Q&A Talk: Do Rolex Owners Suck? LV Watches, Rangemaster 2, In-House Islanders, YouTube Advice & More

[@Guruforaday]

Is the 🐱 out of the 💼 with the actual grail? Mine is a vacheron constatin American 1921 🤪

[@theurbangentry]

I presume you missed this one.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2a6nIivhM57jsk Enjoy if you did! Thank you, Best regards, TGV P.s. LOVE your VC choice, absolute pure class.

[@johnhunterpPhD]

​@@theurbangentry​​ Can you please let Marc know that I'm ready to be adopted as his watch collecting son, grazie in anticipo

[@hellper198]

Pure Class and an Excellent Choice!

[@Taylorripsharleys]

I always love these videos. I love listening to them while driving at work. I’m incredibly exited to see the Rangemaster 2! Thanks you two. Great content as always. Cheers

[@Brazzelkanal]

As an engineer myself, I like Citizen Eco Drives, good price value, very good finish, hassle free, maintenance free and precise.

[@stallservices]

The Citizen Tough was one of the best watches I’ve owned (until I gave it to a good friend). Absolutely bulletproof and a great analogue alternative to a gshock

[@Brazzelkanal]

@bosco1603 Absolutely! Looked at the Seiko Solar Sumo GMT, unfortunately, the bezel looks super cheap and the bracelet is a let down. A good Promaster Eco Drive GMT would be awesome.

[@Anirossa]

Same, I'm a mechanical engineer and my daily driver is a Seiko Solar divewatch. Mechanical movements are cool, but how a photon-driven watch functions isn't any less intresting or cool to me, honestly, I think it's even more cool.

[@mclovinhawaii3905]

As the poster of the question, I totally thought the answer would go down the direction of the railway engineers or a military aspect (royal engineers, naval navigators, etc.). But yes, as an engineer (and always will be) I do think that a no-nonsense time and date, dependable time-keeper through thick and thin is the definition of an “engineer’s watch”.

[@Anirossa]

@@mclovinhawaii3905 Can only speak from my own experience as a young mech. engineer. My mech. engineer professors more or less all wore chronographs, students in my class had mostly smart watches, G-shocks and also remember one having mechanical prx. What I have seen in wider terms from engineers however, is that we seem to be drawn in by very functional watches, so watches that are very easy to read or have great functionality. Personally, I am extremely drawn to the sinn 556a, Laco, Stowa, IWC as well as some glashutte original watches.

[@alexm2113]

An hour long discussion to enjoy on a Friday night? Yes! Thanks to you and to Marc, T.

[@TheShane209]

An hour long video is just what I needed it’s been the most stressful month of my life helping my friend and her kids out living with me and providing. This is just what I need to take my mind off things

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Shane and keep up the good fight. So sorry to hear it has been a tough time. I wish you all the best, onwards and ever upwards m friend! T.

[@jasonreeve5012]

Another fabulous video! Top ten watches? My attempt at it…. 1. Rolex Submariner 2. Omega Speedmaster 3. Casio F91W 4. AP Royal Oak 5. Cartier Tank 6. Casio G Shock 7. Seiko Turtle 8. Brietling Navitimer 9. Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake 10. Patek Phillipe Nautilus

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV! Great to have you both back on the channel! Looking forwaord to next hour of watchtalk! Best regards!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Heiko, have a glorious weekend my friend, chin chin! 😎🥂 Best as always, T.

[@latinballa88]

WIFE and POUNDING in the same sentence + “future wife.” I wouldn’t hold my breath for that wall clock 😂

[@rubenmerrill1103]

@Romans828KJV I don’t think so. I think he just meant it would be the future when his wife sees the video, as opposed to the present time of recording.

[@Phovhan]

Regarding Marc's kids not wearing watches: my 15 year-old daughter loves and appropriated my Casio 'Mission Impossible' DW290, and I treated her to a Swatch Irony from the Grand Central Station store. She always notices what's new in my collection.

[@miroslavrnjakovic8850]

My 15 year old daughter detests watches (my wife and I both collect), to the extent that she refuses to wear anything on her wrist.

[@balconybill]

Always a treat when Marc and TGV opine. Thanks fellas as always. Best. Mark.

[@bartwilliams1992]

Great insights! Zero snobbery!!

[@Deej_Gaming]

The Arnie and the Day-Date are such a good movie combo!

[@edgarchaput1793]

I've been watching the Urban Gentry for several years and always enjoy these monthly episodes with Mark. I don't think I've ever laughed as hard as I did when Mark made that face at 24:50 in reaction to TGV saying the highest he'd go is Casio and anything after that is superfluous. His face is saying, "Yo, no you just didn't!"

[@HobbyOfHours]

Hey guys! Thanks for putting in the time and work on this one. Really enjoyed the long format exploration of multiple questions/subjects. Cheers, D

[@goran3149]

Oh, I get so excited for these videos, especially when I see 1:03:50...love it...10/10

[@joeltoddwilliams3568]

Once again you guys made my weekend thanks

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Awesome to see you guys together again! Thanks so much. Hope you are both well! Onward and upward. Can’t wait to see the new release!

[@WristSaga]

Hi TGV! Thank you for your great work into the watch world! Your videos inspired me to start a KZbin channel about watches. A few years ago I saw you on KZbin and I couldn’t stop watching your videos since then. You are a true influence for me as from watching your videos I found a lot about watches and history and horology and I bought a lot of watches as well. Now I have a huge collection, especially Casio, suitable for my budget and from time to time I dedicate a few hours a week from my busy teacher job to review and share them with the watch community on KZbin! I’ m looking forward to the next featured release with you and Marc. Ciao from Europe!🤗

[@claudtalkz2194]

You guys are so charming- thanks for taking the time to put this together

[@baconandbezels6992]

This was a very entertaining q&a, felt very encouraged when you were talking about small KZbin channels. Your comments on my videos have been a huge encouragement. As it pertains to grail watches, I’m currently saving up for mine, a vintage Rolex air king. Feel like I’ve been saving forever but can’t wait to finally obtain it! Thanks for all you do.

[@johnviano4584]

Hi TGV, always great to see you and Marc in collaboration. Thanks for the video! Cheers, John

[@theurbangentry]

Ciao John, always great to see you too. Have a wonderful weekend my amico mio 🥂😎 Best as always, T.

[@henkvandebeek7921]

Had to wait til I had some time to sit down and watch this and give it my full attention. Epic as ever

[@WristUnwound]

Two of my favorite channels on the same screen without two windows!!!! I love to see it!

[@j.h.2967]

As always, great video, TGV and Marc! Are you going to review the new upcoming Seiko Marinemaster SLA079/77?

[@michalwysocki970]

Hello gentlemen. Thank you both for yet another brilliant episode as always super enjoyable and interesting to watch . Sneaky question/suggestion 😏Would you ever consider reviewing some of the best aftermarket watch bracelets? There are so many out there on the market and they can be and surely are a great addition to the watches we own and love. It came to my mind as I have recently purchased my JB Forstner Comfit mesh and I know my Longines will never see its original bracelet no more

[@WatchReviewRewind]

100% agree with the KZbin advice! It's not easy still trying to find a good balance between "watch review" and "watch talk" if that makes sense? You and Marc were my first introduction into the Watch space on KZbin. I think for many others as well

[@dcastillo1313]

Beautiful question and beautiful answers on who inherits the collection in 200 years. Maravilloso

[@konradk.2898]

Pure of class q&a 👌

[@nunopeneda8156]

Thank you!! You both are the definition of the diferentiator factor! All the very best

[@hawkeye454]

The OG's of class are back! Love your videos gents!

[@Anman619]

Great way to start the weekend. I watch every TGV video, keep up the great work. Marc and TGV are a treat.

[@chemist2517]

Great Q+A guys. I can't wait to see the next chapter for the rangemaster.

[@cgarcia3964]

Great conversation between the two of you, please continue making videos like this.

[@Redacted_Actual_]

Cool to hear, Mark! My great-grandmother was one of Oppenheimer's office ladies.

[@stallservices]

Great collaboration as always lads! I suggest including the George Daniels anniversary watch in your list of '10 watches you should know' when getting into the hobby. This collaborative masterpiece from Roger Smith and George Daniels exemplifies the pinnacle of watchmaking craftsmanship. Also, the history behind George, Roger and their craft is a joy to learn. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to see one up close.

[@bluebatmedia6100]

Excellent episode! I really enjoyed the great questions and answers.

[@alvinmick218]

So many nuggets of knowledge and insight! Always enjoyable and entertaining. Well done 🥃

[@macrowatchman]

I really enjoyed this episode, TGV! Keep up the good work, have a great weekend!

[@bogrot69]

Great way to kick off the weekend! Always a pleasure!❤

[@Silver-st2zq]

Good questions and answers and loved the banter 👍

[@JohnFolpp]

Always love your sessions of random watch chat. Thanks again. Much appreciated

[@DP185-h3x]

Awesome Collab, as always. Great Chemistry between you Gents. Keep up the great work.

[@Spectrecontrol]

Watches you should know Accutron; Rolex Oyster; PRX; Moonswatch (sorry..); GShock & F91w; Grand Seiko 4 Seasons series; Royal Oak; Timex Weekender; Seiko Turtle; Vulcain Cricket

[@jeremycorrao]

Great video! Really enjoyed the questions and cannot wait to the see the RM2! Cheers!

[@MichaelMatthews-ne8cv]

Wow. One of the fastest hours on the internet. Very engrossing, entertaining and, thought provoking.

[@judefreeman4097]

Always great to see two friends pounding it out talking about watches LOL! Cant wait to see what the TVG and Islander collab looks like as well! Thanks for the upload as always, you guys are a huge inspiration to my own watch collecting. Have a great weekend!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to hear. Onwards, upwards and have a wonderful weekend too 😎🥂 Best regards, TGV

[@aaronkeyes8943]

The forged carbon Squale reminds me of my Seiko SPB253. There is something about black and orange color combo that just works for me. Great video as always!

[@kicksnfigs8658]

Definitely do the Top watches every aspiring enthusiast should know. Nice discussion from 2 of the most down to earth and practical creators in this space. 🙏

[@paperback10]

Great video. Thanks guys. I don't have anyone to talk watches with, so being a fly on your wall is great fun.

[@billlui2269]

Thank you TGV for including my question in your Q&A video. Another point in my question was that the choice of the Hanhart is the 417 ES 1954 Flyback.

[@billlui2269]

TGV, Congratulations on your recent Hanhart collaboration.

[@VermiKello]

With regards to grail I’m more vintage inclined, and recently I’ve been trying to find at least one grail from every decade (or even an inspired re-release) starting with the 30s. Some of my personal choices would be… 1. Gold plated American watch from the 30s (depression/prohibition era) 2. WW2-era pilot watch from early 40s 3. My father’s birth year watch from 50s which I was able to acquire a couple years ago 4. Casio calculator watch from the 80s which I was also able to acquire recently in good working condition. 5. Still confused about 60s, 70s, 90s and 00s. What are your thoughts?

[@mattgurney3756]

Great video as always guys, love you two collaborating! On separate note TGV I love your glasses, what are they?I need a new pair and I love the design. Gracie Mille!

[@BandrewScott]

Marc & TGV back at it again. Let’s go.

[@Javi_C]

The Iconic Duo is back! 😊

[@rorrt]

Thanks for answering my question on LV. And I look forward to a future video on them. I've seen lots of buzz around them in recent years. And their watch dept has been splashing the cash. Wonder if and when they will break through as other top horology brands have with THE ONE.

[@ozzybenittah8229]

Amazing video. Enjoyed this one a lot! Keep on.. ❤

[@mattshaffer5935]

Love you guys thanks so much for your hard work!

[@cardinalj]

Thanks for the video! My biggest watch regret was tudor sub early on. I sold it to make some money because the price is jumped up. Now I would never pay the prices it's asking.I miss that watch and I learned a very valuable lesson.

[@chilledtea6614]

Thank you for uploading on my birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

[@peterv9492]

I have 2 LV watches in my collection. One diver, which design wise I absolutely love (and get a lot of compliments about), and the other is the LV277 Chronograph with the El Primero movement. I'm a fan of the El Primero, but not a fan of the designs at the time. So the LV was a great solution! Love it. And as you mentioned Montblanc, I also own a Montblanc Rieussec. A fabulous and original one-pusher chronograph. Look at that movement, just stunning!

[@chris555]

Looking forward for this Rangemaster 2!

[@bsib5021]

I love this new Carry On Watches style 😂😂😂. Great work as always

[@azdbuk]

I am down with the book and literary inquiries. I actually pause to look at peoples bookshelves in the background. Consider a book themed vid sometime perhaps.

[@RolandDigsIt]

I love the collab vids. I always gain knowledge from you two. I have a small KZbin channel where I do a mix of Watch reviews along with other items that I dig. But wondering if I should mainly focus on 1 type of content? I feel like mixing things up feels creatively right for me but of course, I want to grow. Question: It seems like I hear so many Rolex owners say that buying a watch that looks like a Rolex model (Sub, DateJust, etc) means you wish you had the real thing. But for the past 75 years, Rolex designers have engrained what a watch should look like into our culture. So much so that its hard for todays watch designers to come up with something that strays from those standards and still becomes iconic itself. Like the Bel Canto or most of Chaykins designs. What are your thoughts on watches that look so much like Rolex models? SeaStar, ProMaster, Hydroconquest, Tsuyosa, PRX and so on?

[@johnd-xd9sn]

TGV and Marc are back for a nice long discusssion! Grabbing a drink to sit back and enjoy! Cheers to you two gents! O&U

[@theurbangentry]

Grazie fratello, chin chin!😎🥂 Parliamo presto. T.

[@johnd-xd9sn]

@@theurbangentry the EarthLink comment had me rolling 🤣🤣

[@the_garden_gang]

Possession clip and Pazuzu on the shelf! Very cultured! I doff my cap!❤

[@richardtwyning]

Wow, the best yet of these collaborations. I would love to see you visit Marc for the next one, especially now you've moved closer. It does worry me what will happen to my watches and computers etc. My son isn't focused is a polite way of saying it and I can't imagine trusting him with anything at the moment 😢 I'm much more excited now you've given away more details of the new Rangemaster. I hope by saying that the case is insane it is going to be a fair size? I'm sure it will be very safe 😁 Keep up the good work 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@chris555]

Thankyou both for answering the questions. Much appreciated 👍 The whole indiglo proves to be very useful for me in work & as a very inexpensive watch, the Timex Expedition is such great tool in complete darkness.....Maybe i need the re-issue Marlin also! Marc's kids will appreciate watches as they get older, I'm sure of it. Maybe they'll get involved with the business! Maybe im a little obsessed with death also so ill start living the here & now like TGV said. Nice to have some family members into watches also, I'm slowly working on getting my brothers into them.

[@pacovl46]

The first generation Montblanc Timewalker GMT, as well as the Timewalker chronograph are absolutely beautiful watches. Both are on my grail list. The GMT is the perfect amalgamation between a sports and a dress watch. I absolutely love that one.

[@drnick40]

Love you guys! My KZbin watch buddies.

[@mystic48209]

So much horology knowledge gained in this show. I enjoy hearing about the lesser known but well made watxhes. Sometimes i wonder if the zeitgeist of a period determines the design of the watches. Lately, the microbrands have been getting praises and rave reviews. Cheers to TGV and Marc.

[@frankieb2784]

Wait.. what? This is a watch channel? Hey, I love you two.. Marc..I have 3 Islanders and love them.. TGV.. your productions are exceptional! Frank in Colorado

[@thomaseickhoff]

Fi-nal-ly! 🤩 In enjoy your conversations so much. Your positive, informative, fun vibes perfectly represent what this hobby is to me. Thanks a lot - and please keep it up!

[@hoppysport2872]

The Omega Speedmaster Professional was my grail watch. I bought a pre-owned in for $375 in 1988 and was my daily until buying a pretty-much-brand-new Bulova Lunar Pilot bracelet model in 2015 (too big on seller's wrist). I love the Lunar Pilot. Still thrilling to look at and use.

[@paulbugoni2846]

Great end to a long week. Auguri!

[@OfTheDay.365]

Hi this is TGV from Long Island Gentry

[@tomroeder7348]

I still wear my Rangemaster Automatic often, really looking forward to the new one!

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌🙌 Love it, that made my day, thank you Tom, here's to you🥂 Best regards, TGV

[@pomposso_typer]

Probably my top 10 to know as a new person to watches: Submariner, Daytona, Speedmaster, Datejust, f91w, dw5600, Royal Oak, Tank, Khaki, Turtle.

[@ciolobmw]

Love the colab

[@shirtpocketvids5395]

Great video guys! Please do another Q&A soon, cheers

[@keanu_alfaro]

i must have the rangemaster 2 - CAN'T WAIT

[@Phovhan]

I have that 'Shall I sell it?' with my black-faced Squale 1521 every few months - I totally know what TGV means here. But it's still here and it's my third one.

[@ninjasrose1653]

I’d absolutely LOVE to see you guys collaborate on a digital watch. Just throwing that out there haha! Also, a question - I think it’s entirely possible to have a two watch collection. Although not desirable by any means lol. I think you may have already answered this in the video indirectly, but what would yours be and why? I’m a very active “outdoorsy” kind of guy. So, based off of my lifestyle. Mine would be the Seiko speedy - (Panda dial) and the G Shock 5610u. Also your taste in books TGV is top class! I’m just about to start theWARofART by Steven Pressfield.

[@1114gabby]

Marks response on diminishing returns was really quite good. You get much above Citizen Eco Drive its mostly just because you like it.

[@timwallack1479]

The 10 for right now to navigate the landscape from $-$$$$ - GShock - Seiko Turtle - Hamilton Khaki Mechanical - Tissot PRX - Tudor Blackbay - Omega Seamaster - Omega Speedmaster - Rolex Submariner - Rolex Daytona (or could swap for the GMT) - AP Royal Oak

[@CJL_One_more_watch]

@TGV, regarding Montblanc watches, they bought the old brand Minerva which in the 50s 60s had a reputation on their chronographs so...worth checking out. Also on my opinion Hermes have a good taste on some dress pieces that are worth considering their price range. (Can't wait to see the Range Master 2!🎉)

[@The_whit3_rav3n]

I like the LV creations. But I like art centered advent guard time pieces. Just because of the work gone into it and it breaks away from the mundane look of more traditional watch styles. Great episode and conversation. Andrew

[@iansclone]

45 minutes into this video and there's a knock at my door. It's my LIW purchase two days early. Today is a good day.

[@FuquaRomeo]

I love that you included every shot of Marc sleepily rubbing his face and then casually zoomed in on him yawning sheepishly. 😂

[@MisterKnightly]

I'd say the most important watch that an new collector needs to know is the Panerai Radiomir. Nothing's better than a Panerai.

[@jipke]

My bits are truly chuffed.

[@mordeth1964]

Great video guys and very entertaining. As far as grail watches go, my take is possibly a little skewiff. My grail watch is actually the blue Casio Duro my beautiful wife bought me; there are no watches I would rather have, yet I own more expensive watches.

[@josephgschwartz]

As a practicing engineer, I have two watches that define what I wear. One is a G-Shock, in the field you can’t beat it. The other is a dive watch which I often use to time things especially meetings, I will end a meeting on time, no matter what

[@JohnDoe-fn1me]

Hello Mr. UG, another great video. Congrats 👏🏻 Can I suggest you make a one episode about your favourite books please. I think younger generations would benefit from it as it would help them learn more about life in general and some valuable historical lesons. Thank you for considering it. 🙏🏻

[@SonBob-pm1zk]

Were there any questions submitted for Hugo Mountbatten?

[@chronocommander007]

The Dynamic Watch Duo is back. 👍👍 Hugo's favorite watch is likely the Moinet Jurassic Tourbillon! Or maybe you can make watches out of Hugo and sell them for a premium.😛

[@theshadowman1398]

An hour long watch discussion on my favorite watch channel just two weeks after I had an epic time at Geneva Watch days. Good times.

[@RaffaeleFumo]

Molto bello ciò che hai detto sull’interazione fra canali. Visti i tuoi numeri, daresti un grande aiuto a chiunque volesse avviare un proprio canale. Life is short! Grande verità! Bravo!👍 Saluti dall’Italia

[@rjg02005]

I really liked the book question at the end. TGV's book selection had many points of overlap with ones I've personally enjoyed, so I'm interested in a deeper dive into that topic.

[@tonydepalmas]

Theres always a beginning for everyone ..

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

As an engineer, an electrical one, I'd say it's the quartz/digital and to a degree, the Seiko Spring Drive watches. Can't beat the utility of a quartz digital, much closer to the ideal of solid state. Toss in solar power, for the win.