A Master Of Time: Nolan's Movies With Hamilton, TAG & Omega Watches

In today’s video I’m joined by special guest Debbie Sanna-KZbinr, writer, and film lover-to discuss Christopher Nolan’s cinematic masterpieces and the watches they feature within their storylines. We delve into Nolan’s obsession with time, and how some watches become iconic and others don’t after playing an important role in movies such as Inception, Interstellar, Memento, and Dunkirk.
We also share our initial thoughts on the highly anticipated movie Tenet, and our expectations. So, join us for a fun chat where horology meets cinema, and don’t forget to add your nominations for future discussions on watches in films in the comments below.
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[@05Rudey]

Hit the like button when Hugo ate someone. It just felt like the right thing to do.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

It’s always nice to see a content creator on this platform’s watch community branch out, and tie horology into other related communities within the broader cultural space. A great way to establish new connections. Nicely done, TGV.

[@alastairsd7097]

There is a certain joy in listening to a considered conversation , conducted by articulate considerate people. It is an uncommon talent to be able to share and encourage conversation.

[@get2themetal]

TGV's critique about Dicaprio's Tag made me wonder if there's a potential for a video on miscast watches? An example of this is the Carl F. Burcher's diver watch being worn by Rambo in Rambo: The Last Blood. Rambo doesn't seem to be the type of character to be into Swiss luxury watches. Stallone yes, Rambo no.

[@SP-pn7xx]

He wore a Panerai in RAMBO too

[@4120306]

True. The watch looks out of place on a down-to-earth recluse. I can't imagine Rambo shopping in a boutique.

[@pluton80]

True, but it that terrible movie got me into scubatec watches.

[@bighands69]

The only people that think the watch was miscast were people who spend too much time thinking about certain things. Millions of people wearing Tag and those just aware of the brand would not care at all.

[@4120306]

@@bighands69 One does not have to "spend too much time thinking" when they are knowledgeable.

[@abdalazizalshaalan7808]

Arguably the best intros on KZbin

[@mdo5121]

GREAT VIDEO....Combining watches and movies....TOP NOTCH. Tarantino thinks Dunkirk is a Masterpiece and one of the best movies of the decade.

[@mrmojorisin724]

I saw Tenet yesterday, it was excellent

[@ph8077]

No, it _really_ wasn't...you're just pretentious & desperately vying for status amongst your fellow movie pseudo-intellectuals.

[@j.t.3739]

A very nice video to watch. Great mix of conversation, movies, watches and Hugo intro (awesome!). This is a hit.

[@dannyfree1120]

Suddenly my watch obsession has taken a back seat.

[@citizen1675]

Lovely eh?

[@razvanon]

I was only going to quick browse this podcast but i ended watching everything. Also, i'm waiting for my hamilton khaki field mechanical to come which is stuck at the customs at this moment. Great podcast !

[@jmmartin7766]

It's the only podcast I've really ever been able to sit through 100%... TGV really has a good thing going!

[@AliMalik-jp3qs]

This video brings together my two favorite things: movies and watches

[@escuderiaferrari8012]

Hugo is in the multiverse wondering who to go after next.

[@kapitanXbomber1989]

I watch this show only for Hugo.

[@CaneTopper]

I bought the "Cooper" Hamilton Khaki Automatic due to my deep love of Interstellar. Its a gorgeous piece and dear to my heart.

[@YouDadu]

I bought the Murph for the same reason

[@youwebz]

Still going well?

[@CaneTopper]

@@youwebzyes, it is.

[@Balaganesh]

Loves this collab. Would like to see more chats with Debbie. Movies and Watches are my two favorite things

[@cd1sm]

Fun fact: Inception was actually inspired by the anime film Paprika. Nolan hasn’t actually cited it as a source of inspiration, but it was released in 2006 and the similarities are numerous. Some people accuse Inception of being a rip off, but I personally enjoy both films and I think they’re both distinct enough to be appreciated independently. Paprika is available for rent or purchase on prime video if anyone is interested in watching it.

[@theurbangentry]

Deffo going to add the to. my watch list, thank you! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@cd1sm]

The Urban Gentry absolutely! I would also recommend perfect blue by satoshi kon (same director as paprika) which i just found out is available on vudu although I managed to find a physical copy. Would love to see a favorite movie list in a future video btw!

[@kuroshinko427]

Satoshi Kon films are a must watch! Paprika wasn't the only film by Satoshi Kon to inspire Hollywood. Black Swan was rumored to be inspired by another movie of Satoshi Kon, Perfect Blue!

[@cd1sm]

Kuro Shinko I love perfect blue, but I didn’t know that! Good to know, especially as a black swan fan as well

[@mystic48209]

Paprika to westerners but Papurika to the asians. Paprika (Japanese: パプリカ, Hepburn: Papurika) is a 2006 Japanese science-fiction psychological thriller anime film co-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, based on Yasutaka Tsutsui 's 1993 novel of the same name, about a research psychologist who uses a device that permits therapists to help patients by entering their dreams. The same thing happened to Citizen Watch company and how the name got wsternised: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (シチズン時計株式会社, Shichizun tokei Kabushiki-gaisha). The Mayor of Tokyo, Mr Shimpei Goto, named the watch “CITIZEN” with the hope that the watch, a luxury item of those times, would become widely available to ordinary citizens and be sold throughout the world. He got this right. vintagecitizenwatches.com/tag/citizen-watch-history/

[@monstrok]

"Liked" the video right away in a fit of panic! I figured out the riddle - We all travel forward in time but collectors have the ability to travel in the past.

[@rightuppercut1426]

Wow! A new half an hour vid by The Urban Gentry about two of my favorite topics, watches and movies! You spoil us, so closely before the weekend. Very nice collab with Debbie. I really enjoyed this one. Haven’t seen Nolan’s “Tenet” yet, so had to steer away from any info about this, undoubtfully, masterpiece. What a coincidence, checked out the Murph-watch earlier this week, since I’m thinking about a new addition to my humble collection. Have a great weekend, TGV. Best regards.

[@MrRoyalty33]

Loved the level of depth to this episode and also you managed to blend both of your shows so that you two weren't overshadowing each other. One of the best shows, from a creative and layered perspective yet.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much Christopher, I can't tell you how flattered and honored I am by your comment. You have inspired me. Onwards & upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@bogrot69]

I really enjoyed this. Dedicated Nolanite here but I noticed one mistake. Hamilton didn't make the Murph too big. It was a one to one replica of the original prop watch, bang on 42mm and a perfect fit for my eight inch wrist. I couldn't be more satisfied with it. Cheers 😁💕

[@paulodr33]

I've never clicked on a video faster, then liked it without it playing yet. 😂

[@miguelbarrera8052]

Interstellar is one of my favourite movies and definitely my favourite Nolan movie. Though Inception is right behind it. The use of watches is also great. I love the movies that ise time. Memento was a revelation to me, amazing!

[@henrywest7217]

Movies and watches, sensational!

[@FunWithAJ]

This would have been the perfect segment for you to talk about Hamiltons Khaki BeLow used in Tenet. They've been blasting it's use all over the Internet.

[@charlie_yt1164]

As a Nolan and a watch fan, this is absolute gold!

[@temar_tinez]

Mate your openings are gold!!!

[@britannia2129]

No bloody way. Just watched interstellar yesterday and had this very thought- the JLC in Batman, those iconic Hamiltons, etc. That’s a genuinely crazy and slightly shocking coincidence!!

[@Zotrax1946]

20:44 a million applause for this point!

[@mahlanguism]

This episode is a classic...again, and I've said this before, thanks for bringing us such great content....for free!!!!

[@andrewsartwork]

the gentry has been one of the few things getting me through quarantine thank ya

[@aurellio33]

Bit of glamour on TGV, now your channel has it all😂

[@ThePharaohsCat]

Great discussion. Excellent content. Plenty of juicy details.

[@marcelocornejo7239]

What a fantastic video, absolutely amazing. I'm a huge Nolan fan and rencently a watch lover so this may be the best 30 minutes video i have ever seen in KZbin. Thank you for this TGV. Wish you all the best in future projects.

[@christopherwherry7510]

Fantastic Guest!

[@heikowallauer]

Good morning TGV! Great Video and a very unexpected collaboration, I have to say! I'm a little late to the party, but a great way to enjoy my morning coffee! Have a great friday!

[@Lamattack]

OMG I just got out of the theatre for Tenet. I'd love to own a screen accurate watch from a Nolan film one day. Love you and your work!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. Love you too! Onwards and upwards. Best regards, TGV

[@LGseeker]

these intro videos are getting more and more intense and I am all here for it.

[@jiboo6850]

OMG Debbie is gorgeous.

[@salemlove826]

This was really cool, intriguing conversation. I honestly didn’t know what the point was for the first minute-i was kind of just scratching my head, but listening to it i understood and learned tons about film and watches and the marriage those two have when it’s all put together on the big screen. It came together really nice and fluid by two people just speaking their passions and just kind of intertwining the two in a interesting way. Cool and original

[@DjRjSolarStar]

Finished heating my dinner and was wondering which watch video to eat to. Perfect timing.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you and buon appetito! Best regards, TGV

[@alexanderdrury3308]

Cool crossover episode! I’d be interested in seeing you two do another on how prop masters choose watches to complement character development. An extended history of Hamilton in cinema could also be cool.

[@nmfl100]

I like Nolan's movies, but the only one I love is The Prestige. Cracking film.

[@cdb5001]

One of the best films that no one recognizes. Brilliant.

[@Jonsson474]

What an absolutely superb interview/discussion with two very talented people. Very entertaining.

[@arbestcrontisb4248]

My favourite movie by Nolan is The Dark Knight. Absolutely brilliant movie. One of the best of all time imo

[@ravishirol2762]

What an absolutely amazing video. Both of you sharing different perspectives with such finesse and knowledge in your respective fields. Interesting and informative in equal measures. Brilliant!!! Much love from India

[@ManoloVintage]

How so many likes in 5 minutes? Oh. Oh....😱 I'm hitting the like button!!!!

[@jmmartin7766]

*Inception* is a powerful thing, my friend... Where 5 minutes equals 5 years worth of likes... 🖒😎

[@MarcoZ1ITA1]

Did not expect to see Debbie here, but am pleasantly surprised. She's a great youtuber, and it's no wonder you know\follow\like her.

[@BosunM8James]

Quality entertainment, as to be expected. Well done TGV.

[@ma1ist]

I had no idea Zimmer was doing the soundtrack to Dune. Been waiting for this movie for 5 years now. It's gonna be so good.

[@UNSCPILOT]

Having seen it twice in the theater now, it was pretty freaking good, absolutely one if the best theater experiences I've had in a while

[@ma1ist]

@@UNSCPILOT Yeah the theatre IMAX experience was amazing. The voice just hits different and so does the throat singing

[@MrRoyck10]

Epic intro with Hugo snacking on those who have no appreciation of TGV' s leading production, I wait to see Hugo go over to Australia for a big brunch. Thanks and keep safe TGV.

[@LiveCustoms]

Your cinema/movie videos are always my favourite

[@AsianGentleman]

Simple conversation between two highly intellectual people speaking on interesting topics they are deeply passionate about. Love it!

[@declanmacskye5941]

Thanks great conversation and interwoven clips. As a movie fan and Nolan fan very informative. I liked the vintage Omega you wore. Have finally subscribed! Cheers.

[@BosunM8James]

So many interesting details that were discussed in this conversation I missed in the movies mentioned. I truly hope both TGV and Debbie will collaborate again now that Tenent has been released.

[@soap.333]

I love the video! Every video you make Tristano is pure class! I can almost feel when that beautiful dopeness of an intro song! Cheers TGV be blessed always!

[@joasheedesilva386]

I’m from Malaysia and I’ve just watched Tenet...its the most confusing of Nolan’s movies if u over think it. Anyway I’m still pinning for the Khaki Navy Belowzero, have been for a while now since I found out it was on The Martian too.

[@ph8077]

If you're a bona fide pretentious pseudo, you must pretend to understand Tenet.

[@mystic48209]

Omg! Hugo ate someone! I am hitting the like button. Hugo, please don't put me on your menu!

[@webheadgabe1177]

Yes I was just thinking of how great this video would be ! thanks TGV ! Just saw tenet yesterday and before going into the cinema placed a deposit on the watch used in the film .

[@MKF30]

Cool video, the watch thing is cool and all but also mostly watched for Debbie! 😁😎She has a cool channel!

[@rolandogonzalez1374]

Inception is my #1 film!

[@bearclooneywatches4186]

Ha ha ha Hugo vs Batman! Batman had no chance. I immediately liked this video so I don’t end up like guy who didn’t. 😂. Debbie was lovely guest. Thank you

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Mr Clooney, once again you are a gent with your kind words. Best regards, TGV

[@richardshaw1968]

Layers of time....Pulp Fiction anybody?

[@JogieGlenMait]

Never had a dull moment in this video. Information packed.

[@johnpisuena7297]

GREAT INTERVIEW KUDOS TGV😊 IM ALSO A FAN OF KURASAWA'S SEVEN SAMURAI.AFTER THAT MOVIE CAME MAGNIFICENT 7 WATCHED MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ACTOR YUL BRYNNER.

[@stevenbeattie1137]

I've been in love with the Orfina Porsche Design watches since they featured on the wrists of my heroes Bodie and Doyle in The Professionals way back in the late seventies/early eighties. Lots of cool watches featured throughout the run including IWC, Heuer, (other) Porsche Design and occasionally novelty watches like a Supeman watch(bought for Bodie after his new Heuer gets smashed whike dealing with some baddies). My watch obsession started at a young age lol.

[@johannguasch754]

So cool, I'd like to watch more of this kind of content! great balance of watch talk, pop culture, and everything in between. More!

[@chauhanrajput4733]

Thank you for showing showing a truly gentleman watch.. that is a pure critical hardcore intensely infinitely gentleman watch you are wearing.

[@WonderofWatches]

Looking forward to watching this after work tgv, thanks mate, think your channel is brilliant

[@luigialuyi29]

Zerozerozero is now arousing my curiosity.

[@matthewp.1027]

Omg, the music of interception "Time" the most inspiring, mhystic, and beautiful. Just as interstellar music. You can feel the "time" in it!

[@Daavi85]

Agreed, the music is amazing!! You can feel the emotion from it.

[@raal5761]

Ludwig Göransson is composing the music for Tenet. We can expect masterpiece after masterpiece!!

[@raal5761]

Same brilliant guy that made the memorable Black Panther score

[@theurbangentry]

WOW!!!!! That is very cool to hear, thank you for sharing, Deffo, looking forward to it now, thank you. Best regards, TGV

[@bravowhiskey4684]

This is The Way!

[@mikemcnice3868]

A brilliant episode, three great movies you talk about, a lovely guest. Hugo in the intro! Thumbs up Tristano ;)

[@neyspeaking]

Good conversation there, I'm enjoying it so much. More of this, please. Not just watches in movies, of course, but a wider range of discussions related to horology. Thanks, TGV!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Waraney and duly noted, hopefully much more to come! Best regards, TGV

[@kennethMblake]

Liked after the first minute. My three children love Hugo.

[@marcoTOcom]

Great video, excellent commentary from both of you

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

Never late for a TGV vid🤘🤘🤘🍹🍹🍹💚💚

[@PaoloZucchetti]

WOW! I already follow Debbie, what a surprise to see two of my favorite KZbin in the same video!!

[@rouju]

Great content here!. Debbie shouldn't dress to kill but she did it anyway for the viewer and I really appreciate it

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

She's incredibly beautiful.

[@MAELOB]

What happened to Bruce Wayne’s JLC Reverso?😳

[@theurbangentry]

I did mention it, but alas, it didn't make the final cut! However, I am planning to do a video on JLC later this year you will be glad to know :D Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@thomasbennett5837]

To be honest I feel batman watches could be a video all in itself 👌🏻

[@peteflaherty3573]

Pete here , just started to watch , I also follow the gentleman code , but I feel you may have missed one thing , Hankcerchf. I always have 2, the worst thing washing your hands and no way to dry them ,

[@JlandelMoncada1]

Hugh Laurie wore a Khaki King in "House" I believe. It's a great brand. I never noticed the watches in the Nolan films until Interstellar. Cool video brother. 👌🏼

[@1beyblader1]

Dear TheUrbanGentry, Hi, I’m Jake and I am 16 years old. I have recently started getting into the hobby and stumbled upon your channel. I have been watching a lot of your videos and they have really interested me into starting a collection. I have already a bought a G-shock as my beater watch and a Seiko quartz chronograph for wearing with my school uniform. I wear gym/athletic clothes all the time and I’m looking for an everyday watch that would go with those kinds of outfits. I am willing to spend up to $200 for an everyday watch (possibly a dive watch) as the third piece in my collection. As I am new to the hobby, I’m having trouble picking which band to use as I’m not quite sure if a stainless steel band is “too much” for athletic/gym clothes. I would love to hear your opinion on which watch I should get for that price point. I love the videos, keep up the great work. Thanks, Jake

[@Daavi85]

Hey Jake, I personally think a bracelet option works perfectly well with athletic gear especially on a diver since originally it's a more utilitarian look and you could always take the bracelet off and even use a NATO strap so you'll have the option, I'd go bracelet for that reason, in the price range you're looking there are alot of options and I think a great option would be one of the Seiko 5 dive watches, you can even get an automatic in that price range, Orient is another great Japanese watch brand and some of there diver's can be had a great prices as well and don't forget about Casio's diver that can be had for under $100 and it's a quality watch for the money and proven durability, I forget the model name I'm referencing but its a classic dive watch design and looks great, there's many good brands but in the end just make sure you buy what you like and will enjoy, thats most important, hope I could be of some help young man, have fun on your watch journey.

[@Lanz1964]

Some incredible suits and watches in TENET. I hope you enjoy it when its safe to go watch it..

[@bravowhiskey4684]

I knew there was something missing from my collection... I don’t have a Debbie. Ah, you always find the most exquisite things TGV. Cheers 🧐 😂

[@pablorages1241]

Daym .... Debbie is lovely !

[@j.burgess4459]

There is such a relaxed and knowledgable vibe about this conversation - more like this please :-)

[@debyton]

The lasting effect of seeing Back To The Future at a tender age.

[@klausm5460]

It´s a pity the video was too late for my bedtime when it was released. Christopher Nolan has become my favorite director and his depiction of time as a crucial element makes for astounding storylines. Thanks for the cool topic.

[@raymondfoo9045]

I quickly go and like this videos after the intro lol.

[@stevefox8605]

Big sci-fi fan (card carrying Trekkie 🖖🏻) but must agree, Dunkirk is Nolan at his best. Going to see Tenet for my birthday (50th 😳!!)... So I see a Hamilton in my future ( x wind auto chrono gift to myself) Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@edhammond6911]

Absolutely love this video. Totally new info for me. I find Debbie extremely interesting. Gave me a lot of movies I need to watch. Spread your wings TGV. As much as I love your watch videos, I love to see you go into different subjects even more. Onward and upward.SEIKO IS KING !!!

[@theurbangentry]

So glad to hear Ed, as for Seiko, haha, I could not agree with you more too. Hail to the king!!! :D Thank you and you will be glad to know, lot more collaborations on the way. Best regards, TGV

[@edhammond6911]

The Urban Gentry Great news TGV. Your positive attitude has been a positive effect on my life. You also got me in to watch collecting. 50 watches and 30 Seikos later. I’m disappointed you didn’t get to go to Japan and the Seiko headquarters this year. I just knew you were going to buy a grand Seiko over there. I am glad you and the Mrs. got out of NYC before things got crazy.God bless you brother.

[@chriszivoder2650]

Great video, I loved every minute of it (time reference). Movies and watches, what's not to like. :)

[@megasoid]

One of your best segments, very engaging! As others have said, the best content creators branch out and tie their core subject into the broader cultural space. Thank you.

[@abrahamthomas4882]

Love this concept of intersecting movie fandom + watch fandom = movatch fandom ;)

[@yoinkhaha]

Shout out to the 2006 Satoshi Kon film Paprika, from which they took the idea for 2010's Inception, but which is much more imaginative, colorful and mysterious. Perfect subject matter for an animated film!

[@poozizzle]

I love it when you bring in other KZbinrs!

[@andycarr9722]

I love the Hamilton khaki below zero navy in tenet. Think its same one Matt Damon wares in the martian. Watch id love to own but at 46mm its a little to big sadly. Biggest watches in my collection are 42mm and i think anything bigger would look ridiculous on my small wrist. Which is sad as i do like it

[@SerpentsAndSnakes]

Nolan is a fantastic director, highly reccomend The Following. Bought it on criterion because I liked it so much.

[@yurongjiang7125]

It wasn't Zimmer who did the scores for Tenet, but whoever did it, it was fucking brilliant also

[@phillopp]

Super entertaining video!

[@adrianmcnally6006]

Great format and interesting to see you bounce ideas off a guest, please consider doing more of these 👍

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Adrian, you will be glad to know three are many more guest planned. Best regards, TGV