The American Psycho Rolex DateJust: Best Everyday Watch For Success

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5 жыл бұрын

What do Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, Patrick Bateman, Genny Savastano and me all have in common? You might have guessed it from the title - yes, the humble DateJust!
In today's video I revisit this classic, which I have owned many times, particularly the reference 16013, which was famously worn by Christian Bale in the movie adaptation of the novel American Psycho. Its appearance in the movie was a watershed moment for the historic and evolutionary Rolex watch, and in recent years it has become the best true luxury, do-it-all watch under $5000.
Why did Bateman wear it? How has it become the status symbol so many aspire to own? Why is it so important beyond its image, infamy, and allure? How have my perceptions changed after not owning this watch for a while? Join me to find out answers to all this and more, as we delve a little deeper into the dark side of the Rolex DateJust.
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@jesse1radio 5 жыл бұрын

The two-tone and that three-stripe Adidas jacket.... The Italian side is coming out strong. LOL

@Gamumee 4 жыл бұрын

Or his secret inner Slav

@ryan_chandler 5 жыл бұрын

"Don't just stare at it, wear it!!" *Bateman telling himself to wear his Datejust*

@astrogen1960 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet apartment TGV. That intro's writing/imagery . . tongue-in-cheek perfection my friend.

@abolishwelfare 4 жыл бұрын

Of all of the watches I’ve owned, my 1985 two tone, champagne sunburst 16013 is the most recognized and commented upon. Everyone seems to recognize it immediately. They’re not always sure of the model, and certainly not of the 3035 movement, but nearly all seem to acknowledge that it is something special. A universal cultural icon far beyond the realms of horological significance.

@docbenway9407 Жыл бұрын

You are right .. I own the same watch

@11kyle11 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Allen and Hugo have 8:30pm reservations at Dorsia.

@foamige 4 жыл бұрын

Great sea urchin ceviche.....

@zillsburyy1 4 жыл бұрын

Its cranapple

@garrison2574 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t touch the watch

@zillsburyy1 4 жыл бұрын

I have some video tapes to return

@tricky92x 4 жыл бұрын

I literally laughed out loud at TGV's reaction to that... perfect.

@u-8743 5 жыл бұрын

This intro is pure kino. I had to rewind it 3 times before watching the vid. Thanks so much for this channel.

@matteolorenzoni2397 5 жыл бұрын

omg this is the best intro ever! So glad you took the “you sound like patrick bateman in some intro” to a whole new level ;) great vid

@imthebatking 5 жыл бұрын

Your channel dropped off my radar for a while (good old KZfaq algorithm), and boy am I impressed with how far you've come with production and the intros. Really enjoying the new content. Thank you.

@jk12324 4 жыл бұрын

You mean you're not a subscriber? :O

@christopherpolanski5462 5 жыл бұрын

I've actually recently finished reading American Psycho for the first time despite seeing the film long ago. Wow. What a great intro, TGV. Pure mastery as always!

@mrg1911 5 жыл бұрын

Great, great video! I enjoyed this as much as any I've ever seen you make..... I've been wearing Rolex watches for 40 years and gave my older watches to my twin daughters about 5 years ago. Due to my 8" wrists, I FINALLY got around to buying a couple of Date-Just-41' over the past year. I currently own Explorer-I's & II's. I also bought a 2018 BLRO-GMT as well as a Ceramic-white-dial-Daytona; but gave those to my son. The Date-Justs are simply a pleasure to wear 7-24-365....I love the case profile so much. I truly could be happy with only the Date-Justs. Thanks again and have a nice weekend.

@totti4095 5 жыл бұрын

That intro was so good hahaha. Great to see you parody one of my favourite films of all time. Great Video!

@HuyTran-su2zp 5 жыл бұрын

Just ordered an homage of this watch because of your last American Psycho video. Now waking up to this... just absolutely perfect. Thank you TGV for reviewing my grail watch.

@marduk19846 5 жыл бұрын

Totally killed it with that "I have to return some videotapes" reference. Bravo!

@MikeOBrien1945 5 жыл бұрын

Bought mine in the late 90’s...with a Roman numeral champagne pyramid dial. Classic, elegant, versatile, and a keeper.

@matthewturner7691 5 жыл бұрын

Are you describing yourself or the watch? Good taste my friend!

@eam8504 5 жыл бұрын

@@matthewturner7691 WHOLESOME

@kenjackson2322 4 жыл бұрын

I got my 16013 in the 90's as well when I was young & cocky , then I got 116200 as a wedding gift from my wife at that time but my go to watch for some reason is a casio G shock ! not sure why maybe because I like it but I don't think I have to worry about negative attention from shady people when I wear it.

@ballaz7307 2 жыл бұрын

Im Late 👀😂 but would y’all go with this Date Just or with a Vintage Day Date?

@benlapidot4657 5 жыл бұрын

That intro though!! Gotta love it TGV! So incredible to see how far the channel has come over the years my friend, well done and congratulations, you completely and utterly deserve it! Hope you are well Regards from Down Under! Ben

@HarrisLoops 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on the list for a while but my last visit to the AD felt great, I think it might actually happen this time, so I’m binging a slew of datejust videos, this is one of my fav’s so far. Thanks for your tireless work entertaining and educating us TGV

@shonkeymoulder6972 5 жыл бұрын

The watches on the eyes killed me lololol

@heikowallauer 5 жыл бұрын

Good evening TGV, great piece of cineastic art ... is your vid 😉 Really enjoyed the intro, and the history of the Datejust. Your apartment looks very tasteful decorated. Have a great weekend!

@tag22061 5 жыл бұрын

OK, the chilled wrist watches on your eyes properly got me 😂😂 - brilliant!

@SchizoFenikChannel 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far your funniest intro. Absolutely loved it. Satire at its best.

@CanadianTopG Жыл бұрын

This was incredibly well put together, absolutely something Patrick Bateman would be proud of.

@nightknight9415 5 жыл бұрын

This made me rewatch American Psycho with my wife while wearing my old 2-tone datejust 36mm. The part where U avoid weightlifting so your wrists stay skinny enough 4 small watches was hilarious! These tiny watches do look amusing on thick wrists w/ muscular forearms. Great vid yet again TGV!

@JAyy781 Жыл бұрын

It’s a seiko in the movie

@brandonrickbornponyexpress6574 7 ай бұрын

@JAyy781 it's actually both ..

@marcosmcc2562 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite films ever and now my favourite intro👌I love the tapestry dial of Patrick Bateman's Rolex, it's such a great watch. I must go I have a 8.30 reservation at Dorsia😁

@Sheldor34 5 жыл бұрын

That intro was amazing TGV! I really like your sense of humor

@Etienne938 4 жыл бұрын

"I've got to return some video tapes" and the little pause nearly killed me LOL

@remycris2108 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't been watching ur content in a few months and I have to say the quality of ur videos is through the roof man!

@Durrty1457 5 жыл бұрын

Enter the void is such a well done film! Took me watching it a few times to fully “grasp” the concept of what I was watching. Fantastic director!

@deancooledge7895 5 жыл бұрын

Best intro ever! Great video to keep the classic date just relevant.

@cawhite195 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing missing from this video is you having a breakdown on the phone, "Tonight I just had to buy a lot of watches!"

@bmjengland4966 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking intro!! 😂 Great Video.. Binge watching your last few videos.. Been away... Throughly enjoyable.. Keep it going TGV!! BMJ ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@chumpey 5 жыл бұрын

Stellar video sir, as always. LOVED that intro!! Ta, D

@dominicrusho 5 жыл бұрын

Great video TGV, that intro was pure class 😜 I have to be honest, I’ve never liked these - especially in gold - but it suits you down to a tee. You wear it so well!

@theurbangentry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir! I respect the positive vibes. Best regards, TGV

@77cjam 5 жыл бұрын

Great intros mate. Love the 80's, love NYC (hoping go go back soon), of course I love the watch. If I was to get a Rolex I think I'd get a white dial airking from around the time (Mr Cruise wears one in Cocktail). Really into my vintage pieces at the moment, especially from the 70s to 80s. Superb video as always. Enjoy the watch, enjoy the weekend 👍

@1Rolinha 5 жыл бұрын

That intro!!! 😂 The DJ is a beautiful watch, but my ultimate grail will always be a Day Date in gold. I know it’s a bit blingy, which is not my style, but I love how it looks and wears at 36mm.

@toms7765 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review of such a timeless classic! Enjoyed it very much.

@matthewturner7691 5 жыл бұрын

TGV you're me killing me with your style and gentleman like behavior! Just last week I was sending junk pics at random and after finding your channel I've only sent 2! I just might become Gentry after all!!!!😝

@kjeldpedersen666 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TGV Yes - the Date Just surely is up there as the perfect mix of versatility and elegance. And therefore a perfect candidate for the “one watch collection”. Love my 1603 all steel model and will never tire of it. But should I ever go for a watch with gold on it, it would almost certainly be the “Bateman”; that’s surely pure style too. More flashy but still very elegant... Should bad destiny force me to get rid of my intire collection except one watch the Date Just would probably be the one I would stick to. Keep up the good work👍

@JamesShander 5 жыл бұрын

My dad has been wearing a 16013 since the year was born. He bought it new at Govberg in Bala Cynwyd for $1600. This (his) watch is basically why I love Rolex. I still think it's the classiest watch I've ever seen.

@jayeshhsharma 5 жыл бұрын

The background music is just so tony and balmy, I genuinely feel classy looking at the video, kudos for such an interesting take on such horological classic.

@BPokrzywinski 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the intro! Fantastic job TGV!

@floodtheinbox 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought myself a Datejust reference 16013 from 1985, in two tone with a tapestry dial, as a commemoration for getting a new job. Literally a month ago. I found your channel searching KZfaq about it. Good timing (excuse the pun) I love it

@kenjackson2322 4 жыл бұрын

you will enjoy it for years to come, I have the same watch an it will hold its value at the least, both of my watches has gone up in value

@EmpireStateStudios 5 жыл бұрын

That intro 😂😂 love your sense of humor!

@derekholyfield6089 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks for doing this one.

@farshidrahmani6262 5 жыл бұрын

I had to comment on intro, even before watching the whole video. Absolute awesomeness ! 😂👍

@MatthiStv 5 жыл бұрын

I really really enjoyed listening to you talking so passionatly,about this watch. Well Done sir

@tricky92x 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! The opening was a great take on one of my favorite movies.

@SharpChronofighter 5 жыл бұрын

😉😄😃😂 fantastic intro brother! Definitely one of your best! 👍🙂 I love that novel and movie! Stay sharp, safe and healthy T! 🤗 Cheers 🥂!

@sparshrastogi2646 5 жыл бұрын

Great intro! A nice adaptation to your channel with the watches and the hobby

@berravader1630 5 жыл бұрын

You are the Only Watch channel that I haven’t removed since I click the button Really good as well as interesting to look at.

@TheMrFishnDucks 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Nice review. Keep up the good work.

@casualbynature5059 Жыл бұрын

Well made video this was. Really enjoyed it 🙏

@kyokuten 5 жыл бұрын

This video is your best in my opinion, brilliant work, you've got me subscribing by this one

@alexfogg381 5 жыл бұрын

Paul "Red Adair used a Rolex throughout his career fight Oil well fires and blowouts. It might have been the date just? And it was gold. There is a Rolex advertisement with red Adair. I think he chose Rolex for its precision time keeping. Accuracy makes sense when you have to explode a charge over a burning Oil well to smother the flames so you can fit a control head to cap the well.

@JosephTyson 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Katana in the window! I have two myself from SBG Swords.

@bobfrombrisbane1831 5 жыл бұрын

Hello TGV, great video on the Datejust. The introduction to the video was clever. ⌚️⏱

@RitualControl 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, TGV! I have the same champagne dial, stick marker 16013 on a ColaReb strap and somehow feels both modern and vintage.

@Veesaki 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ! I bought one for my brother when graduated high school (1975) , stainless , he still uses it quite a it. The bracelet was made in New York. Nice review !!!

@mikewysko2268 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent editing and production. Well done!

@petershallis2294 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done intro...I'd love to see you do an Apocalypse Now Seiko 6105 Captain Willard skit! Perhaps without the blood and tears..

@bojabang2188 5 жыл бұрын

Your production quality and content has improved significantly

@koen8844 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking video! Nobody can deny the all day, everyday compatibility of the DateJust. They are true "one piece collections". Looking forward to the next one. Regards, Koen

@theurbangentry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Koen :D Best regards, TGV

@robin2thek 5 жыл бұрын

love the intro! awesome! love this video!

@e.d.4824 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool review, enjoyed it! And actually made me think about getting one of those for wearing during the week... I agree on the dial, I like the one you have. Which series is the most recommended then? 16013 with plexi, the one after with glass, or the more recent larger one?...

@jnrjnr77 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Tristano...an absolute classic and hopefully one I can afford some day 👌

@Pedal2Metal_on_YouTube 5 жыл бұрын

This is the 5th or 6th video I've seen of yours so far; your intros are always great. I'm so glad yt started recommending your channel; I find the videos to be entertaining, as well as informative. I love movies, and I too look at what watches are used in tv shows and movies. Anyways, nice job!!

@raykall 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff TGV, that was a brilliant intro!

@XX-fj2ky 5 жыл бұрын

Grazie Tristano. Great intro. I still reckon the Explorer... Ah well... 😎

@duvidtv9544 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TGV Great content as usual , i have 1601 2 Tone i love it my fav watch. Thank you Sir!

@maciekb8554 3 жыл бұрын

TGV, you blew my mind once again. Thank you, you're my #1 🙏

@HecJ 5 жыл бұрын

so glad I subscribed to this channel xD that intro is 10/10

@stationplaza4631 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tristan, for this tribute to a truly great icon in wristwatch history.

@watchbrocephus 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tribute to a true classic! This was my Dads first Rolex. Superb show as usual T! Best Regards Stuart

@drmrby1286 Жыл бұрын

"have to return some video tapes" excellent movie reference there, and great watch!

@thegentcase7360 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 The intro is pure art TGV!

@hugedickerinokripperino5299 5 жыл бұрын

That intro got you and insta-like

@jat5828 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder TGV! - I must rewatch Get Carter soon , didn’t spot the Rolex at first viewing - Mr Caine at his menacing best !

@rickewilde 5 жыл бұрын

LOL. Love the American Psycho parody. The 16013 is the quintessential Rolex.and is in my top 5 grail timepieces. Good work fella.

@foamige 4 жыл бұрын

FRANTIC! Yes TGV! My already high respect for your tastes has increased even more!

@itsalreadygone 5 жыл бұрын

That intro was just THE best!!

@tsabazu 5 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate the effort you put into your videos. You have inspired me into watches. I don't own many watches (and don't want to) but I have collected lots of information through your videos. I would like to know your suggestion for substitutes of Cartier Tank. Regards. Subash

@Rojawa 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the 16012 today, my first Rolex. The movie was a huge influence on my decision. I am certain I will not regret that purchase ;) Thank you for the great reviews!

@catvideis Жыл бұрын

Then u should have bought a Seiko cause thats what he wore I’m the movie

@Rojawa Жыл бұрын

@@catvideis Nah sorry, he wore the Datejust. In the Book there are actually several times where that exact watch gets quoted. In the movie they had to say watch instead of "rolex" due to the brand banning it for the crew to say.

@tbg9563 5 жыл бұрын

loving the videography and the watch looks stunning

@pwally2714 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a good writer, my gosh!!! I'm an English lit major back in the day, but wow. I'm in awe. I've loved your content for the last what? Decade... Or so. Since then I've went from an Invicta sub rip off to: Universal Geneve Polerouter Date 18k Vacheron Constantin 18k fluted and engraved Tudor 1926 Tudor black bay steel Rolex Datejust 41 MOP stainless/ jubilee

@REDDAWN2010 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid as usual TGV!

@NordicWatchChannel 5 жыл бұрын

This intro really made me want to watch American Psycho. Such a great movie!

@ipocketgames8888 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Rolex Turn-O-Graph in this two tone style. I think it’s amazing because it fits every setting in my life, and can be dressed up and down with straps. It’s still a datejust, just with a little twist.

@alexcharliekowalski 5 жыл бұрын

Again, great job!

@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh..just in time for my weekly Phil Collins discography discussion.

@theurbangentry 5 жыл бұрын

Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite. ;-) Thank you my friend, Best regards, TGV

@EvolvinEvo 5 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry You like Huey Lewis and the news?

@lukeventers4755 5 жыл бұрын

You know it's hip to be square...

@yeahno.... 5 жыл бұрын

SlayerRock4ever who also wore a steel datejust, I know because I sold it to his then wife Gill

@williammiller8317 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and a fine watch, thanks!

@TheWayofGrace89 5 жыл бұрын

Intro was so hilarious.

@goldtoothjacko 5 жыл бұрын

T, I just love it mate. Very funny indeed. Best as always. Matthew

@Mark..P 5 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧 😂 Hilarious start and a nice take on this great watch. Thank you 👍🏻

@Talent_Spotter 5 жыл бұрын

Your best video opening ever TGV! Hilarious! FEED ME A STRAY CAT

@first264 5 жыл бұрын

I have to return some video tapes.....and get my two watches out of the fridge 🤣 love the classic two tone Datejust, it was probably the watch that stood out to me even before I knew anything about watches......says a lot about its iconic status