I Sold My Tudor To Buy A Tissot? - Their Best Mechanical Chronograph EVER: The Janeiro 37mm Returns!

[@curtisfox4917]

You know Tudor is to Rolex as Tissot is to Omega. It was Omegas baby sister brand back in the 40s 50d and 60s..ironic eh?

[@theurbangentry]

GENIUS observation. Thank you, pinned in your honour. Best regards, TGV

[@anels9]

I had no idea about that connection, very interesting Curtis

[@neefelaar]

Omega bought Tissot in the 30s to use their patend etc.

[@Foxrock321]

Tanks…love your videos,.. watch as many as I can…I learn a lot as well..the Vintage world is so cool and different from the new stuff..my favorite is my 55’ Omega Constellation 18K bumper Auto

[@Omega30t2RG]

Very true.The tissot and omega bumper movements is a good example.

[@GetOffMyLawnSKX]

These are so much more than “watch videos”. They are mini documentaries, and I truly appreciate them. What a great job sir. Cheers 🍻

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Such a pleasure to watch. Production values just keep getting better and better. Your channel is the Bugatti of horology.

[@baron_von_noob3117]

I think you are quickly becoming my favourite watch KZbinr. Every watch has a story and you carry that message perfectly.

[@tonythomas2510]

Omg this is a perfect illustration of how your channel has evolved TGV. We're back to the old OG part time YouTubing and primary interest in watches but we've also changed a lot after our time away from the Janeiro. We've become so much more refined. When I see this watch, I remember you battling your health yet working hard to both collect watches and help us all become better versions of ourselves. That still inspires me today. Congratulations T!

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏 Thank you so much, Best regards, TGV

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

The Janeiro returns!!!! Hallelujah. I remember when you sold it. I said to myself that you would rebuy it. Alas here we are. Fantastic. I bought a 1969 Speedy in Paris with my wife. Then foolishly I decided I would rather have other watches more and sold it. Recently I bought another Speedy and feel like I am home once again. A very pleasant turn of events. Congratulations. Take care, Michael

[@paleriderpublishing451]

My goodness TGV selling your Tudor to buy a tissot. That’s got to be the greatest power move I’ve ever seen. You’re a mad man I tell you. Cheers😎

[@matdyke5046]

Nothing wrong with a higher end Tissot. Im a solid fan of Tissot and Seiko both for good quality at a good price and the fact that my wife wont kill me for buying a new watch in their price points. I go buy a Tudor, Omega or NOMOS for 5-7k USD, im sleeping on the couch for a year.

[@pieterjlansbergen6988]

Fascinating story. Thank you for shedding some light on this rather unknown (to me at least) watch. BTW thanks to you I am also going to get a new Spoleto strap for my watch collection! Do you partner with them? 😉

[@andoletube]

I much prefer the Tissot Janiero over the Tudor. I'm weary of the conservative styling of Tudor. The Janiero is a breath of fresh air after the Tudor blandness. It's bursting with detail and intricacy. Love it.

[@horologywatchmaking13]

That's how you know TGV is a true watch enthusiast. Not affected by branding. Unlike some tasteless self proclaimed watch enthusiast who from brags about how much they are into watches but all they are willing to buy is from the R brand 😂

[@manishkanojia1650]

Whats wrong with that buddy? Unless ur a logo fanboy!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

The quality of your video's is truly outstanding. Right at the very top of youtube entertainment. Top job. Thanks for all the hard work. John

[@trinity3422]

Every watch you review is covered in such stunning detail and production value that it’s simply an honor to watch and learn from. Thanks TGV

[@guillemcorberocarreres2498]

Tristano, the way you are capable of going "full-circle" with yuor stories, is honestly unparalleled. No one does it quite like you. Cheers to treating yourself with such a nice piece. I'm currently on the lookout for one as well, hope my girlfriend doesn't kill me!! Un abrazo desde España amigo!

[@sluggingbread]

This guy is pure quality, every facet about him. Love this channel. Thanks for the upload and for teaching me about a new watch!

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Every now and then I will remember this tissot janeiro watch, and that TGV had it, and wonder how it ever left the collection. But seeing it back now has me feeling nostalgic. This is amazing. Well done. Im assuming it cost MUCH more than the first time. I have also repurchased watches at VASTLY higher prices. It is not about the money. It’s about the passion. The feelings of euphoria. The return to glory.

[@summerlinpublic5673]

I have never really been a Tissot fan, maybe because I did not know a lot about the brand. That said this watch is beautiful! The Art Deco style on that strap is magic. One of the main reasons I love the channel is I would have never have seen this watch anywhere else. You really are on another level when It comes to great watches. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@eurovnik]

Every time I see a Meades clip I immediately want to go back and rewatch the whole series. Taylorism - Fordism - Futurism - Fascism. All disturbingly closely linked. Fab video and a great watch. More power to your elbow!

[@theurbangentry]

VERY true, close indeed. He is one of my heroes. I got his autobiography for xmas in fact. His observations are so profound and clever, you can rewatch them a million times and still learn something new. Thank you and I'm glad to have you in the good Gentry! Best regards, TGV

[@balconybill]

Hello Tristano, Another joyful and eduational offering. Thank you very much. Please keep following your very singular path. There are many who really appreciate what you do. Keep on keeping on. Mark. PS. I bought a Tissot PRX Quartz last week (white dial, rose gold hands) and it's a babe. Not the most original of choices, but it's now 1978 and I'm 14 again. Like you with your Janeiro, I'm savouring what I've got. Best. M

[@sinosleep007]

That dial is FANTASTIC. Love busy watches and the color combination really pops.

[@americanlegendswatches]

This was such a great part of your collection!! I'm so glad it's back!!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you!!!! Best regards, TGV

[@SquirrelRIP]

Oh, I do love Hugo ❤ Now I’ve watched the whole video, fantastic TGV

[@richardvernon7019]

Fantastic video TGV, as usual, I learned not only about the Janeiro 37mm, but also about Italian aviation history, architecture, proper coffee brewing etc.....The production levels are off the chart!

[@stevedave5673]

Another captivating video TGV. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. Cheers sir.

[@acmpn1310]

Being a Tissot enthusiast for many years (my first nice watch was also a PRS 200) I really enjoyed this video. Congratulations for the new acquisition! This timepiece is amazing!

[@platinum_knowledge]

I remember this Tissot. I also remember those early videos. You've come a long way. And you've been able to keep everything as genuine as those first videos. Great vid as always.

[@DustandPiers]

A killer piece, one I've been waiting to see find its way back into your collection. The Tudor was a beaut, no doubt, but this is in another class. Cheers to a long overdue reunion with an old horological friend!

[@jchanisko1]

Glad to see you reunite with such a gorgeous piece! The Janeiro was your wrist watch check in the first Urban Gentry video I watched back in 2017 (was not the Bialetti/Lavazza video, I saw that later). The nostalgia is potent.

[@cheetah7781]

Keep this up man, What a historic channel this is becoming. Two of my favorite interests, watches and history combined into one !!

[@barrettwbenton]

My, my my…once again, you manage to slip in more than a minor history lesson (hella thought-provoking, too - I was nodding my head more than a little), *then* make your big reveal, which I love, and truly agree was worth letting go of the Tudor for. One *very* minor quibble would be your take on the usefulness of the Telemeter scale: from an outdoorsperson's perspective, it can come in handy when dealing with an impromptu, incoming thunderstorm: gauging distance and direction. (On the cheaper end, this is why I love my 90s-era Seiko 7T32-9000 chronograph, which also nails that vintage-chrono vibe surprisingly well. Great presentation, once again!

[@Ian_CognitoOnIG]

First, congrats on the acquisition! Love the overlapping multiscales, and also love the history lesson.

[@THX-C]

You’ve proven the medium is the message - your production values are a propos considering the Janeiro! Nice use of dissolves and fascinating look at the Futurists, TGV! Glad you repurchased this stunner.

[@jamiehull7238]

A fabulous insight into the origins of both design and evolution, combined with important historical events. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all.

[@FlatcapHobbit]

Another wonderful video full of history and design, well done! And of course that Tissot is absolutely stunning.

[@twosecondswatch]

Wonderful episode and story telling, it’s so refreshing today with all the ‘review’ videos which obviously are paid advertising and not even reviews at all. Been following you for many many years, your storytelling skill is still pure class. 😊

[@fossilimprint2954]

You make watching videos on timepieces a pleasure, thank you!

[@gabrielepulci6309]

What an amazing video, history , design , architecture. This was a real treat, a true experience. Congrats on your new/old watch it's a stunner !

[@meandab]

Another wonderful presentation of horological history. Always a pleasure!

[@Kittyland123]

Thank you so much TGV for such a top notch video as always! Great acquisition! As I was wearing my Tissot powermatic 80 this week I thought of you and it turned out that the coincidence became true!! That fact that you traded your Tudor for a Tissot truly displays that you are a watch enthusiast! Thank you so much for connecting so well with the history to this watch and going into great depth about it! I don’t know any other KZbinr who spends so much time on editing and dedication to your audience! This means everything to me! You are truly one of a kind TGV! Thank you so much for everything that you do TGV! You truly make the horology / watch community a better place! Stay healthy and well as always! (Nick L) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦖🦖🦖🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧⏱️⏱️⏱️

[@matteor5221]

Che grande ritorno! Adoravo questo orologio, mi ricorda i primi video…è bello vederlo tornare sul canale!

[@peterwilson1914]

The Tissot Janeiro return! Great to see it back in your collection it was a big hit with me & I have to admit your videos have often influenced me with my own collecting tastes. You just need to rebuy the Fortis Cosmonaut for everything to be right with the world. Keep the faith TGV 🙏

[@jameskeefe4797]

Yet again, TGV plucks a delicious peach from the horological tree! Superb content and presentation! The passion and dedication that goes into these videos (documentaries) is outstanding! Tissot are making some gorgeous chronographs lately. I especially like the 1973 Heritage (white dial, rally strap). Not quite as classy as the Janiero, but I love its smart sporty aesthetic.

[@aaronkeyes8943]

Wow, didn’t see that coming but I’m so glad to see it back! Congratulations TGV! It reminds me of the older days of the channel ( OG speaking here, haha)

[@HobbyOfHours]

Another amazing episode brother. As an OG, I remember how you spoke of the Janeiro back in the day. I was surprised when you sold the original one, but not surprised when you bought it back. I always thought she'd find her way home. Glad you've got it back on wrist. Cheers, D

[@noelmurphy3450]

Well done TGV, a truly beautiful watch, and I'm glad for you that it is back in your possession. Cheers Noel

[@Polter6eist]

Probably mentioned before, but I like everything about your channel, the intro, the history lessons, the language, the style

[@CJL_One_more_watch]

Wowww... Gorgeous! That's the kind of dial you can stare for minutes without even realizing what time is it...that pure horological entertainment 😅

[@DaveKetchum-w3d]

Love seeing the Models of Yesteryear Auburn on your desk. One of my childhood favorites.

[@wescobts]

As always another great video. It's a lovely watch and I am glad you were able to find one in such good condition. We are all growing older, and would like to think, changing for the better, and our taste in watches changes with us. I'm really happy to see it wasn't another diver. Nothing against divers, but at least for me I am drawn towards a regular bezeled watch, classic designs, ease of legibility, looking for the go anywhere do anything style. Thank you for the history lesson, I never leave your site without learning, for that I am grateful to you. May you and yours be well, Peace

[@BrianSinai]

What a tale that intriguing dial has to tell and what a wonderful video to showcase your new acquisition. Bravo, TGV! 👍

[@paulb9453]

What an amazing video, part horology, part aviation history, one rarely gets this on most channels, high production values. And an amazing watch. Tissot and Swiss Made meant nothing to me as a boy. Had I known, I’d have bypassed my Pulsar Kinetic and gone straight for an automatic or windup. Thanks for the education.

[@hajrojakubovic]

An OG returns! One of them that caught my eye when you introduced me to this mad hobby. Damn you TGV…

[@theurbangentry]

🙏🙏🙏 Thank you and apologies at the same time! Best regards, TGV

[@GuyVanderAa]

I can fully understand this. Excellent choice. Loved the video. 😎

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, Best regards, TGV

[@chronocommander007]

That Tissot would look right at home on the wrist of Indiana Jones in the Club Obo Wan scene from Temple of Doom. What a nice piece and that strap fits it so well. Congrats!

[@andoletube]

This is a gorgeous watch. I humbly approve of this move. It looks great with the bracelet or the leather strap. I'm glad it still gives you the same joy as when you previously had it. Enjoy!

[@pureretro88]

What an incredible history lesson. Best thing that’s happened to me all day. And now I want one of the 3333 too….

[@Sebastian85]

I'm happy for you that you have this long-missed watch back in your collection. It is a great timepiece.

[@mattshaffer5935]

A beautiful find! Always a pleasure Sir and yes, Bialetti is the only way to make coffee. Best Regards and thank you!

[@alvinmick218]

What an excellent choice!! I remember your first one. It’s the perfect size and oh that mesmerizing dial! Very well done 🥃

[@AvroBellow]

I'm glad to see that you've decided to allow Tissot back into your life! You should be thankful that you can wear it. I just had the harrowing experience of going to an AD to buy a Jet Star Limited Edition (96K112) only to find out that it's at least 4mm too small for my wrist. Having slab wrists really does suck sometimes because it locks you out of the vast majority of watches. It would appear that I can't really pull off anything smaller than 44mm with very few exceptions. The 40mm Jet Star looked absolutely ridiculous on me because it looked like a Happy Meal toy. Sure, I can easily pull off a Tissot Seastar 2000, Bulova Lunar Pilot and Invicta Grand Diver, but there's not much else out there for a wrist with a sweet spot of 44-47mm. I envy you for that, I really do.

[@jdouglascomposer]

Beautiful! Congrats on your latest acquisition!

[@lakota_stu]

My father left me his Tissot Sea Star chronograph which was given to him for his 21st birthday in September 1969! Its has an engraving on the back. Its the white dial version (and although it's a sea star, it's not a dive watch). For that reason the first Swiss watch I bought was a prx, in his honour. Love you videos TGV, come for the watches, stay for the history 👌

[@klausM54]

Pure class 1930s aesthetics and another reminder of how tasteful and observing Dan Henry is with his 1939 Chronograph hommage. Without any doubt a very exciting and special genre but given the delicacy and expense for servicing also a challenging one. But hey, no Janeiro equals no Speedy? Count me in!

[@General_Mills_]

The writing and edit on this episode was something else. Congrats on the (re)purchase !

[@josephgittos3787]

You have such an amazing story telling , I love the fact you incorporate history. What a great looking watch these are the Tissot I like , gold gilt on a black dial reminds me of my Tudor BB, what a fantastic combination and the onion crown to me makes winding a watch easier and again reminds me of my 1916 trench watch, and to finish off a lovely piece the strap is made for that dial great combo, will have a look at the company who made the strap. The Tudor was a good sacrifice esp with you having the Rolex day date

[@goldtoothjacko]

T, this is without a doubt my favourite watch you've owed over the years. Nice one. Best as always. Matthew

[@andreamaggi1508]

Wow! Indubbiamente uno dei tuoi migliori video, semplicemente un capolavoro! Comprendo e condivido pienamente la scelta di sacrificare il Tudor, questo Tissot è un importante un pezzo di storia che dà infinito piacere da mettere al polso!

[@jeremycorrao]

Great video! I knew you didn't sell the Tudor Sub. I didn't have to see the end! Glad you got the Tissot back! Cheers my friend!

[@sk8brdninja746]

TGV ! Great video as usual! O.G. Gentry made that coffee like a BOSS! I'm jealous of that robe!

[@martinmattes4252]

What a stunning chronograph! I'd trade a Date-Day for that one anytime! Also, well done in working the phrase "sine qua non" so seemlessly into your commentary! P. G. Wodehouse would be proud!

[@jonfesmith7993]

Love the detail in your videos, not a simple case of "oh isn't this watch lovely".

[@user-sf3os2xb9d]

Well done Chap, if I may call you that. Not much into watches, but I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel. Learned quite a bit and it was entertaining. I’m also appreciative of your use of the old-school espresso maker. That’s my morning ritual. Look forward to seeing your channel!

[@adk7962]

Congrats on (re) acquisition. When the Urban Gentry puts out click bait, bite I shall! Another horological history lesson learned! Thanks!

[@77cjam]

Congratulations on the new/old watch, it is a stunner. Love thr art deco styling. Great to see you still use the Bialetti as i do after watching your video all those years ago ☕. Great video as always sir, enjoy your watch and week

[@LDLike]

Very cool. I came across this watch a few months ago as I was scrolling through IG and I also feel in love with it. I have been trying to find one that I am comfortable getting and still on the hunt. Congratulations! Wear it in good health.

[@NJsFinite]

Great video, TGV! The watch is gorgeous but the historical context you provided is incredibly interesting and sparked my interest! Futurism is what they called it eh??

[@Phil5150Bower]

Stunning vintage timepiece, love that choice of leather strap that compliments the dial colour scheme. A belated birthday tgv, wear the watch in good health fella🤙🏻

[@johnviano4584]

Congrats TGV! I know how much you love the Janeiro and glad it's back in your collection. I remember the video of you timing your coffee on the stove. Seems like ages ago now. Regards, one of your OG, John

[@theurbangentry]

haha, indeed! Naturally your Fiat was snuck in there as a nod to you amico mio! Grazie John, Best regards as always, T.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Like You TGV, my love of watches has Always been enmeshed with my love of history so you really knocked it out of the park for me with this one!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏 Best regards, TGV

[@Fourty-Six]

Great video! Wonderful watch. Tissot are an interesting brand. The replaceable newer movements might be a sad thing to hear about, but, we are watch enthusiasts, so predominantly we like the design of watches. Replacing movements is no deterrent from enjoying a beautiful watch, as servicing is hidden away from us anyway, we don't look over the shoulder of a stooped watchmaker tinkering away, very often it gets shipped out and then shipped back. I digress, what I mean to write is I don't see replacing entire movements becoming the norm. Many brands make movements that require skilled servicing, they have vested interests in maintaining the stream of skilled workers to fit this criteria. I believe brands like Tissot are great entries for new enthusiasts as they have strong marketing appeal for newer generations. However, if one decides on buying Casios, Seiko's, Citizens, G-Shocks, then they are buying such an enormously good value for money watch, that the motive to buy another watch to create a collection should be purely for design, for fun, and for themselves and the merit of appealing to ones lifestyle. Bit of a waffle, but I don't think SWATCH are the sign of the end times, I hope at least. Big fan! Love the independent reviews.

[@johnstyron6543]

Oh my word!!! Thank the Lord you got this one back. That is 1000 percent class!!!

[@TheFuturisticVintage]

Sorry to see the Tudor Date-Day go... but I believe you made the right choice... I forgot you also had the Rolex Day-Date. Great video again bro. Thank you.

[@michaellechner3194]

That watch is a beauty, also, your storytelling is second to none!

[@aurellio33]

Glad you got that back👍 speaking of Bialettis I just cleaned mine with vinegar and salt brought it up a treat

[@Bonzo-bd3nk]

I remember being surprised that you sold it at the time. Pleased for you that you’ve got it back.

[@michaelfierman3256]

I’d say you made the right choice. This is quite a special piece and as you pointed out, you have the Day Date. You could never have sold the Tudor Sub, so there was no suspense for me, but I wasn’t here for chills and thrills. Just the interesting content as per usual 🥂

[@chris555]

You love that Panerai so so much. I don't think you're ever going to sell it! I loved the prince day-date myself & this Janeiro is beautiful also.

[@michaelriera6277]

Honest review from a true horologist. Not sure I would have had the heart to sell the Tudor, but that Tissot is fantastic.

[@dennisvwilson]

Dude, i freaking love your channel. Was really bummed when you left the Philly area. You'll always be my homey though. ;) Keep up the excellent work.

[@GailitisPrintmaking]

I am so jealous of your watches and watch choices. Pure class! I would be so frightened to buy a vintage watch.

[@willyknuts1762]

Excellent video. Stylish and great story telling. Love it.

[@4evalost948]

It's such a fascinating watch its so you and anyone that has been watching you for years thinks yeah sounds about right. Great history lesson as always see you next time.

[@ninjasrose1653]

The amount of effort you put into your videos is actually astonishing!

[@iaincobain3594]

I remember your coffee vid was the first time I watched you all those years ago. I was looking for a new coffee machine after mine broke. I bought a bean to cup Delongi Magnifica it was quite expensive but worth every penny and still works as good as new after all these years. I also bought a casio DW 290 last month.

[@alexm2113]

Gorgeous watch and a heck of a rebuy! Enjoy it in good health, T.

[@olafpayne]

A Tissot PRS 526 was my first swiss watch in 2010. Its funny that then, I knew I was getting a generic ETA2824 movement, but now they are becoming harder to comeby movements. This was a very enjoyable video. I love the aesthetics of aviation in the 1930's. During the pandemic Porco Rosso became my most watched film.

[@jamesfussey2658]

Another fantastic video TGV. Loved the historical content too. Can’t wait for you to revisit Panerai for the follow up 🤞🏼

[@jpldriver]

I bought a Janero because of TGV! A beautiful watch,stunning. I don't know how you could ever sell it!

[@christ3242]

One thing I love about this channel is that you buy what you really want. The Janeiro is legendary and absolutely classic watch.May i ask what is the song at 2:00 ?

[@Theo-ul8qm]

This watch is gorgeous. I don't think there's any Tissot in the modern catalog that comes close to it in terms of design. Loved how you covered the history. One point I would add to this video, though, is just how crazy it must have been in the 90s to modify an automatic chronograph movement and make it manual wind. I've heard people say they couldn't sell manual wind watches in the '90s. People wanted quartz, and if they did go mechanical, they always went automatic for tgr convenience. This really shows, in my view, that this limited edition wasn't a 'test' of a new movement or case that they planned to later put into series production and make loads of money from it. Or change the color of the dial and put the whole watch into series production. This was an actual limited edition aimed at enthusiasts. I would liken it to Tissot re-issuing a 33mm gold dress watch today. Something completely unpopular in the mainstream.

[@TheFrankm3]

This is a beautiful watch. Absolutely love everything about it.

[@signorcorso]

Well done. This is a personal and killer looking watch! 🎉

[@ge48421]

I am more of a collector of watches for their features and technologies (GMT/chrono/wandering hour/flyback/high accuracy etc.) but I really like this design, I like most designs from the Art Deco era. Good video putting the design language into its global context.

[@mikefleissner4415]

I'm a lifelong political sci major had minor in economics/ history.I believe this is my favorite video in my 7years with you.I know nothing of tech so seeing 2 of you in same room wow me.❤