The Best Value, Customizable & Made To Order Chronograph Under $300 - Undone Urban Watch Review

[@FunkNotChunky]

I think that this is nothing short of genius. I have been looking into affordable Chronographs recently to beef out my collection and this hands me the power to craft what I really want. Thank you once again TGV and keep up the great work!

[@Tomatohater64]

I've had my Undone watch for almost 2 years and have not had one problem, minor or major, with it yet - keeps time perfectly and the chrono is excellent. For $250.00 - $350.00 this is the watch to have; I'm convinced.

[@azncaramel69]

Over the last couple years I’ve been into quartz fashion watches from Movado and Burberry, but over the last year I’ve gotten into mechanical watches. I turned to KZbin for help and direction with my new found interest, and I stumbled across your channel. Since that fortunate stumble, I’m now an absolute fan of yours. I really appreciate your horological depth of knowledge, and you’re now the first source I go to for all watch knowledge. I recently watched a review of yours for Chris Ward, and because they ran a spring sale, I ended up purchasing a diver from them. Can’t wait to receive it! Thank you for fueling my interest and guiding my journey through this endless horological world. Cheers!

[@tsuihintree]

As a British-Hong Konger, I can’t tell you how proud I felt when I saw the intro. 🙌

[@orangegoop4151]

I hadn’t watched this video until after my watch arrived and surprised to see you’d chosen the same dial and added your initials in the same font. Mine are on the right of the dial, but otherwise, a very similar looking piece.

[@daveho852]

omg... have to give it a try. love “personalizable” goods. perfect for gifts.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Thank you SO much TGV !! after months and months agonizing which/what [first] chronograph I should add to the collection.. just placed my order.. much like yours, but with blue/leaf hour/minute hands - and a red 'circle-dot' (?) sweep-hand.. and a rust/alligator strap.. Super-stoked ! Finding my first chronograph has been a journey indeed - and you've helped me immensely. Cheers mate !

[@leestrada1]

Wonderful discovery! Very creative enterprise, thank's for introducing us to these news!

[@RG-kr9vo]

Great review, it is pretty fun to go on their site and play around with all the different options

[@curtisholm2622]

Thank-you so much for reviewing Undone, governor! I have been debating whether or not to pick one up but now I must :)

[@ACoustaDC]

Wow you have exquisite taste in your choice. This is the way a company should operate. I love the idea of customizing.

[@paulodr33]

Small wrists here, I concur with a 36.

[@applencheeseses3100]

These watches look stunning! I recently purchased Seiko skx007 and the Orient Ray 2 but now I’m craving for these watches; they just look so nice!

[@robertr7111]

My green Mystique arrived last week. Very pleased with my purchase.

[@tredici72]

Fantastic review!.. great value for money affordable timepieces, that tasty blue dial on the Mercury is a thing of great beauty....Thanks : )

[@robertjschroff6307]

Hi Tristano! I’ve been extremely busy recently but I’m very happy to see now that you had reviewed this interesting watches, which deliver a lovely excitement to design and customise them. The materials/parts and the craftwork both seem very convincing and professional as the 10% discount - access by you. Pretty amazing, thanks for that. Your watch enthusiast’s name has become benchmark already, congratulation. Best regards, Robert :)

[@johnno_oz5587]

Thanks for the review, have been tempted by these guys and their advertising.

[@bubbab7792]

Nice intro TGV, along with excellent research and background on the product. Well done. 👌. Love the blue, you live once. BUY IT!!!!!

[@thechadofficial]

You know, i was wondering when you would review Undone. Great video as always T. Keep up the good work! Always tuning in to learn more about our beautiful hobby. Have a great day brother. Cheers, Chad Whaley

[@andytiller4528]

Great review. Saw this watch in GQ. Normally most of the watches in the back section are terrible. But this undone brand looks brilliant. Thank you for the review.

[@juleswild9498]

Beautiful combination on the custom one. The blue one is so pleasing! An air of H. Moser & Cie 😍

[@OguzhLP]

Just lying in my bed and saw that urban gentry uploaded a new video. I'm quite excited now!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Oguz :D Best regards, TGV

[@MrBrianc1975]

Love it. I'd like to see a manual wind mechanical movement, even though it would cost more it would be worth it. Undone are on to something here. Great honest review.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Brian, Always appreciated my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@jaspreetsinghanand]

Oh my God Was drooling all over it Customisation for 300 dollars, your channel is truly the king of VFM. wish they ship to India at a affordable price.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Jaspreet, very kind. VFM indeed! Best regards, TGV

[@NoContextOasis]

Just as I'm in the mind set to actually do some work for once a TGV video pops up on my phone. Now i'm sat here configuring dials, cases and straps for a watch I cannot afford. As always a great video ;)

[@theurbangentry]

LOL, sorry Dean. If it makes you feel any better, I was just doing the same ruddy thing, AGAIN! Enjoy ;-) Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@daviewavie112]

The seiko SSB line came out before the undone urban. I’m not sure if it’s the original seiko watch to use the VK Mecca quartz chronograph movement, but it does have it. And it’s about a millimeter or two thicker than the undone urban, but it does have a recessed dial with a tachymeter bezel. It’s also 40mm with 20mm lug width. It has the same 1:1 subdial second hand, the chronograph second hand with 1/5th intervals, the minute subdial for the chronograph, the date complication, and it also has a 24hr am/pm complication too. And it’s about half the price of the urban at around $130 or so. Great cheaper alternative for a chronograph if you want a more modern design. I originally had it before the urban came out and loved it and loved the Mecca quartz and the size. I was excited to see undone using the Mecca quartz and got the navi, killy, and speedy when they had their kickstarter campaign. It’s nice to have that classic watch/vintage influence in the design, since I’ll probably never get an original. They did a beautiful job. Love it so much I’m about to get the mystique Neptune in rose gold. Looks like money! There are other Mecca quartz watches, even some that use the seiko VK movement, but they’re all $500+ from what I’ve found.

[@Vidmr2407]

I saw these on online somewhere and thought the same thing. Real vintage enthusiast oriented!!

[@EldritchAugur]

Wow! That intro was gorgeous. I've been learning how to edit myself lately so I know how much work that would have taken. Excellent work!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kolbe, especially appreciated as you know how much effort it takes. Best regards, TGV

[@IamJohnnyRingo]

After re-watching the video a second time the TGV appear pixelated on the dial of the watch.... Thoughts? Great video and I am in for one, just dont know I would customize the dial if i would chance having it bleed, please tell me I am wrong?????

[@sabricansahin4863]

Oh god now I want one!! I always knew the brand but it's always good to learn more background info about these kind of brands. Thumbs up again.

[@afterthought9]

Great reviews. Wasn't immediately convinced from their fb ads but as you say look extremely impressive at the price. Beautiful dials. If only they were a little smaller and didn't have those enormous pushers!

[@pstamaria]

This is brilliant dude! Really! Thx for this one! Will check them out. Your personally design is also brilliant!

[@ronaldwild]

TGV, it seems like you broke the website :-) Too much traffic on the site after your review

[@theurbangentry]

Oh wow, really?!?! That is crazy. Thank you Ronald, Best regards, TGV

[@zeroed4x]

@bisquitnspanky Tug Wankster

[@sydneyangell]

I bought a Killy with the white face, silver case and blued minute/hour, red second. I love it! Also love the customised order process. Nice customer service. My only criticism is not using sapphire. The dome crystal is awesome as you have suggested. However, in my case it broke after roughly nine months. I have yet to send it back to be repaired. I don't expect any problem as the customer service was terrific. I do love this watch! Can't wait to get it back on the wrist.

[@amodbhanushali]

Had to pause the video to say that I love the new intro sequence!!!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much :D Best regards, TGV

[@mariog7213]

Tgv never lets down with his intros

[@johnbr59]

can't believe i've overlooked this brand til now, their designs are awesome

[@triples4good]

Love this new intro, very appropriate for the reviews. I have to say I didn't know the back story of Undone. It gives me a whole new appreciation of the brand and the craftsmen involved. I really love the look of the 1930-1940s era chronographs and these are fantastic. They really capture the vibe. I may need to look into them more seriously. Thanks so much for such amazing content. It must require an enormous amount of time and effort and it's greatly appreciated. Cheers.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Steve, you hit the nail on the head, they really do "capture the vibe" but without the risk and expense! Enjoy the website, I warn you, it is addictive! ;-) Best regards, TGV

[@chedebruin9973]

Love the style of the custom design, never thought I would love a gold colored watch, but this almost makes me want to copy it. :)

[@theurbangentry]

You should go for it, for the money it is a whole lot of fun. My only regret is I didn't get one sooner! Thank you Che, Best regards, TGV

[@mattolson7146]

I had a lot of fun with this. Thanks TGV!

[@koen8844]

Thanks for another great review, TGV 👍. I like the customizable options Undone provides to the public and that blue dial is amazing! Your modded skx really got me thinking though😎... I feel a future project coming up! Regards from the Netherlands.

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, I am flattered, you really should consider something bespoke, my SKX mod have been perhaps the most fun I have had with watches. Having a watch made to the exact way you want is ultimate luxury IMO.Good point for a video! I might just have to record something about it. Thank you my friend, Best regards, TGV

[@koen8844]

The Urban Gentry I would love to hear more about the SKX mod specifications and the bumps in the road you have come across. I really like the Seiko mod scene, so I will probably go that route aswell. Untill then, I shall enjoy my new DW5600BB 👍. Regards, Koen

[@kevinconley4764]

Typically I would be skeptical of a product at this price point. However, after your review I must say I am looking to customize one for myself in the near future! Great video, thanks TVG!

[@Grybhaal_Daublebach]

That's a sharp piece, friend! I don't favor gold cases so much.. but I would buy that watch. Beautiful build, TGV!

[@lovestospooge1838]

Just used your code and bought the undone mystique mars in rose gold. Thanks!

[@tendrugi]

Intro is so nice, picture and sound !!! beautiful fade to the logo

[@brucellinus]

TGV, love your reviews. In a "timely" comment ---- you are a gentleman and a scholar. You should be granted an Honorary HD (Doctor of Horology). I customized their "Newman" panda design some months ago. it is a refined homage to great racing chronographs of that era. The case finishing is impeccable; the silk-screening of the dial is flawless; indices line up perfectly with the hands; the domed crystal just screams "authentic' acrylic; the Seiko VK calibre is accurate and bulletproof; the rallye strap I chose is quite good (I'll buy better down the road); the "mecha-quartz" 'ticking" exudes the spirit of a mechanical chrono, if not the flesh; I am even fond of the packaging....... what's not to like. This is a nice piece at the price point. With graduation and spring-summer wedding season coming up; this would be a great gift for your students or groomsmen. You can not only mark it with a sentiment, but match it just to the taste of the recipient. And to the watch snobs all about: Quartz movements are NOT anathema. Hong Kong has been intimately involved in the "Swiss made" supply chain for ages now. Well executed pieces like this, from so called "micro-brands," with relatively low production numbers, might have a surprising collector value in the future, due to their rarity. Who knows what consensus will be on this brand in coming decades. I have only one caveat; I steer clear of IP/PVD "goldtone" on anything. I just don't know what it will look like in 3 to 5 years.

[@markplayford5836]

Very nice. Quite impressive, I had checked them out before but forgotten about them. Lovely for the money though, can't argue with that.

[@jerrygundecker743]

Beautiful vintage dials. They look like a watch Lindberg might have worn. Love it.

[@keoneknapp]

You have the most well done intros on KZbin, keep up the quality content TGV

[@commandZee]

So tempted to order a custom Killy! Agree on the buckle, but that's an easy fix.

[@KDL917]

These look like great value watches! Love both designs. Would be totally tempted to keep both. And this was one of your best intros in a while!

[@thorne62]

Great review, two beautiful watches, going to buy one or maybe even 2, thank you so much...

[@ADudeAndHisWatches]

came so close getting one last year...definitely like that vintage looking thing

[@lodhini]

I've been in love with the look of H.Moser & Cie's dials lately and the Mystica looks quite similar. Great video TGV!

[@flyerbluedog]

New subscriber just chiming in. My first quality watch was, much like your Omega Seamaster, a Rolex Submariner Date. Understated and sophisticated all at once, no wonder they would be the 007 watches par excellence! Anyway, on this gray rainy day, warmest cheers from Montreal!

[@pongnarvaez8722]

Got mine! New to the hobby. Keep inspiring TGV!

[@hichambenmira]

Thanks for this video. Such beautiful watches.

[@leebotticelli9832]

Thank you Tristano for your work, always helpful😎

[@timschubardt]

Great video. I customized 5 watches on their website for fun, and they al looked great.:)

[@duniabordir]

Hello TGV. I have been a big fan of yours and been buying watches ever since i came across your videos. Please review h.moser watch especially the pioneer diver 3 hands collection. I want to know what you think of it.

[@benjamindinunzio6094]

Well im just about hooked... I might just pick one up after my wedding. Really lovely

[@chrispenn715]

Never heard of this company before - love the idea of customisation and prices are very good too. Think I'll be buying one soon....

[@bradb.4570]

This is a really really cool idea! might design one and see how it looks

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great review and amazing customization! Keep it up TGV. Cheers!

[@angelbarron2556]

I’m 17 and just getting into watches any suggestions on how to start collecting I love bauhaus inspired and chronos which is why this watch was love at first site

[@jownbey]

I certainly hope more brands adopt this model of customer choice, and thanks TGV for bringing it to us as always!

[@getoffmylawn8986]

At that price point...amazing! Beautiful pieces, especially yours.

[@pstamaria]

The Mercury in blue is brilliant too! Thx

[@pluxauag7555]

Great choice of design for that watch, very similar to one of my plays with the sites watch customiser, I had the clear caseback rare for a quartz watch. In the end went with the Chinese Cadisen with the NH36 Seiko movement in it for £49 love the manual wind with hacking on that automatic and accuracy of that watch is great. I'm preferring the Filippo Loretti designs but will hold off from that. That's a stunning and great choice for that Undone customised choice design. Superb! Keep up the great work.

[@Larry-gs8gb]

Wow, the vintage style chrono really hits me where I live,I must say I prefer it when you review high end watches; a rolex video does no damage to my wallet due to it being out of reach. This video is going to cost me ,I am heading to the website as soon as I finish here. Thanks a lot !

[@johnprice909]

Great minds think alike! In the past couple of days I've been SERIOUSLY considering both the blue Mystique and a customized Killy. The Mystique will almost certainly be my next watch purchase in the coming weeks. Love it's H. Moser style looks. And you've got me reconsidering the Killy in gold plate. I was thinking of going stainless but after seeing yours with how well the cream dial and gold leaf hands work with the gold plated case - okay, now that's almost certainly going to be the next watch AFTER the Mystique. I've even got a custom logo ready to go. So cool you did the video when you did! Thanks Tristano. Ciao, John

[@angelbarron2556]

Great review as always

[@jeremycorrao]

Fantastic intro my friend!!! What a neat idea for a watch company. I will have to look into it however I REALLY do not need another watch! Cheers!

[@christianwong9491]

Wow I can see my home from this intro, greetings from Hong Kong!

[@116RonH]

The website is very well done and there are so many options that I had to leave before I made a few bad decisions for my budget.

[@BlessedAssurance.]

I love the customisation.

[@jdkimple]

Oddly enough, I had been wearing my Killy Undone when I stumbled upon your video (I was looking for info on Vostoks!). I love my Killy, have the same strap as well as the Vintage Brown strap. It is the one watch I can take almost everywhere.

[@barneyh7014]

I think I might be about to have some fun on their website.

[@iangreene5207]

Im 16 and just started collecting watches and your videos have really helped me out. Also, You should check out Unimatic. They are a very nice Italian micro brand and they make some cool automatic divers

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you and welcome to the hobby! You are in for such a fantastic journey, I even you. Will check out Unimatic asap. Best regards, TGV

[@irferf]

"nobody needs to time or figure out how far away an artillery position is anymore." - TGV, 2018

[@chrismowag6919]

Boy was he wrong. The ignorant European I am, I was not aware that this quote is not just wrong in 2022 but also was wrong in 2018. Maybe if (when) we talk about Alaska or Hawaii they will see it is real 😢 I look at telemeters differently since a month… I should have been aware for longer

[@travis3430]

A Ukrainian soldier might do 😔

[@DogHumpsMonkey]

That blue dial is gorgeous

[@tjarsun]

Nice! I get a lot of ads for these watches and I'm tempted to get one!

[@williamparker2922]

Great review and video.

[@robleech9697]

I've been curious about your take on this watch! I picked up the Urban Killy a few weeks ago and I love it.

[@theurbangentry]

So glad to hear Ron, thank you for sharing that, keep enjoying it! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@markwoods1504]

These are excellent watches I’ve got one near or less the same as you’re showing, I’ve had no problems with it the only thing I’ve added is a deployment clasp.

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Hi TGV It seems that there’s one thing to say about these watches - they’re surely not undone at all, despite the name. Such versatility to choose from... You must be very proud of that fine TGV watch, it’s absolutely perfectly designed. But I understand the dilemma too - that blue dailed watch is a stunner... Keep up the good work👍

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kjeld, haha, you are so right about the name! I only just noticed, too Mesmerized by the ruddy watches LOL Best regards, TGV

[@ChenYisang888]

Eoniq is another custom watch brand that I see ads for online. It is also Hong Kong based if I'm not mistaken.

[@rickewilde]

Wow.what a brilliant idea.thanks for your trusted review.i may have had reservations before but now I am excited about it a will defo go on website for a play.

[@theurbangentry]

Enjoy Rick, be be warned, it is damn ruddy addictive!!! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

your intro game is very good, the fumee dial Undones are beautiful I have one in blue

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much :D Best regards, TGV

[@EddyWoon]

That blue dial is stunning!

[@rafaelrosario9944]

This guys is amazing , thank you , thank you

[@AverageThinking]

Does anyone know what movement is used in the undone divers? Never mind. Just found out it is SII by Seiko - NH35A

[@khronokraze]

I was almost going to get one customized in the vintage fashion, but I had my Junghans Meister Telemeter Chronoscope so I didn't feel the need to add something so similar. BUT the website is very well crafted and fun to use.. Almost too much fun, I couldn't decide which final design I would have ultimately gone for. Too many cool choices.

[@theurbangentry]

You jammy thing! I adore that watch, enjoy it for me WY please. Thank you my friend, Best regards, TGV

[@hambone988ubet]

Ironic, I used the Junghans Meister as a “go by” to design the watch!

[@Tomatohater64]

Fabulous. I must look at the site. Both watches are exquisite. I would love that deep blue dial in a verdant coloring. Great info. Thanks for enlightening us all.

[@theurbangentry]

Always a pleasure, thank you my Stephen, Best regards, TGV

[@Tomatohater64]

The Urban Gentry I checked out the site. I'm going to order one next month, the Neptune Mystique in steel with 2 black straps.

[@bojicsrdjan]

The channel is getting huge! Well-deserved! Greetings from Bosnia!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you sir, very gentlemanly of you to say, you have my respect sir. Onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@bojicsrdjan]

Oh no, respect goes from me to you! Because of you and your channel I discovered a huge passion for watches. Now, 'am waiting for the new Tudor Black Bay 58 to come out and finally, to buy a serious watch! Best regards, Srdjan

[@FirestormAA]

Wow look really classic with style... The one with Sun burst blue dial look really good.

[@shanenelson3438]

Love the video! Another stunning intro!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Shane :D I hope this finds you well Best regards, TGV

[@zeroed4x]

Thanks TGV....Your review made it so very easy to place an order. Your review was powerful, highly insightful, entertaining and subliminal....oh yes I did say subliminal..... the end result, I'm now almost $300 lighter and the misses would like a word with you. Hope you'er ready for heavy sport. Seriously...... much appreciation for what you do. I'm also both impressed and inspired by your incredible video work. Please continue, can't wait for the next video.

[@jat5828]

Great intro as always, would know this is a TGV ‘in house calibre ‘ at first viewing !! - Also , a note to self - never open a bottle of wine while on the Undone website - it’s dangerous lol !!

[@nicktrnka1480]

TGV, thanks for the great video. I enjoyed you insights. Undone's websight sends me into information/choice overload. I spent hours designing my perfect chrono only to continually make minute revisions and never finish. Also, the V4 Orient Bambino has a similar blue dial.

[@Bradfordtruman]

couldn't find skwale's customiser on their website,they taken it down ?