10 Reasons EVERYONE Should Own A Watch - Why It's Better Than A Cell Phone To Tell Time & Collect

[@sustorres765]

Great episode, so true all of it, if checking the time on a phone was as enjoyable to me as looking at the time piece I have on then shoot me now! Hehe, looking at my fathers watch or my grandfathers watch, knowing they did the same, checking, setting and caring for, can't get a app for that!! Saludos

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you HK, so true what you say about about it being more enjoyable to check a watch over a phone, I could not agree more. EXCELLENT comment, rather quite moving what say about our forefathers. Best regards, TGV

[@sustorres765]

Thank you for the channel, onwards and upwards indeed!

[@sustorres765]

Hello kitty case 😂😂😂

[@paulandsueroberts4121]

HyperKnight765 well said....totally agree.

[@19doggydog]

I work as an EMT/firefighter. One day we got a call for a traffic accident with 3 victims that were trapped inside a vehicle. Two of them were little boys that were both brothers that couldn't have been older than four or five years old. After extricating them out of the mangled vehicle the little boy that I was trying to take care of saw my Casio G-Shock Mudman that I use for work and it immediately caught his eyes. I let him play with it while I was doing a patient assessment in the back of the ambulance. For some reason playing with the watch made him calm down enough for him to at least stop crying. He was completely fine other than being scared. Every time I wear this G-Shock it reminds me of that moment when it brought comfort to a little boy after experiencing a traumatic event.

[@quantametric]

Oooft, that one got my mechanical little heart ticking. Thanks for sharing.

[@mb8kr]

So, it served well another purpose.

[@ej832]

@@mb8kr truly multifunctional haha

[@joel3683]

mannn I loved reading this, maybe i'll be able to make a connection of my memories with one of my watches someday. loved your story, was truly moving

[@styx4947]

I love that story, pure class, pure humanity

[@fredso]

I was at my grandfathers house a week ago, he died a couple of years ago, and I found a hidden safe who he only had told his wife who had forgotten about it. When I opened it there was a letter which said "my grandson". In the safe there where 3 watches. One Patek Philippe 600/2 from 1950, Rolex Datejust and a Reverso which I believe is from between 1945-160. I litterly started crying, im so grateful. He was a real gentlemen and a great grandfather. He told me so much about everthing. When I turned 10 he gave me a Seiko, and I whore it everyday until I turned 14 and got another watch, but it's still in rotation. Im never going to sell any of the watches he has given me. It will stay in the family forever I hope! Great video Tristano!

[@johnmaharjan2344]

Wow this is amazing

[@NativeTexMexican]

Idkw but this made me cry... Your grandfather sounds like he was a great man. I'm sorry for your loss, But he's obviously still very much alive in you.

[@philipb9088]

Tristano, aka the only person on KZbin to be able to talk for 20 minutes about a single topic and make it feel like 2!

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, very flattered sir, Thank you Philip, Best regards, TGV

[@DreamyBongos]

The Urban Gentry its the jump cuts

[@nav8475]

he is very organized with everything he has to discuss on his notepad.

[@cheapwad]

Was at a bar with a friend about to order a couple of beers..a young lady comes up to my friend and asks for the time..he reaches into his pocket to pull out his cell phone..his hand gets hung up in his pocket drops his phone cracks his screen all you can see on his phone is just pixels. He turns to me and asks what time is it bro...in slow motion I look at my watch and tell them both the time...young lady walks away...very next day he bought a citizen.

[@theurbangentry]

TOP COMMENT!!!! Thank you sire for sharing that, outstanding. Best regards, TGV

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

Haha! Great story! Thank you for sharing it.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Cool story bro. I got a better one. One time me and my stupid ugly friend were at a bar, and a girl came up and asked us what time it was, and my friend dropped his phone in his beer and became impotent. I whipped out my 56mm Seiko and she was like "damn, that's a big watch, I bet you have a big cock" and she immediately began sucking me off. Then she handed my six thousand bucks.

[@bz.27k15]

Marvin Harrison Smith II lmfao legend 😂

[@charlie-obrien]

I hope he bought the Nighthawk

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

the automatic watch is a symbiotic machine...your life gives it life

[@misternobody4644]

Best comment.

[@jonsmustache7704]

That’s quite clever.

[@aadipattanaik7778]

Never thought of it that way. Damn

[@Okido24]

Beautiful said.

[@justinweisberg1634]

Yes. True true

[@CampeanSorin]

Because of you now I am obsessed with watches! Today I bought my 3rd one! Thank you sir! :D

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, FANTASTIC.Enjoy them and wear them with pride. Best regards, TGV

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

TGV you are starting an epidemic.

[@niematotamtokirej]

Yeah, my wife gets mad at me braging about watches while keep running out of patience waiting for my old Voctok returning from service. And the person responsible of my watch collection is You TGV. Great thanks for a wonderfull, creative hobby that helped me with my depression. Your the man.

[@elialazzarin3948]

Same here! Definitely the best disease to catch!

[@vulekv93]

@@niematotamtokirej Wait until you try biking. It starts with a simple solid bike and ends up as an obsession.

[@leodrawingsos]

"Get a watch!" is one of the first pieces of advice I give to any new teacher that comes to my school. And, TGV, you forgot about rotating bezels! Phone/digital clocks still haven't come out with a tool that replicates that watch function. Substitute? Yes. Replicate? Nope. It's the most efficient, silent, non-distracting way for me to time the end of classes as a teacher. Teachers checking their phones for the time during class look like they have no control over their task management. Timing student tasks with a chronograph is much less distracting than having a bright phone clock sitting on a desk. That's just from my 1 job.

[@jerrygao4535]

Hi TGV, I'm 20 years old and I'm collecting watches because of you. And of course I don't have a lot of money, so I actually sold a whole bunch of tech such as my psp and previous cellphones for watches :) Thank you for teaching me about this new hobby! Only thing is I hope I know when to stop buying. I guess I'll stop when I run out of things to sell around the house....

[@jonfavale]

It’s been 5 years. How many watches do you have now and did you ever run out of things to sell 😂

[@danielmulhern239]

Hey TGV! I just wanted to let you know how much I love your videos! I am 15 and a budding watch enthusiast. I have a very small collection (quartz swatch, seiko 5 snk809, and my fathers two tone seiko dress watch) but its enough to have me completely obsessed with wristwatches. I find that watches say something about somebody, a tell tale sign of good taste and class. I am hoping to acquire an skx009 soon and couldn't be more excited! Thank you so much for inspiring a love of watches into not only me but my generation. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, I find that deeply inspiring. So cool to hear I have more 15 year olds into this hobby. My biggest regret in life is I didn't not get into this deeper at your age. I am sure you will adore the SKX. Onwards and upwards my friend! Best regards, TGV

[@jackstanislow8051]

Dm 27 cheers from a fellow 15 year old ;)

[@byronservies4043]

Excellent start. Better than mine; keep going!

[@jackfinlayevans3428]

I'm 14, I prefer vintage watches but it's awesome to see other people my age in the hobby!

[@factotumdelacita9348]

Dm 27 ...Once you start, you"ll never quit...! Get that Skx 009 as soon as possible.... Good start..!

[@chrislj2890]

I think there is only one other guy at my small company that wears a watch. And they all say they don't need a watch when they have their phone, but of course they don't always have it on them and ask me if I know the time. Now I just look at my watch and reply "Yes I do" and walk away.

[@pomegranatepip2482]

CHRIS LJ ....... nice! I like your style! Ha ha

[@illmin7]

Savage

[@giurgindemilan]

Transferred contempt?

[@celestialkingdom]

When they ask you for the time, tell them it's time to get a watch.

[@aesirloki4833]

"WOW, nice phone! What time is it?" said no women ever

[@zzyzxzee6374]

Aesir Loki theb he proceeded with her to the door where i showed her my blinged out invica...she immediately lost interest

[@arisgod2749]

To you have a phone? Her: yes but I don't share my phone with strangers for calls. No honey I just wanted to know the time.

[@vulekv93]

People in this comment section disregard phones a bit too much. I remember getting my Motorola L7, at the time it was like nothing else. My friends, random girls, old people, everyone wanted to see my paper thin phone. And build quality of that phone was something else compared to competition at the time. Phones have certain charm to them, but it is of different kind, it is fleeting and short-lived. I still have my L7 in original box, I turn it on from time to time, charge and drain a battery once a year, just to keep it running. I think my (future) children would be quite impressed when they see what phones use to look like when their father was young.

[@nightsquats]

When you get a new phone your old one becomes garbage, when you get a new watch your treasured collection grows.

[@pmazumda1]

I went to a water park with my Rolex Datejust and there were many situations my friends depended on me to know the time in water. None of them could carry their Fitbits or Apple iWatches/iPhones into chlorinated pools and they were amazed to see a timepiece in water. So reliable.

[@itzgrayboy4179]

True I love being in the pool with family and they're like ughhh what time is it. Im like I got it. Then the next question is is that waterproof.

[@BobbyHahaOne]

I have an old Patek pocket watch, it is a work of art. I keep it in the safety deposit box at the bank so I only see it once in a blue moon. Sometimes though I will go to the bank and take it out of the box and just admire it for a while, I open the back and I am in total awe of the craftsmanship and the hours of labor it to make this beautiful piece of machinery.

[@AlbertInterian]

For me, I love watches because all they do is tell the time. In this case less is more. To explain, whenever I pick up my cell phone, I am so tempted by all the distractions that are in it (notifications, email, social media, text messages, new youtube vids, etc). I often need to focus on the task at-hand without any distractions, and when I need to know the time, I look at my watch because, unlike my cell, all it does is tell the time - and does so beautifully. They are works of art for the working man that needs to know the time! (PS the foregoing also applies to smart watches, which are basically just tiny cell phones strapped on your wrist).

[@sevoleks]

TGV I am 12 years old and because of you and your videos i have become obsessed with wristwatches and i just bought my first today! (a victorinox maverick dual time). Thank you so much sir for inspiring me and keep up the great work!

[@ernanijunior7963]

When I look to my wristwatch I want to be reminded of who I am, of my personal values projected in an object that is an amalgamation of technique and art. A timepiece with history, with a statement converging with my own vision about life. I want to see myself on that watch. It conveys all personality like no other wearable item. It can last decades, centuries, it will tell about me to other people in the future, maybe to my grandson. In a sense, it is an extension of my existence. The refinement, the seek for perfection, they go much beyond than just keeping accurate time. Never a disposable phone or fashion item will symbolize anything that I said. Tristano, you have inspired me and all horology lovers to love even more this incredible obsession in our minds. Keep the awesome work.

[@nu_Ken99]

I recently found your channel and I really appreciate hearing the passion you have for watches. I'm a military member stationed overseas and I work in an area where cellphones are not permitted. I found it difficult to keep track of time without my cellphone so I started wearing a wrist watch which was a much better alternative to running back to my desk to look at my computer just to get the time. I just ordered a Citizen Eco-Drive and I'm super excited to get it to help me keep track of meetings. Thank you for your channel.

[@timthomas3000]

Wow, great video. Somehow you manage to articulate what we know or feel but can't describe. Well done.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Tim, very honoured to hear that. Best regards, TGV

[@juniorbullock838]

I was looking at some mobile phones today. Some of them were €900 crazy! I would rather buy a watch that could last a lifetime than waste money on disposable technology.

[@IM-lf5qp]

I wouldn't call the phone disposable, it's just that technology moves at a faster pace other industries

[@JLchevz]

@@IM-lf5qp I hope there comes a time in which cellphones last at least some 5 years and we can enjoy a good one without having to buy another 6 months on!! lol

[@folksurvival]

@@JLchevz You don't have to.

[@glumfish6862]

The problem with making that comparison is that a watch does one thing (and a mechanical one poorly). While a phone can do MUCH more things. Everything has its use.

[@clo2715]

Thank you for all the information you give us. Just bought my first watch in 20 years because of your videos. I ordered my Seiko SZSC003 from Japan and I can't wait to start wearing it.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much for sharing that. I find that very motivational to know you are now enjoying a new watch. Outstanding choice! Wear it with pride, love the Seiko btw too, Best regards, TGV

[@DeaMeD0]

For me mechanical watches are beautiful , i simply adore and respect the knowledge that is put in to making of a watch. And to open up a caseback and see it beating its just beautiful . Got into mechanical watches thanks to you Tgv :) thank you for that, And i also geting interested in servicing and repairing watches . I love this hobby of ours.

[@theurbangentry]

That just made my day to hear that. Thank you so much sir, keep enjoying it my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@kene3431]

I feel the same way about pocket knives. This channel has given me a new appreciation for wrist watches.

[@davideisola122]

One of the best videos you’ve posted in my opinion. Your channel makes wearing watches and loving watches more fun. Thank you so much for sharing, you are very popular in the horology community, we will always support your ventures.

[@acts9531]

We've all heard it and every time I do it makes me cringe -- When someone says something like "I don't wear one because I refuse to be a slave to a watch ..." As if you can't be a "free spirit" if you have a watch on your wrist. As if wearing a watch is the opposite of some undefinable virtue. It's a poser thing to say. Wearing a watch doesn't make you a slave to time, it makes you a master of your own time.

[@canonbares9206]

I bought a g shock just to carry the square part in my pocket because I hate using my phone to time things, set alarms, etc. works like a charm and has a nice charm to it.

[@RickieRobbie]

"Hardcore phone enthusiasts" 😀. Man I hope to one day inherited my dads cell phone! Great vid! Enjoyed it.

[@theurbangentry]

LOL thank you Robbie :D Best regards, TGV

[@poopshootpoop7531]

I purchased a Casio g shock after watching some of your videos and it reminded me of being a kid and always wearing a watch. It also has helped me to leave my phone at home sometimes and just enjoy life. Thank you for this wonderful channel and i am now going to make an upgrade to the marathon navigator again upon your suggestion. Cheers.

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Hi TGV I agree with your points, especially the philosophical observation about time being the most valuable thing we have on a deeply personal and on a human level. By wearing a watch you show your knowledge about this, among other things... You also signal that you are a true professional in the field of our everyday doings - time is money, you can count on me being there on time and all that. You could say that you signal that with a cellphone too - though here you do it in a more sophisticated and symbolic way. We must not forget that a watch is a kind of jewelry too. And that a true gentleman appreciates jewelry. Not in the line of "bling, bling - see what I could afford", but in the sense that your carefully chosen items reflects the person you really are and the values you appreciate. Someone said that a wristwatch is the only jewelry a man could wear. I wouldn't go as far as that - but no doubt that my watch would be the last thing to go... Keep up the good work👍

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kjeld, Excellent point about jewellery too, I totally didn't think of that! Best regards, TGV

[@jonfavale]

Generally in a serious event, the only jewelry men can wear are watches and cuff links.

[@insideactionplayer]

So great of you putting the 10 Reasons the description, ihave no time right now its 1:30 am at night and ishould sleep, as a true horology fan and rolex owner i love your Videos, and i enjoy every single one, will watch this one completely tomorrow!:)

[@Somerled_Pox]

Man I love how you talk about watches and style, time and such, yet you have a print of a vanity painting. Your respect for mortality and seemingly the frailty of your time (and legacy, for you, I would guess) is great to see outside of vapid "deep" nay-sayers, and I love it. Love your stuff, keep it up.

[@jackstanislow8051]

Fantastic video as always! Great topic as well! As a young watch lover, I am in it for the tradition, complexity, subtle expression, and charm of wristwatches and horology. Cheers from The Motor City!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Jack :D I love those aspects, so glad to hear you do too. Best regards, TGV

[@fillo1969]

I’ve bought two watches on holidays.. wearing it reminds me of the great trip!

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

MODEL

[@MEDIC1944]

You did a great job on the video a lot of the bit younger coworkers ask why I'm wearing a watch and I always tell them that It's easier to have a fast look at your wrist then pulling out your cell phone to watch at the time And even more polite when your dealing with a customer As always it was a joy to watch your video have a great time

[@tjarsun]

I'm so used to check the time on my watch that I even do it while I'm using my cellphone, and the phone shows the time on the top bar almost always!!! When I realize I did that I feel a little bit stupid to move the sleeve a bit back and turn my hand to see the dial instead of just moving the eyes to the top of the screen, but at the same time I feel kind of proud of the watch I'm wearing that day!

[@-_-Code-_-]

so after MONTHS of hesitation and research i finally caved and bought a citizen navihawk AT based on some of your advice to a question i had asked you .. i had to get the one with the rubber band but i bought a stainless band directly from citizen and had a jeweler swap it for me.. i couldn't be happier with the watch, it didn't break my bank and i thoroughly love wearing it, not to mention the compliments I've gotten on it... its only my 2nd one but now i may be hooked... i appreciate the advice and really enjoy your content so i just wanted to say THANKS~!!

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Great job TGV! Your videos are always informative and awesome to watch, keep up the great work!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much sir! :D Best regards, TGV

[@NanoMalo]

The Urban Gentry hey how bout a video about your doggie haha

[@ats7485]

I'm a new fan of this channel, and a new lover/collector of watches. Ironically, I'm a jewelry salesman, as was my father before me, and my firstborn after me. This video strikes a good chord and I am honored to feel a part of this community and spirituality. Thank you for stepping out and expressing your thoughts and heart.

[@onewatch7750]

And your appreciation of Parker pens does not escape me. Good show!

[@polarroller]

I agree TVG. What I enjoy most is the never ending pursuit of learning more about watches. The greater the knowledge, be it historical, or brands, or movements, the more I learn, the more I enjoy the hobby. Im now always excited as heck to see what new watches come out of Baselworld etc.....keeps the passion alive. Great vid!

[@SGM805]

Just when I thought I was out , you pulled me back in! Lol gr8 passionate vid , love it TGV

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, great line, thank you Steve, Best regards, TGV

[@darrensmith6999]

I am 53 and back in the day a watch was something given to you as a gift at key times in your life by loved ones birthdays Christmas etc. I have several time pieces given to me by my late Grandmother one a swiss pocket watch when i was about 18 and another a British Made Timex when i was about 15. I love them and still use them and it reminds me of her and all the good times i have had in the past in fact it is a physical link to the past in a way a device like a a phone with built in obsolescence will never be. Great Video. Im exploring your back catalog. Thank you.

[@jbayette]

Hey TGV, you should have a look at The wristwatch handbook: A comprehensive guide to mechanical watchmaking I got it for my 16th birthday this year. It is a great resource, and it has a lot of pictures.

[@theurbangentry]

Off to ebay I go! Thank you sir, Best regards, TGV

[@Dirrruk92]

When I was a baby and if I would not stop crying, my mother would always hold me while standing infront of our grandfather clock, with me facing the clock, swaying to the rhythm of the pendulum. It would always work, it always calmed me down. I think this subconsciously made me have a thing for clocks/watches at a very young age.

[@brutustantheiii8477]

I was able to meet and play with infant niece by letting her see and handle my silver toned Seiko 5 (Classic with Navy blue face and classic original bracelet). But when I try to take a photo from my iPhone or even a selfie, she shuts down and out and even gets intimidated (since it blocks your face but also) as it is so impersonal. I guess nature really did show us which choice is more natural and human

[@ChintanPandya01]

For me, even quartz watches have "soul". It is because the essence of timekeeping is same between mechanical and quartz watches. Mechanical watches measure the oscillations of the balance wheel (about 6/second) and quartz watches count the oscillations of the quartz crystal (32,768/second)! Quartz watches are ingenious in a similar way to mechanical watches. They represent true innovations in timekeeping and they come from the same family, unlike smart watches or just the phone.

[@cristianariel7053]

Chintan Pandya I agree

[@mrkiky]

Pretty sure the clock in smart watches, phones, computers and any appliance that needs to keep time are quartz based as well. If we were to consider the most advanced wristwatch technology from solely the timekeeping perspective it would probably be one of Casio's solar powered and self synchronizing watches. It will run as long as you don't live underground, is as accurate as any quartz watch can be, doesn't need to be serviced and can sync from the tower signals in case it does drift. It will probably stop working when the capacitor that stores the charge deteriorates, but all in all I don't think you'll find a watch that can last longer than that without the need of repair.

[@bobbirdsong6825]

I think a smart watch is still a very nice accessory, especially for flying because you don’t have to worry about them getting zapped by the x-Ray conveyer. I wouldn’t wear one all the time, more for working out and with more preppy outfits.

[@mrkiky]

The thing about smartwatches is that they're not something that lasts for decades. it's just another device like phones and tablets or even computers that get obsolete in a few years. You won't find anyone in 10 years wearing a smartwatch from today, not to mention in 50 years. And the absolute worst thing about these devices is that their functionality deteriorates as well since they rely on support. A smartwatch 10 years from now will be useless because it won't be compatible with the new technologies. I have a smartwatch since a year ago and I have to say that the updates they push on it make it worse and worse. It was fine when I got it, now it's full of bugs.

[@bobbirdsong6825]

mrkiky I’m not saying a smart watch is better, but I would still want to own one, for the reasons I mentioned and because some of them just look cool.

[@axlcrush1954]

Great vid TGV with your energy and passion, its great! Favorite reasons : 1) Reflection of personality 2)Time with just a glance 3) Articles we keep for life and likely to outlive us 4) the mechanical heart that beats and powered by my life movements ..... you got it all in your 10 points.

[@DonCacomixtle]

11) You can wear a piece of art Your videos are amazing, to me cell phones are nothing but a necessary evil, watches on the other side are an entire pleasure.

[@christopherj5754]

Another great video. Since becoming a watch enthusiast,( last 2 yrs) all those topics you covered apply. But I've found my physical connection is this- if I am unable to sleep once going to bed, the watch I've been wearing that day goes under the pillow my heads on and I listen carefully to the movements "life force". I've become addicted to listening to all the different "heart-beats" of my slowly expanding collection . New Seiko "Samurai" on the way, can't wait to listen to it's "Life Force"! Thank You for putting me on the "path" .Thank you for your passion.

[@vicktaru]

I'm actually a phone enthusiast, and I spend huge amounts of time customizing my phone and making it uniquely mine. If you want to see another amazing community, you should check out the /r/androidthemes subreddit. With that said, a phone is not a watch. A phone can tell you the time, but, as I'm sure I don't need to explain to anyone here, it's not the same as owning a watch. I really think the abstract points are the key points.

[@terrywhitworth5350]

Great video TGV, I agree with you 100 per cent. I've reached the age where I'm looking at my own collection and deciding who will inherit what, and it's nice to know I will (hopefully) be remembered by the watch that I've left to someone in my family. It's a form of immortality.

[@Sebastian85]

These are good reasons TGV, well done! For me watches arouse emotions wich phones never will do. Everytime i look at my timepieces i got that smile :) thats all about.

[@theurbangentry]

Simply but so true. I love it Sebastian, thank you my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@davidtheriault6726]

I recently discovered and subscribed to your channel. Thank you very much; I enjoy your comments and observations, especially about watch design. I have worn a watch all of my adult life. I love having the time on my wrist - handy, and there when I need it. No rummaging around to locate the phone, which as often as not is in my jacket pocket. And you're so right: there are styles and sizes that suit any wardrobe and occasion. We have two children, with a daughter in college, so money is not plentiful, but this Christmas I splurged (for us) on a re-issue hand wound Timex Marlin. I have a small wrist so I love the smaller size of the hand wound version, and I don't like dates on a watch, so it was perfect for me. It is extremely elegant, wears very well, and I can tell the time easily. (And I checked out your review before I bought it.) I also gave our 11-year-old son a small Timex hand wound from the early 80s. It's still going strong and he loves it. He seems to have caught the watch bug and wears his little Cassio on one wrist and the Times on the other. Best wishes to you in the new year, and thanks for all the entertaining and informative videos. God bless!

[@rorymcclellan3740]

13:54 "I could drop a G Shock off the roof of my house; could you do /that/ with a phone? Uuhnn I don't think so." xD

[@stoundingresults]

Also G-shocks 6 multibands sync with atomic clocks👍

[@davidbouldin3326]

Love this video...have a handful of people that I'm forwarding the link to immediately. I hear this so often I get tired of spelling it out. Plus, with the quality of your videos there is no doubt that you'll hook a few in so that I'll have more watch enthusiasts around me...the more the merrier!! Thank you!

[@mattgottbreht]

Practicality aside, how about just to sheer enjoyment you get from looking at your beautiful timepiece, time and time again. It never gets old, even looking at my oldest of 5+ years. In most cases I'm not even looking at the time. A phone could never provide that.

[@ewinter3]

Matthew Gottbreht I do that all the time! I get so mesmerized by the sweep of the second hand or the gently glowing lume that I totally forget the it tells the time, too....

[@watchmewatch9]

"It runs off of my energy!" Great quote!

[@cozzzzyyyy]

cant find a watch for my 5 inch wrist so i am using the 38mm apple watch. I am working on gaining weight and can't weight to get a sarb033

[@letsdogooddaily]

fenn are you a woman? that's very small if you're a guy.

[@cozzzzyyyy]

Farhat Bamadhaj I am a guy and 17

[@xGangnamsteinx]

fenn pretty late for reply but i have the same issue. You can always swipe out a band!

[@oliverfasola19]

Because of you I've learned about the Seiko 5 and now want one to replace my broken Apple Watch with one; the best part is the Seiko is one 8th the price

[@theoneandonly7213]

18:27 I'm still waiting for the day a girl tells me: "Wow nice watch, where're you from?" Thanks T. Kind regards, Fabio.

[@ccc369]

Re 12:38 . I have a 33 year old Seiko quarz chronograph which has never been serviced except for a battery change every 3-4 years. Still keeps time extremely well.

[@robinrundqvist3013]

Yes! I feel like phones are things you have for a few years and then get a new one But watches are wonderful ways of giving to your next generation

[@thewanderer3633]

I have only been watching your channel for about six months ago but I have always adored watches. I have every watch I have ever owned except one. Even my first watch when I was probably ten or twelve years old. I have my father's Accutron and the Accutron my parents gave me as my college graduation gift in 1971. Albeit, it was an electronic watch, it was the epitome of timekeeping at the time. I now own four Rolexes and an SKX175 along with lesser pieces. I love the idea of wearing a "machine" on my wrist that is powered, as you pointed out, by my "own" energy. I think this is one of your best Vlogs. Keep them coming.

[@mostlysunny4u]

I didn’t inherit any beautiful timepieces. I have started one. Thanks TGV,..

[@joseph_b319]

I work for the cable company. Keeping track and managing your time is very important with my job.I carry a company phone at all times. I can just as easy look at my phone to see what time it is, but when I look at my phone I have about 5 text messages about work which i get to when I have time and Facebook messages which I usually check when I get home from work. Yes text messages can be important but if it is that important that person can call me. It takes a second for me to look down at one of my Timex watches and see what time it is and move on with my work and not have be distracted by my phone. As far as accuracy many times it is not that important to know exactly what time it is, also if extreme accuracy is important you can just set your watch to the Navy time in Utah.

[@jcktimeless9277]

Hello Tristano! I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration that you have given to us younger watch enthusiast. I am even working on my own youtube channel, Facebook, website, and Instagram for my own reviews. I would be happy to send you some papers if you would like! Cheers!

[@chases.536]

I found your channel last week while searching for a reliable, cheap beater watch. Based on your review, I bought a Casio "Marlin" and I couldn't be happier! I had to slap it on a nato in classic TGV style! Even though I have my watch now I cant stop binge watching your videos. My hobby money may be getting pulled in new directions very soon. Keep up the great work!

[@mrsushihut]

Watches can be a part of a dignified lifestyle; you can easily imagine someone with a nice watch well dressed for a variety of occasions: at the beach, the opera, or at home having Thanksgiving dinner using the family china.

[@mrsushihut]

dr1345 I wouldn't know, I've never been to the beech. :(

[@jh6967]

This episode was currently the best edifying one about the necessity of the watches!! I agree most of your opinions, and you did a perfect job!

[@hcronos]

I knew what you mean. I burst into tears when I see somebody with an Apple Watch

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Harry, I feel your pain brother! Best regards, TGV

[@swerveymusic8308]

Great channel man. Your videos reinvigorated my love of watches and inspired me to buy my first luxury watch, the omega sea master planet ocean co axial. Keep up the great work

[@rickmarsh571]

Fashion comes and goes a watch is timeless!

[@theurbangentry]

Hear hear!!!!! Well said Rick, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@kharmadotdk]

So nice to hear my own exact thoughts on the wrist watch subject. Rounding off the perfect attire with a matching watch is so essential to me. I can litterally spend hours swapping straps and/or bracelets to make the watch go perfectly to what i'm wearing. As usual - great show. Ken

[@ishaanbhardwaj8992]

Tech and watches aren't mutually exclusive interests...

[@theurbangentry]

Interesting point, I am very much into my Nintendo 3DS and Sony Vita, does that count? Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@mastermachineman1462]

Nintendo Switch too right?

[@fluffywhiteducky]

@Ishaan Bhardwaj Thats true, they aren't mutually exclusive. The reason he was referencing a cell phone as a counter example so much is because the biggest argument of people who don't like watches is that they can check the time on their phone. He wasn't saying that in order to be a watch enthusiast you cant also geek over the iPhone 7.

[@magicaardvark1]

Excellent video sir! You have inspired me to start a small collection of timepieces, all mechanical, all automatic (and mostly Seiko). I look forward very much to passing these pieces on to the young people of my family and friends. If properly looked after they will last indefinitely. Thanks, and keep up the excellent work. M

[@adamrose5690]

just bought a vintage USSR anti magnetic from Raketa, designed to function during a nuclear firestorm. beat that Samsung

[@Yafama]

Adam Rose I mean I don’t think radioactivity does much to phones?

[@raygibler1458]

Magnets do though

[@raygibler1458]

Nuclear explosions create a magnetic pulse

[@P0rQpine]

Okay so youre in a war i assume

[@Okido24]

The raketa will make it (maybe). You won’t (definitely:)

[@Haku30]

Awesome episode TGV. My favorite part of watch collecting is the variety, everybody can collect yet nobody collection will be the same, ever. Colors, cases, formats, brands, movements, release years, history etc.... and the ability to suit it and make it the story teller of your own journey in life. That is timeless.

[@jdc8774]

Don't know anybody who carries their grandfather's cell phone with them, but know both men and women who wear his watch with pride.

[@arbogash1852]

jd c I do.

[@wuhsiaohsien]

My father bought me my first proper watch before I graduated from high school, it's only a Seiko 5 but the meaning behind it (a gift from my dad, graduate gift, I'm turned 18...) is priceless. I just sent it in for service last week, it costs me 1/3 of the price when my father bought it, but I don't feel pain to treat my watch well. TBH I did not take care of it well before I watch your channel, I even replaced it with a gshock for longer power reserve, but now I really miss it, can't wait till Friday to pick it up!

[@FranciscoDomene7]

Governor, my 7 years old boy told me, you are getting crazy about watches, all Because of you of course. What an interesting video thanks.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Francisco! I am very honoured. Enjoy the hobby my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@pgnadinger]

Great video - you are so right that watches connect us to history, our ancestors, cherishing/remembering important moments and to other enthusiasts. And they're just plain cool to wear and admire!

[@hakimanas1997]

loool at the "crazy stupid love" poster when women ask you what the time is😂

[@gerardgaddi6929]

Its my first time to comment on this channel, after watching some of your vids in the past. Watches are just so interesting and addicting to learn about. And of course, if you have the means, it would be great to make as a hobby and be a watch collector. I do hope to get the perfect "watch" for myself for all the right reasons and purposes in my lifetime. And this channel helps a lot! All the best TGV!

[@blakebias9515]

A wrist watch no matter what price point has a soul a cellphone has none. besides watches are few things that are built to last these days .

[@theurbangentry]

Excellent point. Thank you Blake for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@matt_valentine]

I love this video! It's such a great topic to cover. No hyperbole, I credit my interest, my passion for horology to you (started building my collection a few months ago). Thank you so much.

[@harkonen1000000]

I once got criticized by a woman for not wearing a pocket watch (I used to wear them for a while).

[@joelplascencia3568]

Oddly specific, but I wouldn't even be mad.

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

Interesting and thought provoking video TGV. One additional thing that I would like to add to this topic is the care one must give to your watch (or watches) in order to maintain their condition and lustre. This may sound sad but when I wear my Datejust the simple act of opening up the green leather Rolex box and seeing the watch resting on the suede pad always bring a smile to my face.

[@SDBloxham]

I would also add .....I love the fact that automatic watches are fantastic pieces of engineering brilliance.

[@canismajoris6733]

They're mediocre really compare to other stuff these days.

[@arran4286]

I just have my daughter a Seiko 5 for her 15th birthday. It's something that will always remind her of me, so you are spot on about commemorating important moments in time.

[@anonym_b3058]

Most people don’t know the difference between a Vincero and a rolex🤦🏻‍♂️

[@joeljoseph1555]

I am new to watches, and you have inspired me to collect them as well. I love the community you have brought together! Keep it Up

[@Tom-je2kb]

I'm 17 and I collect russian watches and some others My favorite reason to wear a watch is that it's full of history :)

[@toms6526]

i love the passion in this video, it is truly enthralling! i had never owned any automatic watches, only quartz but your passion inspired me to start collecting & recently bought a tissot heritage visodate and a hamilton khaki king.

[@mikesumler8493]

Sometimes when certain people ask me for the time I respond by telling them it's time for you to buy a watch.

[@Flyingcatdog313]

hahahaha

[@nunoferro111]

I'm just 15, but I already connect to horology in a way I never thought I would as no one in my family cares as much as me about watches. When someone asks why I care so much I can't even answer them because I can say all of the things you mentioned on the video, and that's why I love and connect so much to your channel, TGV! Wonderful video.

[@technosworld2]

Additionally, I'd like to challenge someone to take their cell phone diving for 200 meters and try using it.

[@brandonwardlow4246]

I agree with almost everything you said, with the small exception that a watch is the one and only accessory that shows your personality. A pocket knife shows quite a bit of your style and personality as well. Where I live, you can also learn quite a bit about someone’s personality by sidearm that they carry as well.

[@melchizedekpsj]

A watch can be timeless; a phone, definitely not. Also, digging in your pocket or purse/handbag is far less elegant than just flicking your wrist. Thanks for the video, have a great day.

[@jnrjnr77]

Well said Tristano, I couldn't agree more! As you said the study of Horology is the study of humanity itself. Bravo.

[@kongmw]

skx009 just arrived today. Rolex explorer coming soon. I blame you TGV 😂😂😂

[@theurbangentry]

You lucky thing, enjoy!!!!! Thank you my friend, what a duo. Best regards, TGV

[@lukebarkworth9080]

The thing I love about watches is the fact that they are important instruments which have helped man achieve some of its greatest achievements. For example the speedy which was used to go to the moon. Or watches used by people in the Great escape.