Wristwatch Essentials - 10 Everyday Things That Damage Your Watch - How To Avoid & Fix It

Wristwatch Essentials - 10 Everyday Things That Damage Your Watch - How To Avoid & Fix It - (WWT#81)

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In today's episode of WWT (Wristwatch Talk) I share the 10 most common things to avoid damaging your watch and how to fix it. No matter what the cost of your watch, if you are new to the hobby or a seasoned enthusiast, here are my top 10 essentials.
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@mrkitewine7700 7 жыл бұрын

Door knobs are the perfect height for causing serious damage.

@drgunsmith4099 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Kitewine I smashed my watch with that method once 😂

@TheSFMCreators 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! My wrists are exactly at the height of door knobs in my house D:

@jameslane9267 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta love hearing that *ding* and having your heart stop

@rekonzuken1 4 жыл бұрын

@@jameslane9267 yep door knobs aka theheartstopper for watch lovers.

@greenbow7888 4 жыл бұрын

Done it. Luckily I was wearing Casio G-Shock, with DLC coating. Almost any other watch would have taken bad damage, but this one came off unscathed.

@jhock9171 4 жыл бұрын

When I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, a few of us wore G-Shocks, since their reliability, durability, and affordability were well-regarded by us. On one of the longer missions we went on that got particularly heated, my buddy caught a bullet to the wrist, which surely would've penetrated the bone had he not been wearing his timepiece at the time. Fortunately he survived, but the watch didn't. I recall another guy in my platoon telling him he should let Casio know so they could use him in their advertising, and maybe send him some free watches. My own G-Shock never left my wrist for the entirety of the year, and managed to withstand the elements like a champ; luckily it never needed a battery change. Best $85 I spent pre-deployment.

@novasworld1698 Жыл бұрын

Amazing . Thanks for sharing.

@TheAbysswalker Жыл бұрын

Glad your buddy made it! I wore a G-Shock on deployment as well, but never thought of it as protective equipment 😅. Thank you for the story

@sonichammer8695 Жыл бұрын

What the fuck did you do in Avganistan??? Spreading American democracy? Acting a world policeman? Bullshit! 🤬

@neilgordon7989 Жыл бұрын

2:22

@MustangDesudiroz Жыл бұрын

but gshocks are not good ooking watches theyre bulky rubbers

@Mohammedalyafeimusic 7 жыл бұрын

Don't give your watch to a friend who doesn't really care about watches but wants to show off in a date or an interview 😝 hahaha

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT advice, thank you Mohammed :D Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@EddyWoon 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice! We all have to assess the borrowers before lending anything to them; whether it be money, watches, cars or Faberge eggs.

@imranbecks 7 жыл бұрын

The thought of lending my watches never crossed my mind. I'd never lend my expensive watches to anyone.

@dgeri98 7 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Alyafei There was only one time when I lent any of my watches. Me and my best friend went to a language exam together and he has no watches at all, but wanted to have one during the exam (and good thing he asked for it, because in the exam room we only had an awkward one-hander clock on the wall), and I lent him my daily watch, an Orient ER2F003B. He knew how important that was to me and that it is my most expensive watch, so he handled it with care despite having no experience with watches at all.

@Mohammedalyafeimusic 7 жыл бұрын

He deserves to be your friend then 😍👍🏼

@JJ-fd2ob 4 жыл бұрын

As a kid i remember cracking my first watch that I begged my parents for, while I was playing drums. I was so upset that it scarred me for life. I still do awkward turns of my wrist all the time and walk down hallways with my watch arm behind my back. The upside is all my watches are pristine! I tried the beater watch thing with a casio royale - still end up protecting it like it's worth a million!

@peterbustin2683 5 жыл бұрын

03:37 I prefer to lock the children away so I can show off my watches !

@verocimil 4 жыл бұрын

How often dou you see your children then? D,-

@prawnman 2 жыл бұрын

Oh crap, the kids! I'll be back in a minute...

@Daniel-uc4rh 7 жыл бұрын

I lost my retro Casio when I was 16 yo . After I saw it in one of your videos I bought a new one and directly fell in love with it again. So grateful man... thanks for that :D

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!! Enjoy Daniel, thank you for sharing that, I find it truly inspiring. Best regards, TGV

@samsagullo5577 7 жыл бұрын

@markbritton6485 7 жыл бұрын

Just getting into watch collecting & of all the you tube channels available, this is honestly the best. Genuine advice without the condescending talk from the experts, simply a knowledgeable fan sharing wisdom with other watch fans! Best of luck with the channel

@JustinMiles17 7 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest when I'm wearing the two tone Tudor Tiger I put my arm infront of my body walking through doorframes. Confessions of a watch geek lol.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

OMG that is the worst. I have since banned all doors in my home and opted for a portcullis ;-) LOL Thank you Justin, Best regards, TGV

@J.Bradley. 7 жыл бұрын

JustinMiles17 TRUTH! I do this with EVERY watch. Because I have broad shoulders I'll always hit the door frame or the door knob. Especially if I'm in an unfamiliar place. Gem of a comment.

@MindagadoLetsPlay 7 жыл бұрын

i do the same thing everyday when i'm wearing my higher end watchs! btw, i love that tudor, congrats on having it :D

@1fox3 7 жыл бұрын

I do the same, but I put my arm behind, not infront :D

@BernhardRottweiler 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I do the same - and it "went" into my "system". I do it a little different by passing doors turned a little sideways, to the left. This way the "watch-arm" (I wear it left) hangs straight and tight behind the body, safe. I did it today and suddenly realised I wasn't wearing a watch at all! Then I would not allow anyone else than myself to screw in the crown. I have my system which I always use. A little pressure on the crown, then turn it backwards until you feel it "clicking in". Then screw it in, it catches the thread immediately.

@fubinus5455 2 жыл бұрын

The f91w is my trusted watch for work as a mechanic, survived every fluid you could come into contact with in a shop, numerous drops etc. Best purchase so far

@kryptone3032 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Tissot seastar that was passed onto me from my grandfather. He bought it in the mid 60s. Till now it has never been serviced and runs perfectly as my daily watch.

@MarineRacingTeam 3 жыл бұрын

Niceeeee

@da7inci 7 жыл бұрын

Another pro tip, is always be careful when unbuckling the watch specially with regular straps to avoid dropping it on hard floor :/

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS!!!! Excellent one, I have done that a few times. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@TheABCVIDEOS100 7 жыл бұрын

DaVinci butterfly clasps ftw

@jimsy5530 7 жыл бұрын

The only time I drop watches is after security scanning at airports, when my hands are full and my mind is on other things. I take extra care now when packing up my bags.

@JosephHHHo 7 жыл бұрын

James MC put your watch in a small compartment of one of your bags while you have plenty of time standing in line. then take you time putting it back on at the gate.

@nathantw 5 жыл бұрын

I'll admit that I had just received my Valjoux triple-date watch back from the repair man. Was on cloud 9 since all the lume and features worked. A week later I unstrapped my watch and onto the floor it went. Broken and the tritium lume broken. Never got it fixed. Nowadays I unstrap my watch over the bed or while the watch is laying on the table.

@JY-dh7mk 4 жыл бұрын

I only bang my wrist on things when I'm wearing a watch... seriously

@duyhung2528 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i always hit my left hand on the wall when i wear a watch, it's like the wall is attracted the watch.

@chonzzza 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's because there's some kind of memory in your daily movement...so sometimes when you made a minimal change in your routine it can end in making these kind of mistakes like hitting something or tripping over something...(sorry for my english, not my first language)

@JY-dh7mk 3 жыл бұрын

@@chonzzza no, that's probably right👌

@JoeL-pe7hy 3 жыл бұрын

I think it might be due to the slight bit of weight a watch adds to your arm. It’s a bit of a stretch, but I think it just might cause your hand to be an inch further than your mind expects leading to bumpingstuff.

@louiscyfer6944 2 жыл бұрын

@@chonzzza don't be silly. no need to explain it, it doesn't actually happen. just a confirmation bias fallacy.

@marchills4131 6 жыл бұрын

I heartily and somewhat regretfully agree with your advice to leave watch repair to the experts. My first Seiko automatic gained about six seconds a day. At the time I didn't understand that's actually a very acceptable level of accuracy. KZfaq being both blessing and a curse, I found a video on how to regulate a watch movement. In attempting to do so, I somehow managed to unship a spring or gear and in an instant disabled that watch. If only I had left well enough alone!

@SuperDuckPotato 7 жыл бұрын

I still use my Grandfather's Omega Seamaster. It's 40 years old and it hasn't been serviced ever. Haha

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool indeed, enjoy it! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@Kevin-pr1te 5 жыл бұрын

Super DuckPotato lucky, I always wanted a seamaster

@RealLargeManTheGiantOne 5 жыл бұрын

I was really dissapointed when my granda sold his omega for tuppence, I would have loved to have it, it worked just fine but he had a new rolex.

@rekonzuken1 4 жыл бұрын

So the watch is as good as your grandfather who is older than 40years old and dont need servicing.. Awesome!

@anishabisht4213 4 жыл бұрын

@@RealLargeManTheGiantOne what's your gramps age?

@NOSUCHVideos 5 жыл бұрын

"Keep them from the reach of children, if you have to, lock them away." The children? Lol!

@khalilamb 4 жыл бұрын

lol a dangling participle

@DesmondSG 4 жыл бұрын

I thought of the same hahaha

@appalachiangunman9589 4 жыл бұрын

I let my kids play with my G-Shock, it stood the test, the ultimate torture test for a watch!

@Ag3nt0fCha0s 4 жыл бұрын

@@appalachiangunman9589 same. I towed one of mine round a pool while she was biting kn the strap.

@alejohuelebi7486 3 жыл бұрын

Yes if you have an expensive watch justblock them in your roomwhile you show your watch off

@mariosiaven2965 7 жыл бұрын

after wearing your watch in saltwater you have to give it a thorough wash with freshwater

@alanclark7325 6 жыл бұрын

I would definitely do that. Salt water is sure to wear out the gaskets. Perhaps even fresh water and eco friendly soap, then rinse the soap off. I think even after swimming in a chlorinated or salt water pool (salt water is actually chlorinated but by a different means) it's wise to wash your watch with eco friendly soap and water, then rinse the soap off.

@vighneshks3944 5 жыл бұрын

Not fresh,...sweet water to neutralise the saltiness..

@DonaldPerley 5 жыл бұрын

@@alanclark7325 To some extent, even the level or chlorine in tap water is problematic. I had a house with narturally soft well water. A new, cheap model toilet ran without issue the whole 25 years I owned the house. In the next house on municipal chlorinated water, I was replacing the rubber bits on the toilet about every 5 years.

@varanid9 5 жыл бұрын

@@DonaldPerley Yup. I used to shower with my subbie. I never took it off, not even when I slept. a couple of years later, I found under the clasp lumps of dried chlorine in the corners and all along the edges, quite a bit of it.

@matteodavidhi7630 4 жыл бұрын

My tissot t-race died some time ago when I went to the beach and decided it was a good idea to adjust the time while the watch was still wet :). You can imagine what happened. I take it as a lesson.

@Mark-sd7fc 6 жыл бұрын

Door knobs omg they are just evil!! 4 years later and it’s still a great video thanks for this one buddy!

@abseiduk 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you have to be very careful when opening doors. 80% of all knocks are from door knobs.

@Mark-sd7fc 3 жыл бұрын

Abseiduk just walking by a door!!

@timemachineeddie1146 7 жыл бұрын

This is a must see for all owners of watches. When I was a kid 12 or so my Dad gave me his watch his Dad gave him at 12. Yup! He told me not to take it out when I was playing. Well I did and it fell apart. I put the pieces in my pocket and went home. Told my Dad and gave him the pieces I could find. He looked at the watch pieces and I could tell he was crushed. He then through the watch in the trash. If only I could go back in Time! Great video and thanks for sharing your love of all watches.

@GoogleGradschool 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been binge watching your channel all week. I’m officially over heels into the wild world of horology. Thank you sir. I had no idea I could spend so much time & get so much enjoyment from drooling over gears & cogs. Cheers mate

@johnprice909 7 жыл бұрын

The ideal of slipping silica gel packs into watch boxes is a clever idea! I'll definitely do that. And yeah, I'm not TOUCHING the insides of my watches. Great video TGV. Ciao, John

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you John :D Best regards, TGV

@mhdickson 3 жыл бұрын

Additional tip , they only work until they’re full of water. Before use you need to dry the silica gel out. Google for specific temperatures and tine but it’s basically a low over for a couple of hours. I collect the packets in jars, recharge a pile of them at once then seal them up for future use. You can also get big packs or metal case ones for large spaces like a safe.

@kidddrocks 2 жыл бұрын

If you are putting the silica gel desiccant in the storage the watch box, would it be advisable to unscrew the crown to “expose” the inside to facilitate dehumidification ?

@Svenskadoktorn 4 жыл бұрын

TGV: They have what's called a... Archer: DANGER ZONE!

@skullaveraz 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't resist looking for this in the comments lol

@Shooterpirat 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha good times :)

@trwilliams22 3 жыл бұрын

Rumor has it, Kenny Loggins only changes the date here.

@sugmasigma 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting watchmakers and giving us a shoutout. It is definitely a dying art but I am looking to continue it and maybe pass it on when I get older.

@switches6499 5 жыл бұрын

Who else winced when they saw the cracked Omega?

@whippersnapper2699 4 жыл бұрын

Stephan Heinzer me

@Raiden6277 4 жыл бұрын

@Myks_Faded_jeans 4 жыл бұрын

It hurt my lower regions when I seen it

@tricky92x 4 жыл бұрын

I literally gasped!

@leahwilliams418 3 жыл бұрын

You're the most graceful watch commentator on KZfaq. No snobbery or looking down on so called lesser brands. I wish you all the best I'vee just bought a Tag heuer chronograph after saving for a few months. Thank you for these videos. Liked and subscribed 🙂

@SK-ne7nz 7 жыл бұрын

I recently brought my grandfather's old Seiko (think it is a 8222-8000) to Service for probably the first time:D It stayed in my dad's desk for like 15 years and I thought it would be a great idea for my dad's birthday. Best greatings from Germany!

@josephjordan521 7 жыл бұрын

Probably a bit obvious for a quartz, but making sure you properly replace the battery. I can't tell you how many nice vintage quartz pieces have been destroyed because someone didn't know what they were doing. Awesome video as always, TGV!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph :D Best regards, TGV

@kingkong1048 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I bought automatic

@b.luijkx8511 5 жыл бұрын

TGV is a reviewer that earnes respect from experienced and beginners collectors. Classic reviews with style. 👌

@gustavofischer9657 3 жыл бұрын

Fell in love with it already. It's the sort of watch one never tires of looking at, and appreciating every detail...

@JxH 4 жыл бұрын

When removing your watch, don't do it over a ceramic tile floor. Instead, hold your wrist over a soft bed or chair. That way when you eventually and inevitably drop your watch while putting it on or off, it's no big deal. Think about it, unclasped and fiddling with it using one hand; clearly it's a recipe for disaster.

@theshuttergrind 3 жыл бұрын

I push the strap against my chest so I don't drop it. I dropped my gshock a few times when it was my only watch until I started doing this. Now I never drop my other watches.

@UNSCPILOT 2 жыл бұрын

At least when I'm wearing a watch on the inside edge of my wrist, I'll press the cake against my chest while undoing the strap just so it can't go anywhere, and I don't wear anything at risk of scratching the crystal even on my cheapo commoner watches

@icweiss 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I would've seen this before doing a DIY repair and shattering the crystal on a watch... Great content as always TGV. Thank you! You've really helped me dive into a new hobby over the past few months that I'm passionate about. You seem to be a great and reliable source of information. Plus, your content isn't always so "serious" and "snobby" as people want to make the hobby. Much respect.

@zetaminor77 Жыл бұрын

Put a crack along the outer rim of my crystal yesterday trying to service my watch. 😢 Saw this video a day late!

@mrzisme 6 жыл бұрын

I love how happy your are talking about watches. You've found something that truly puts a smile on your face.

@theurbangentry 6 жыл бұрын

That just made my day, thank you for posting that, it inspires me greatly. Best regards, TGV

@jasonanderson1299 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I’m not actually interested in watches other than wearing them it’s so nice to see someone be so happy talking about a watch strap it’s infectious 🤣

@petershallis2294 7 жыл бұрын

DIY watch maintenance? Guilty as charged. My ambition exceeded my abilities and I learnt the hard way..

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, me too my friend! Me too!!! ;-) Thank you Peter, Best regards, TGV

@luayis7045 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful episode as usual .. we need these things .. keep going .. Thank you TGV

@nickkorovesis4930 6 жыл бұрын

You are so right my friend! Every piece of advice you give is valuable. And as far as I can judge from your gentle attitude you must be a decent person in real life as well. Thank you for inspiring us and also thank you for sharing your passion for watches and the wonderful art of horology.

@KurdtKoebane 7 жыл бұрын

Great video TGV, as always. PLEASE, you should make one about taking proper care of the different kind of straps!

@andrewm5017 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the French military strap on the flighty!!!!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew, I don't think I will ever wear the flighty with anything else! Best regards, TGV

@troycummings5083 6 жыл бұрын

It is remarkable that you love watches so much. Glad I found your channel.

@theurbangentry 6 жыл бұрын

I am happy to have you with us! Welcome aboard. Best regards, TGV

@pierrezapata90 7 жыл бұрын

I have just now been getting into timepieces. This channel has been great! Thanks for your quality, and classy videos!

@imtherealjoeyd 7 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. The best of all the watch guys!! You're a true gentleman and really enjoy life and I appreciate you :) Keep it up!

@hybro8 7 жыл бұрын

Don't walk to close to door frames, also make sure the diver extension is fully closed, its easy to leave it half closed.

@markrondyke3987 7 жыл бұрын

Dean Spence agree on the door frames may need bumpers. lol

@abseiduk 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@vassili87 5 жыл бұрын

One of my best friends got me deeper into horology. He suggested me to subscrive to your channel, turned out I already did! xD

@farrandhey7931 7 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful vid, thanks so much for your hard work TGV!!

@benklark6949 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel. Great information especially for those of us enthusiasts that care about what we wear on our wrists.

@WatchmakerErik 7 жыл бұрын

Good video, and a great list of things to avoid! The only one I can't agree with 100% is do-it-yourself repairs. As a car enthusiast and a watch enthusiast, that's where I derive a lot of my pleasure. I"m also trying to actively learn to be a watch repairman, so doing it myself is how I learn!

@willashton5222 7 жыл бұрын

I'm becoming a big fan of this channel! thanks tgv, all the best

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Hooray :D Thank you Will, Best regards, TGV

@majch 7 жыл бұрын

You're a lovable guy. :)

@JL-rd9bq 4 жыл бұрын

U have great informative videos. I have been watching others and they do not hold a candle to your style. Appreciate your polished look/presentation and no arrogance. Keep up the videos, your passion shows through!

@mcqueen7584 7 жыл бұрын

cool vid as always!! glad to be subscribed, cheers pal 😎👌

@koksionglee7978 7 жыл бұрын

Another source of strong magnetism to be aware of: microwave ovens!

@alinionita2614 3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit...

@drefann 7 жыл бұрын

Well... I used to work as a marine surveyor and loading master for chemical storage facilities. As it was an old facility there was nothing computer controlled, you had to work in a team and properly time when you had to start or stop pumps, so a decent beater watch was a must. I used to have a radiocontrolled Casio (model 28406) for this and that watch saved my arm after some phosphoric acid spilled on it. The watch still works today but the strap was destroyed as the acid melted the rubber from the strap. Long story short, ALWAYS have a beater lying around you can wear without worry if you are going to do something where your watch can get damaged. Probably the most important thing you mentioned imo.

@freeroamer1968 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual TGV. Thank you!

@saralowe_arts 2 жыл бұрын

Today I brought the Seiko Frozen Margarita, I’ve never worn a watch so comfortable. I also like Longines. I’d love a book about all the watches in the world and the revolutionary development, especially in the last 200 years! Year by year! Great video.

@marmadukecarruthers8751 4 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, when you advised that one needs a “beater watch” I first heard it as “beer watch” which I thought was hilarious. To double check I rewound and listened again and your enunciation was such that a person could hear both possibilities. Good work as usual Mr TGV. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

@charlesflint9048 4 жыл бұрын

Marmaduke Carruthers, there is a third possibility: a Beta watch; the inference being that this watch is a stand-in alternative to your Alpha Watch while that one is being serviced.

@pauldoran1569 4 жыл бұрын

TGV said a beta watch. meaning secondary watch.

@marmadukecarruthers8751 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Doran no I think if you ask Tristano he will confirm it is heater watch meaning one that can handle a beating

@louismeluso8633 7 жыл бұрын

I've ruined more than one crystal by thoughtlessly rubbing it against a banister or wall while simply walking around. Not as bad with sapphire crystals but mineral or vintage acrylic are very soft. Be mindful where your wrist is and keep the watch under a cuff if you can.

@KRaikkonenSF 7 жыл бұрын

plexiglas can be polished using toothpaste: removes almost all scratches which aren't too deep

@bees6242 5 жыл бұрын

Louis Meluso done the same thing many times

@timur7381 5 жыл бұрын

Just got myself a first proper watch - Orient Ray II (was on a huge sale on Orient website, couldn't resist). These tips are helpful! Thanks :)

@tim2468 7 жыл бұрын

Pure TGV! Great Show. watching from the wilderness of Idaho.

@harvardford8752 7 жыл бұрын

Best timing ever I'm on my break and there's a new TGV video 👍🏻✨✨✨ Edit... I did this recently to my SRP585 prospex..... I set the date to the danger zone... What might happen? 😭

@jonibangs1797 7 жыл бұрын

another addition, the danger zone of changing date isn't only with cheaper movements/watches..my friend had his rolex batman submariner unable to change date when he rotates the crown..just don't change the date on danger zone (9pm-3am usually), and don't rotate the crown too hard when changing date (like do it too quickly and change 3-4 days on one movement of your fingers)

@chareric 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you!

@willblake72 7 жыл бұрын

Good timing, I appreciate this video! My new Squale arrived yesterday (1521-026-A), and I chuckled when I read in the manual not to submerge the watch when cleaning. I guess there are always exceptions.

@sharmaLlama 7 жыл бұрын

excellent relevant & informative video... thank you

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sharma :D Best regards, TGV

@fredo1070 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations with the 100k subscribers!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! :d Best regards, TGV

@MineHiveMinecraft 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video TGV. Definitely useful.

@bmflmf 6 жыл бұрын

I’m subscribing! Absolute joy to !Watch! Just picked up Hamilton Khaki King with the champagne face. Real beauty. Thanks again.

@pth8888 7 жыл бұрын

Great advices. For servicing interval, as I own too many watches, I would be broke if I would to send each one in for servicing every 3-5 years. So what I did is only send in those that I wear very regularly. So far I only sent in my Omega Aqua Terra for serving after wearing it for about 8 years on almost every weekdays, though it didn't have any issue. The other watches are only sent in if there is an issue.

@Enidan1111 5 жыл бұрын

"They need some love and attention..." Well said! :)

@Nomad_783 4 жыл бұрын

BTW that black dial watch at #2 is stunningly wonderful. What a beautiful chronograph time piece.

@mfrankel8321 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! The urban Gentry covered all the right aeas of watch maintenance. I particularly like the wisdom that when a watch starts to run slow it is in need of cleaning and a tune-up.

@DR-86 7 жыл бұрын

Nice pink polo TGV hahaha,great video and tips.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :D Best regards, TGV

@APOLOnl 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about those magnetic fields. I build miniatures and i use a lot of strong neodymium magnets in that area. As of now i will use my magnetic resistance G-shock during those operations instead of any mechanical watches. ;)

@petrisankala7031 3 жыл бұрын

I'm receiving my first mechanical watch next week. Thank you very much for these informative and valuable advides! Cheers from Finland.!

@lee_akatsuki 6 жыл бұрын

wow thank you for your video! this is useful and i really enjoy watching the video.

@kieranpatrick1182 7 жыл бұрын

We want the finest wines available to humanity! We want them here and we want them now!......Stellar work as always sir...😉🍀

@avantnarde2815 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this because I'm getting my first Holy Grail watches shipped in this week and I can't sleep 😂

@ainselyharriot517 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great and I love the fact you try to reply to everyone. All the best

@THEmanINtheVAN21 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos TGV you have really encouraged me to start collecting watches!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, enjoy the journey Zachary. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@daviasdf 7 жыл бұрын

Strap failure. Lost a couple to this, albeit when I was younger and beat the hell out of my watches. One was a Timex whose strap decided to give way while I was swimming in the open ocean...

@Ag3nt0fCha0s 5 жыл бұрын

Ouch!

@NapoleonGelignite 4 жыл бұрын

Why a G10 strap is king.

@dvirshany 7 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have got a little story for you, I started loving watches after I got my Samsung gear s3 classic edition. I was starting to look for expensive watch faces for my smart watch, didn't take long for me to realize I was definitely looking for a real mechanical watch. started to watch a lot of your videos, 2 weeks ago after seeing your review on the sarb033 and doing a lot of research I decided to explore my taste in watches with the sarb033. now I am waiting for it to arrive. I wanted to let you know, that I'm absolutely enjoying watching you videos! cheers!

@simoncirkel6348 6 жыл бұрын

Dvir Shany I have heard many complaints about movement failures on the SARB033 so I was wondering how your watch has held up after a year of use

@yannymcgr6500 5 жыл бұрын

@@simoncirkel6348 btw I'm wondering the same 🤣🤣🤣

@AlexanderGeorge 4 жыл бұрын

How's your watch after 2 years? I got a Seiko too, love it

@UNSCPILOT 2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing that, my Galaxy Watch Active's screen started glitching like mad (shifting color tones of the whole face cyan or bright red to spite the watch still otherwise working), and watching videos from the KZfaq channel "Wristwatch Revival" seem to have kicked off an interest in watches. Mechanical watches (ordered a skeletal Boderry Urban watch, Chinese but with competent specs and seemingly well regarded), and even quartz digital and analog watches (looking to get a G-shock as a more reliable option, and a Bulova Lunar Pilot as my "top-end" goal), annoyingly all I wanted from the galaxy watch was a decent fitness tracker with wireless charging and a actually decent waterproof rating, but it's longevity clearly failed (inside a year). Might get a solar powered Garmin Instinct to fill the fitness role instead since it's much simpler and rated for far, far better waterproofing, even if it lacks wireless charging

@Gave-rf1hr 8 ай бұрын

He never replied back guys, Legend says SARB failed on him and he went back to his Galaxy Smartwatch

@KrzysztofTwardosz Жыл бұрын

I press Like button even before the video starts ;) no doubt it will be a good one ... as always :) keep it up. you're doing a great job with your content

@billtichacek9591 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this simple explanation! Now I can relax!

@jamesklug 7 жыл бұрын

So when are we hitting 200k Subs TGV? Haha congrats on the 100

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, Thank you James, it would be wonderful to do it in the next few years but honestly my focus is on trying to up the quality over quantity, I have so much more to learn! Best regards, TGV

@dgeri98 7 жыл бұрын

We will hit it soon! Awesome channel, by far the best one out of all the watch-themed channels out there without a doubt. I've learnt a lot, I've become very passionate about watches, and this is 99% thanks to TGV and the r/Watches subreddit (Which hit 100k subs around the end of last summer if I'm not mistaken). I hope both of these communities grow as fast as they deserve and soon take over the world 😀

@robinheiz 6 жыл бұрын

I took my Seiko 5 sports for snorkeling last holidays. After that I just take my watch and put it in a glass of clear tap water and let it sit there for a while and then rinse it off again with tap water. So there's no problem with exposing your diver watch to salt water.

@watchbreaker1706 3 жыл бұрын

daAnder71 Every piece of diving equipment should be rinsed with fresh water after use. They teach you this on the first level PADI, ISS, etc. Despite corrosive effect of salt water there is salt crystallization that can damage gaskets by building deposites between rubber and steel.

@akeeperofoddknowledge4956 3 жыл бұрын

Clever idea! I usually just give mine a quick rinse but I like your way better!

@noelmurphy3450 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the excellent advice on watch care! Best Noel

@thequarantinecatholic 3 жыл бұрын

I had the best experience going to a small "ma and pa" downtown business in historic San Marcos, Texas where I live. I ran into a bunch my friends, one a legend in our community. We sat there and talked for an hour. It was so cool to see other watch collectors. I agree, support local watch makers/repair shops. Im a new watch collector and love your videos. Again, as newbie it was great to be in that shop and talk with my friends who I had no idea collected watches. Just made my Friday afternoon talking with them about life in general! I just love the Bernhardt watch brand, made in USA and the owner is highly ethical and available to his customers. Have a great week! Love your trailers to each video, each is unique with high production value.

@arcangelo210 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful vintage brietling!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Indeed! :D Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@Oozywolf 7 жыл бұрын

Also, be careful of putting your watch in your pocket! I was running late for work and didn't really have much time to strap on my watch. Slipped it into my pocket and I got some scratches on the glass. Now this was mineral glass (zero scratches on my hardlex Seiko and sapphire Orient), so if anyone has a mineral glass watch, avoid pockets! Those tiny micro fibers will tear it up :o.

@Autista1100 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I always kept my Mako I beside my vape which has a strong magnetic cover for the battery. Thank you TGV!

@haroldthetubeman711 7 жыл бұрын

Subscribed - love your enthusiasm, keep up the good work!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, welcome aboard! :D Best regards, TGV

@mightymo3077 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on Raymond Weil watches?

@awesomises 7 жыл бұрын

7:55 I smile as I look at my milgauss and rest it on my phone.

@dpw1989 6 жыл бұрын

My sinn 856 UTC laughs at magnetic fields.

@kritnicol8546 6 жыл бұрын

I have the submariner

@andrewcondee1949 5 жыл бұрын

My dad has a Milgauss and I settled for an Omega >15000 Gauss.....

@hectorandem2944 3 жыл бұрын

My _(comparatively)_ "throwaway" GAW-100B G-shock: 🤝

@awesomises 3 жыл бұрын

@@hectorandem2944 oh fuck I was an arrogant prick three years ago. Like what was I trying to achieve with comment? Saying that I got an expensive watch and the 'peasant' problem does not apply to me? Just so cringe, me. Yeah I got a GA-2100 and wear it every day. I don't remember how long it has been since last time I wore a Rolex.

@LaTigerGenesis 7 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. I'd love a documentary length video from You! Great delivery, editing, and information!

@miguelpetrillo271 7 жыл бұрын

Hey just wanted to say that you got me really into horology and watches, cheers!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

That makes my day to hear, onwards and upwards! Thank you Miguel, Best regards, TGV

@rupammedhi9943 5 жыл бұрын

Watches now a days more of a luxury thing than a necessity.. So use it on special occasions where u need to flaunt ur style... Thats the best possible way of protecting and using a good watch...

@fortj3 4 жыл бұрын

I had a motorcycle wreck while wearing my Seiko SKX007. The watch was undamaged, but the jubilee bracelet was not so lucky.

@Ag3nt0fCha0s 4 жыл бұрын

YGBSM?! Did ya break a bone? The only time I heard of a G shock getting killed the guy crashed his bike and broke his leg.

@DjRjSolarStar 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Timex Expedition as a beater watch for work and physical activities like repairing my car. Works great. The plastic bezel also doesn't show scratches readily so it tends to hide damage which is nice.

@MrKlaudiosable 7 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I found my next new watch in your intro. Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of painting the fake luminescence of my SNKN37 but now I'm thinking.

@MachoChacho 6 жыл бұрын

THE WALL! THE DOOR! THE COUNTER! (*triggered*) AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

@rajgill7576 5 жыл бұрын

Im guulty of slamming my bezels into walls and doorways ):

@mistermynini 6 жыл бұрын

love the alien figurine in the background!! i have a big chap in my collection also!

@ytsilva3777 6 жыл бұрын

TGV is really the watchman. Thanks a lot for recalling all those always forgoten advices. I damaged my beloved Citizen Promasters Professional Diver, not because I used it regularly for diving but because I didn't take It off the wrist for my also regular hot showering plenty of soap foam. As to the G-Shocks IMO they will stand against anything. At least my Frogman does. Keep up this good work of teaching us watch lovers.