movement......whatever that is) But a beautiful chronograph with a 12 hour totalizer & the sweep second & the 60 minute totalizer for 3 dials plus the second hand of course. Very nice but maybe I’ll wait. I just have no idea how to go about buying a used watch from only a reputable dealer. 😬😩😭😎

At the end of the day wearing a watch has to meet the needs of the user. I grew up with the traditional watches but the big change came with the Casio digital watches. You could do so much more like setting alarms but in the end the digital display really bugged me. Then with computers & mobile phones I realised that time was all around me and watches seemed to lose their appeal and I learned to live without them. You could say I was rejecting consumerism and saying I don't need a watch to define me. But now (thanks to your channel) I am coming back and just enjoying selecting watches that I like whether they are functional & practical or just have a particular look or style that appeals to me.

So thankful for your videos and wisdom man, you have changed my perspective on watches. On with the gentry!

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and new to watches overall. Thanks to your content I bought 2 Citizen watches today. One for myself (Citizen Brycen) and one for my wife (Citizen Chandler) and avoided Fashion Watches. I honestly thought watches like Boss/Michael Kors etc.... were high end watches and were even better than traditional brands haha. Well now I'm much more aware thanks to you buddy!

I'm 23, i have a timex weekender, a gshock and a Casio a168. I'm trying to convince my girlfriend and little brother to get watches too. they're cool 😎, collectible, useful and stylish

Daniel Wellington sounds like the name of a meat distributor somewhere downtown... my advice, if you are looking for a fashion watch, at least buy a swatch. No research necessary. If you want to join the hobby, take some time to learn a bit and dive in!

I'm new to this channel and just now learning the classics. I'm definitely appreciate the knowledge and can't wait to buy a classic watch.

Hi! I just wanted to write that I have just recently got into watch hobby myself by watching your vids! First watch of my choice that already arrived to me is Casio MDV 106. Loving it so much

I'm quite heavily invested in watches both time and money wise. But I still can't see why people talk about "fashion watches" like it's a bad thing. Most people today wears watches as a fashion statement. And the look is the most important part for most people, including my self. I will wear a Daniel Wellington over a only traditional brand with mountains of heritage if I happen to find the DW better looking. I think that's party of the issue with a lot of the older watch manufacturer, that they're stopped following trends at about the same time people stopped wearing watches.

We are truly kindred spirits, Sir! Your best video yet... I'll leave my house without pants on before I'll leave without my watch. (Wrist check right now: Glycine Combat GoldenEye). And to respond to your query at the top of the video, YES! The Bond Nato strap works beautifully.

Thanks for this video. You are so convincing but at the same time so right. Got inspired by you and just bought a Tissot chrono

Great info as always. We need more people like you out there to save people from buying these over priced fashion watches with no horological significance. Keep up the good work!

Getting my first seiko chronograph for my birthday in a couple of weeks thanks for your great advise!

i opened up daniel wellington recently. It has a citizen miyota gl20 quartz movement inside. which can be found for under 10$. while a seiko 7s26 watch thats similarly priced or even cheaper has a 30$ proven automatic movement.

You sir, just single handedly got me into traditional watches and the craftsmenship behind it, gonna get my first skx next week and I have to say , i'm really excited for that !?

New to this "hobby" just in the last few days actually, but loving it so far. Several years ago I bought the most expensive watch I've ever purchased, a Citizen chronograph (with an E820 movement I believe) after falling in love with a colleague's Breitling and realizing I could not afford to buy one myself. This watch has been mistaken for something much more expensive many times. After my cat knocked it off the kitchen counter and it stopped dead, I sent it in for repair back in June 2021, and it's early December 2021 now. I learned this week that my watch is finally hitting the bench after awaiting parts for five months. The excitement of having it back soon led me research how I could make sure it keeps running forever, and I discovered a whole new world.

I guess it boils down to education. The younger generation knows absolutely nothing about watches. I know because I used to be one of them. Luckily I found your channel before I started making purchases.

The reason brands like DW are so popular is that they are advertised all over social media - mainly instagram. All top instagrammers are made to push these watches in their posts and I guess its made people buy a tonne of them.

Thank you. You have inspired and educated me towards my first vintage watch purchase. Nothing too fancy but was able to find a vintage (mid-1960s) 10K (solid gold) Hamilton Masterpiece that I am in loved with (the patina on the dial and the manual movement are amazing). And this week I bought a vintage Lucien Piccard (14K - solid rose gold) also from the mid 60s. Thank you!!!!

Im so glad i found your channel. My interest for watches grew 2 years ago and got a skagen as a present. Then i was going to buy more watches and found your channel and bought a seiko snk and a skx. Now im looking to buy a vintage timex marlin. Thank you.

Great video tgv! I'm definitely going to share this video to my friend who I'm trying to convince to get a bambino as he's wearing a dw now.

The collection currently includes Seiko SNK803, Seiko Orange Monster, Citizen c650 Skyhawk, Oris TT Diver.. and have decided next step has to be a Mechanical Chrono, and looking at Hamilton Jazzmaster - therefore a pretty smug grin on my face at my choices BEFORE i found the Gentry.... Great stuff as ever TGV

Watched this and pulled the trigger on my first real watch. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. Love it . Thanks mate

Watched this 6 months ago... just bought my first swiss piece, a Tissot Powermatic 80. Thank you TGV

I have always thought watches are cool and although wanting one never felt convinced on spending hundreds of dollars to get something for my wrist. Well now I have started looking into it and stumbled onto this channel. I must say watching videos on this channel has gotten me just so exited to get a watch I can't take it anymore. Awaiting in the mail this second a Orient Star Classic will be showing up soon. To be fair the excellent work on this channel has inspired and given me confidence in finding my first watch over $40.00. I truly thank you. `Anthony

"They bought their first SARB, or they bought their first SXK..." TGV, Seiko is the brand that can reach people. I know their marketing isn't perfect, especially in the west, But Seiko is the gateway drug, they make awesome watches anyone can buy. On a tangent, last week I was in India for work. Every guy there wears a watch. They wear quartz Citizens and GShocks and all kinds of stuff, but every guy has a watch on. These are IT guys who have 2 or 3 smartphones and a laptop with the time, but they all have watches on.

I own a Vivienne Westwood Cranbourne with the gold strap which uses a Swiss Ronda movement and it really turns heads from both watch and fashion enthusiasts, had loads of positive comments on it. I have recently purchased a Bulova 98A244 for everyday use especially in the gym as it is much less formal than the Cranbourne and has a chronograph which I find extremely useful for personal training. I'm just getting into the fine art and understanding of horology and your videos help immensely. Thank you 👍

Just watched this again. Still so true, and still the best take on fashion watches and the industry as a whole.