A friend of mine bought a wooden watch once... it wooden work...

Nothing worse than a 55mm gray market wooden Franken Watch that was stolen and cleverly converted into a fake vintage Rolex and then sold on eBay at AD pricing.

So, I guess I'll have to cancel the purchase of that stolen much hyped 56 mm vintage Doniel Washington wooden converted pocket watch from the grey market.

10. Wooden watches 9. Problematic Vintage watches 8. Grey Market watches 7. The Overhyped watch (limited release) 6. The Converted Pocket watch 5. The Oversized watch 4. The Fashion watch (MVMT, DW, etc) 3. Franken watches 2. Fake watches 1. Stolen watches

I've never been a fan of wooden watches, but I'm a huge lover of antique wooden clocks like French empire period portico clocks and English Georgian bracket clocks made from mahogany, walnut or ebony with gilt ormolu mounts and inlays, they're magnificent pieces of work. Great video TGV 👍

This information is beneficial indeed. You can avoid a lot of headaches by playing it safe. Watch enthusiasts can be impulsive (I have been) and that can cost a lot of money, and confidence. Great advice!

Hi Urban Gentry, Your last point about stolen watches really struck me. You see, I received a Rolex Daytona 116503 for my 18th birthday from my godmother and her husband. It was truly the most treasured gift I had ever received and wore it everywhere. I receive the watch at a point in my life were I was starting to really enjoy horology and become passionate about the topic. I began researching more and more and discovering more and more. Until I went on a summer holiday in Spain (2019) with some friends where my watch was stolen. My parents had warned me not bring the watch with me and not to wear it. They told me it would be better off at home. I ignored them because all I wanted to do was show my watch off to the world! It was as if I wanted it to be apart of me and I wanted to create stories with it so that when I pass it down to my children it would have its own family history. However, as mentioned it was stolen from me. I was mugged by force and never felt so stupid, worthless and weak. I was emotionally destroyed and even though it has been a few months since the incident I still think about, what if? What if I listened to my parents, what if I was more careful. Everybody told me it wasn't my fault it can happen to anyone and sure their right, but I will never shake off that feeling of it being my fault. I had only owned the watch for a few months and it truly hurt. It was as if something had stripped a part of me away. I was so ashamed I couldn't even dream of looking into my godmother and her husband's face and tell them what had happened. Luckily, I have an amazing mother and amazing family who were there to support me. As I said it has been a few months since the incident and I still think about it today. It is only in the past few weeks that I have been able to enjoy the passion of horology again, as after being mugged, I couldn't wear a watch for months, nor look at one. Especially a Daytona as it hurt to see it. You see, owning a watch isn't just a thing on your wrist, it is much more than that, and that watch meant something so specially to me and that is why it has affected me so deeply. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you Urban Gentry, as it is thanks to you that I have begun to embrace horology again and started to wear a watch again. I also wanted to share this story with you and the rest of your viewers as I don't want people to make the same mistakes as me. Hopefully everybody can learn something from my horrible experience. I really do hope you see this Urban Gentry and the rest of your viewers, and if you do please don't hesitate to ask me any questions or contact to me as it would make my day. Thank you for reading my story, Philip

The T-Rex made me LOL! You have earned a new subscriber you funny bloke! All very good points though.

Great vlog! Super informative without be condescending. Keep up the great work.

Remember boys and girls, a MVMT is something one does with one's bowels. Not anything to wear on one's wrist.

Really enjoy your vids. Thank you so much

Now that's the quality content I've subscribed for !😂

"Not everybody can be Flavor-Flav...." Haha!! Love the opening "scene" too. Happy April Fool's Day! Interesting about the converted pocket watches, as I had no idea about those. Great video! Thank you TGV.

I love how the black polo makes it look like a TGV floating head. 😊

Great video as usual ..thank you...if i recall a while back you said you were gonna share yer screen saver site....thanx again i really dig the channel.

You are so right about the sentimental value of watches, thank You for mentioning that :-)

Hey Urban Gentry, thank you for getting me into watches, making quality content and just being a proper gentleman. Keep up the good work! Wholeheartedly From Long Island.

URBAN GENTRY.....YOU ARE THE MAN! WE LOVE YA! KEEP ON EDUCATING US!

I just found your channel and found it to be very informative. Well done.

Whats the nice music in the background lol! Great video as always, can listen to you without getting bored for a long time!

Love the inclusion of the overhyped watches. Man it’s so true! 2019 is the year of the hype. It seems that manufacturers and the watch community are getting sucked into the idea of scarcity. No ones going to miss out and watches are far from scarce. Sure, some high end brands are creating a limited market, but guys for those that collect, don’t lose sight of the journey. It’s a passion of time, over time.

The Mike Myers bit is glorious ha ha. You (if it’s you) look the part...until you stood and somehow the mask is somehow too big ha ha. Nice video as always. Kudos

I'm really happy to see you again! You have a fan here in Ecuador, someone who has really learned a lot with your videos!

Another brilliant video, thank you! :)

Hold up...Tristano remembered a reference number...what have you done with the REAL TGV ;) Great video brother hope you're well!

In every Psycho is a Genius and vice versa, great intro again TGV, I totally agree with number 1

Love the randomness😀. Great videos. Wooden watches, "a little bit wack" I love it!

Thank you TGV for continuing to upload great content. You are a joy to watch and a major influence in my watch collecting journey.

Best channel on youtube. You've helped me avoid so many pitfalls when my watch addiction started. Cheers to a successful 2019!

I had an Omega Seamaster chronograph with a 1040 movement stolen last year. Ironically it was not on eBay.

Excellently put together! Congrats!

Great vid👍🏽that intro All great tips “scumbaggery”😂🤣 🍻mate

A funny intro. Lovely to hear the voice of what I can assume is Mrs TGV. Hopefully she will cameo again.

I've had no issues at all buying seikos, citizen, etc from gray market.. eBay, TJ Maxx , jomashop, etc. Alot of times, the gray market is half the price and these Japanese watches last forever. I wouldn't buy gray market if I were in the market for a Rolex or high end Swiss piece. But for Seiko, citizen, Bulova, it seems just fine

Love the classic intro! You never disappoint TGV!

This video made my day. Great funnies and editing as always TGV!

Eco-friendly watches - you just have to ask, how long before it gets sent to landfill?

#11 - Stupidly OVERPRICED Limited Editions!

Excellent video... Wealth of information. Thanks TGV

Absolutely a great video. Thank you very much.

Kinda freaked out by the Halloween mask.bit to convincing to be honest. I agree with all your points and take most of them into consideration before a purchase(except wooden or fashion,never gonna happen). Btw 'scumbaggery' definitely worth an entry into the English Dictionary.good work fella.

TGV uploaded a video ~ My day is complete :) Thank you brother - Keep up the good work.

Dear tgv, i used to be a watch snob but after watching your channel, i got into watches and appreciated them more than ever..:) bought 2 seiko watches and a swatch body and soul...really amazing...more power! Greetings from the philippines

Amazing content , so professional and easy to watch .... very chill out too , thank you T

I just assumed number one was gonna be the Tudor P01!? ;)

Coming from the same childhood f91 experience, I go with a the casio w800h today. The f91 buttons are a big minus for me, so the w800h is just it.

Your Michael Myers impression is right up their with your Hugo! Spot on! 😀👍

Your vids really chill me out man.

True at about Basel world. Also glad I'm not the only one who is sick of limited editions that just get scalped. From Rolex to Seiko they are all doing it now.

Ther are 3 parties to blame for the crazy prices on the Alpinists. 1) Seiko 2) Unscrupulous sellers 3) Stupid buyers

I started my horological journey because of you TGV and it was when I was doing research for a DW and saw your video discussing it and well I bought myself my first automatic, the beloved Seiko 5 SNK809 😊

Thank you ... As a new watch enthusiastic your videos and authentic opinions are appreciated

Yesss!! Love TGV !

Yesss love your videos TGV!

Utterly brilliant humor splendid. Keep em coming a shear delight. Ha! EDC 😄

Very interesting and informative video, I totally agree with your comments and advise, I have followed you for some time now, even purchased quite afew of your recommendations. Not lately, gone off in different directions, but it is nice to see you back in the chair, with your friend.

I have a dinner plate sized fossil that I bought to "get me back into watches" lol which clearly I was never actually into. I had a casio and bulova quartz dress watch from zales lol. 10 years later I had zero. I got that stupid fossil, which led me to my sieko 5, which lead me to the orient ray 2 I got 2 days ago. Now eyeballing a chronograph. Im not very well paid so the going is slow, but I am super into all of this right now thanks to you. As long as I remain within my budget all should be well. Cant deny starting to really want a speedmaster tho. Like really really want. Thanks TVG.

As a man who had his first mechanical watch stolen whilst on holiday (38mm Christopher Ward trident) I couldn't agree more with your #1 pick. Something that I wouldn't wish on anyone else! Great list and video as always TGV

You twisted bloke TVG! Love your program. Keep up the great content.

I enjoy your skits. Keep up the good work!

You said something profound in your video and I've been thinking about it the past couple of days. Your remark about buying a genuine piece of art and wearing a bit of history on your wrist is so deep, I decided to buy a Sinn 104 like the one you showcased in your video.

Not entirely watch related..but where did you get that Mac radar screen saver....its awesome!

Excellent review with a great deal of valuable information. Every point you made was "right on" and to the point. I have abided by your suggested rules for years, before I watched this KZfaq piece. It's all logical and it makes 100% sense. It is imporant that you continue to make your points and letmyour voice heard. Thank you very much!

Yes! Hugo is getting good at using those claws. Bravo!

I bought a wooden watch a year ago for $50 ..... I hated my self, but the termites loved me

Wearing the A158W while I watch!

Very smartly done. I enjoyed the overview and your commentary.

Since you added that little bit of funniness and just taking a chance going out there at the end, I’m gonna give you a “Like”!

Hey TGV, glad you are back!

Dear TGV, you made me watch-enthusiastic, greetings from Holland : )

This is one of your best intros!!! The dance moves are killer!!

Good to have you back TGV. You're pure class among the watch channels.

Does anybody know what software or website TGV uses for that beautiful radar sonar background?

Your intros, dear Sir, are memorable.

Your videos got me OBSESSED with watches, and all the history behind them, I knew absolutely nothing about them until your vids. I just bought my first Breitling the other day, something I never thought would be possible haha, thank you for all the great content!! God bless

Love the thumbnail! Nice one TGV!

My dad just gave me his Tag Heuer Mercedes Benz SLR to me and I'm loving it, though it's a bit expensive to walk around my area with

I would love to see a durability test on a wooden watch, quite possibly the least durable watch material

TVG, I could NOT be into watches and still love watching your channel. It's like not being a car guy and still loving Top Gear. (Of COURSE the British one.) But I am into watches, so....bonus. Keep it up mate.

Thanks for the tips, I think I´m doing well. Greetings from Brazil!!

I also still stick to your first rule, which is never go in to debt for a watch, so I am patiently saving up for my Tudor Black Bay GMT and also hoping the prices will come down in the meantime. Thanks for the great video and I hope you and yours are doing well. P.S. You are ahead of the game and have Halloween sorted out already too, lol. :)

Wow! I go to work in Beijing on April 2, click on your channel and we are wearing the same watch! Casio digital, great minds. Let me be a bit clearer, I bought it last summer, brought it to Beijing but never wore it. Put it on the first time Tuesday.

thank you so much TGV for your videos.. i really enjoyed them.. i like your perspective and knowledge, and humour.. and thank you for your #1 list stolen watch!! my new Timex watch i just bought was stolen by someone!! and i can’t imagine that new watch being sold again and someone gonna buy it.. i was so angry because it was hard for me to bought that new Timex. thank you for spreading awareness about not buying stolen watch. 👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Just found your channel, I really love your vids! Very informative but also motivational, makes me want to be someone who can afford a sub-mariner someday.

The April first yawn to Baselworld 2019 is true though

Top 3 best selling watches in Czech Republic according to Heureka (biggest price comparison portal) 1. Daniel Wellington DW00100164 2. Foxwood Black Velvet - wooden watch 3. Diesel DZ7370 - 57mm watch ... I dont want to live on this planet anymore

Great video, and entertaining. Brilliant as always.

Good afternoon, I enjoy your videos and continue to learn a lot from them. Keep up the great videos. I am mainly a Casio G-Shock collector and most of them are large in size. I love the larger G-Shock watches even though my wrist is 6.75". My favorite G-Shock model is the GPR-B1000-1A Rangeman. What are your thoughts on the larger G-Shocks? Thank You!

You can buy on the grey market if it is just a Seiko or Citizen. The risk for a real loss is low.

Yea. I buy inexpensive vintage watches and I assume they will require a rebuild. So, I make sure to only buy the ones that I really fancy. In pure financial terms, it is an irrational decision, but I like old watches. Yes, it is risky.

You have really got me into watches, this is the best channel on KZfaq hands down ;)

Great vid TGV once again. Really enjoy your style of presentation, always relaxed yet not rambly. Production quality always on point. Keep up the great work!

I got caught out by a Frankenwatch Oris a couple of years back, I still cringe with embarrassment at the memory..

Hey TGV, Regarding the grey market, I had a pretty bad experience with a grey-market seller (which will remain unnamed). I ordered a Citizen NaviHawk AT, and things seemed fine until I looked closer. The solar panel for the EcoDrive on the center of the dial was much more brown-grey than in the photos that I'd seen, which wasn't a huge issue. What *was* a significant issue was the power reserve. It would take *hours* to charge to full and remain there for mere minutes before dipping to the second segment. Possibly the power cell, possibly the EcoDrive could have caused this. Didn't seem right for a watch that can run for 6 months on a solar charge of 45 minutes. No chance of registering with Citizen's excellent 6yr warranty as is typical with grey market, but I had been very watchful of these details thanks to your previous video about the grey market. I actually called Citizen and got top-tier help; I asked about the replacement cost of the power cell under warranty -- zero, for life. That experience alone convinced me to return the watch and rebuy it from an authorized retailer. The "gotcha" came when I decided to return the watch. Not a restocking fee, but the grey market place charged me their original shipping fees, despite getting originally "free shipping" on top of paying for shipping back to them on my end. Obviously the shipping *isn't* free, but charging that to your customer on a single return is rediculous when that fact was only stated on the RMA form. Not in their returns info section on the website. ONLY on the RMA form. I was out about $40. Not the end of the world, but worth getting a proper warranty from Citizen and not worrying about issues. I found the watch for $80 more on Overstock.com, an authorized Citizen distributor, still about 60% of retail price, and the watch shipped from Citizen *directly.* Lesson learned: always look around. Do your research, and then research further. Thank you for the amazing content, TGV.

Thanks TGV for looking out for us

Absolutely love the Skit the beginning Very hilarious and well planned Best get yet skit

Fun fact (cause I spotted the Enterprise on your desk): Michael M.'s mask is actually based on James T. Kirk's face.

Tristano has referenced/cautioned against certain gray market dealers without naming anyone specifically. I get it. Does anyone know who he's specifically referring to? Great vid, TGV! Thanks :)

I’m one of those people who started with a fashion watch and through the magic of youtubers like yourself, found some Swiss and Japanese brands I love

Great Video TGV!!