2024 State Of The Collection: Rolex, Seiko, Breguet, Omega, Breitling, Casio, Squale & More Watches

[@harlemk1ng]

On my wrist watch journey my initial goal was to own a vast collection. I never considered downsizing. Eventually I ignored several watches I thought I wanted.. Eventually I made the decision to sell watches I wasn't in love with or gift them friends and proteges to begin their own wrist watch journey (Inspiration I got you). Congrats again on the Breguet.

[@highwaystar3780]

Honestly the Tissot is the Only thing that Appeals to me here !

[@theurbangentry]

"I ignored several watches I thought I wanted", that is a very profound and disciplined realization, you have my respect. I spent years and so much money coming to that point, maybe too late. I also love how you gifted watches away to start others on the journey. Very noble and wise actions. Great comment, thank you for sharing that. Pinned until something shameful comes along! 😅 Have a great holiday season and catch you in the new year. Onwards, upwards and best regards, TGV

[@julianrockett5575]

Hey, let’s be friends! I am funny; loyal; love watches… how about it?

[@4evalost948]

Your state of the collection is one on the few out here that I enjoy the most because of all the history that you know about your watches and how passionate and insightful you are about your collection. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas TGV.

[@chasingpenelope]

Have a great Christmas TGV. I've been a long time viewer for about 6 years now and I get more enjoyment out of your videos than most TV shows and movies released recently.

[@theurbangentry]

Wow, that really is pure class of you to say. Thank you so much, that means the world to me. Here's to hopefully another 6 😎🥂 Have a wonderful holidays and new year! Best regards, TGV

[@GuyVanderAa]

@@chasingpenelope Absolutely

[@pastamaestro6229]

Never commented in my life but you're the only one I watched every video of, for years now, sir. So I absolutely got to say, congratz for the grail, thank you for your work, and merry christmas TGV !

[@theurbangentry]

You inspired me, thank you so so much for the support and taking the time to share that.. Onward, upwards and have a wonderful Christmas! The very best of regards, TGV

[@steelsteez6118]

The OG wrist watch youtube channel. You bring so much nostalgia of some of the best times of my life. You have a special place in my heart TGV. Don't ever change. You've always remained honest, true, and classy to your viewers and it's so refreshing. Happy Holidays! 🎄 🎇

[@GuyVanderAa]

We’ve all been waiting for this! Time to sit back and relax 🥃😎

[@Orso_in_letargo]

I live in the north of Italy, but Firenze is the Italian city I love the most. My grandfather was from there, and it was also the last trip I made with my mother before she passed away. I still remember her enthusiasm in explaining the history of everything surrounding us....The kind of enthusiasm of a teacher who was passionate about her job. Great collection Tristano, davvero dei bellissimi orologi👌

[@balconybill]

Such a varied and well thought out collection. Every watch had a story and a reason, and it was telling that you had as much passion for your Casio as your Breguet. Aiming to hone your collection down to 12 is a great number to aim for. It'll give you focus and pleasure. I will follow suit. Thank you for entertaining and informing us. You always get me thinking, TGV. Keep on keeping on.

[@pudlife4703]

I've been following the channel for several years, and I think this is the best your collection has ever looked. Collection may have had more watches in the past, but the selection here is a fantastic collection of brands and watch types, superb.

[@johnd-xd9sn]

TGV, another great moment to share where your collecting journey has taken you. Thanks for another superb year of genuine enthusiasm. Onwards and Upwards!

[@michaelsisto9898]

You are the reason I started collecting. Couldn’t be more happy about all your success across your journey. Also wish our paths crossed while you lived in Philly too. Wishing you best of luck going into 2025!

[@boostaholic7116]

Happy Christmas to you and Hugo! Looking forward to 2025 and some more great horological content! 👍👍

[@DialMesmerized-yx7uy]

Awesome collection! I love watching SOTC videos and seeing/hearing collectors' thoughts on why they selected and continue to own certain watches. Especially enjoy yours each year, thanks for continuing to share these.

[@AbnStubby]

What can I say that hasn’t been said? A pure class collection from a giant in this space and just an overall standup gentleman. Your videos, knowledge and insight have impacted so many at every stage of their collecting journeys. All the best to you and yours, TGV. Onwards and upwards!

[@AbnStubby]

Had to edit “has” to “have”…because, you know, grammar! 😉

[@danielday7033]

You have a great SOTC. I have had the luxury of watching your videos on your journey. To include the beautiful Breguet. Congratulations on getting there! 🤙

[@chaseiv58]

I was very happy to see this video pop up today! Have a great christmas Tristano

[@davidmichienzi101]

Had my Seiko SKX009 on while watching you video TGV. The collection looks great, and I really enjoyed the camera angle. Buon Natale and Buon Anno to you and your family. Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2025 😊🎄

[@edwinandianeutube]

Hello Tristan, thank you for sharing your collection with us. You have greatly influenced me during my personal watch journey. Hoping you enjoy the holiday break and look forward to seeing you in the new year.

[@MrBacchus18]

Merry Christmas TGV. Been watching your videos since I was infected with the watch bug in October 2014. Here's to another ten years with any luck. 🍻

[@Kittyland123]

Thank you so much TGV for all of your wonderful content! Have a happy and restful holiday break as well! “Onwards and ever upwards”! Your watch enthusiast, (Nick L)

[@waynecastleman1363]

And so we are in the Middle of Hoilday sprit indeed. Your channel is always a pleasure if not just down right Urban Gentry and T Rex to attempt to insult your holy Grail purchase was a most masterful touch . And so thankyou for the true expression of watch collecting in pure class form and so a Happy New Year from Nashville TN 🦖

[@DaveMGmovies]

What a fantastic collection. Thanks for sharing it with us TGV. And Happy New Year y'all.

[@botezsorinconstantin]

Let’s have a great Christmas 😊 Thank you TGV for you’re video’s! See you next year! Salut from Romania! P.S. On my wrist I have a little Casio square, Cartier Tank reissue! Just love it!

[@TellingTimeYT]

Your best SOTC yet! The collection has come so far TGV. I just wanted to leave a thank you to you for inspiring me to start a watch YT channel this year. My journey with watches this year has been taken to another level thanks in part to you! Although you dont know me all the best and wishing you a very happy new year 🎉

[@markbowman7240]

always enjoy the xmas state of the collection you do ..fun mixed with some truely amazing watches but this year, it's made even more so with your grail purchase the breguet ❤❤❤ .thank you for another cracking year of reviews and the hd preventor hanhart 🙌

[@jeremycorrao]

Love it! Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your wife! Cheers. Onward and upward!

[@Watchingwristwatches]

It's always great to hear the personal insight and history behind each piece in the collection (loving that grail too!). Well done Sir!

[@rherranzm]

I love watching you share your journey with us and teaching us so much along the way. You have forever changed the way I enjoy watches and I’ll always be grateful. Merry Christmas TGV! My best wishes to you and your collection for this 2025

[@blackdog9951]

Happy Holidays TGV🎄 Thank you for all the great content this year. Looking forward to what next year brings us! Onwards and Upwards!!👍

[@edmiller873]

Happy Holidays TGV. A very nice collection you have. The Grail is fantastic! I’ve enjoyed your videos for a couple years now and always look forward to what you are producing.

[@rickb6365]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year TGV. It's been a real pleasure finding your channel and I look forward to more next year!

[@geralddorrington]

Enjoy your break and have a great Christmas, thanks for the content and all the work you put into the videos.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

Everything about your collection screams class , well done Fratello.👍🏻 Rubber straps are dominant in my humble collection as well.

[@theshadowman1398]

Brilliant stuff as always. My collection grew to an unrealistic 20+ watches mainly thanks to the low yen ( almost monthly a watch arrived from Japan this year ). The best moment was. Wearing my Breitling Colt A17035 while flying on on a Douglas DC3 from Amsterdam to Groningen.

[@edteach3r]

Awesome collection, TGV! Every year when you do the SOTC, I again realise how many watches that I have bought were inspired by you: Seiko Willard SPB237J1, multiple Squales, Casio DW290-1V Mission Impossible, Dan Henry 1972 Maverick, and so forth. I am still gutted that I missed out on your collab with Hanhart… the unobtainable Hanhart 417 ES Red Lion, which I had in my cart but failed to pull the trigger. Such is life, eh? Hope you had a happy Christmas, and may God continue to bless you in 2025.

[@bcfd2956]

The collection is looking great. Thanks for adding the Victorinox Diver on your top ten. Added it to my collection last month….fantastic watch….Thanks, Lee

[@SteffenK1989]

I‘ve waited for this one 😃 Best watch content on KZbin. Love your videos 😊 You got me to get the F77. Absolutely love it. Keep on going in 2025 and happy holidays. Greetings from Germany

[@peterboyce1422]

Thank you for sharing your unique experience and your hard work putting together such wonderful ’u-tubes’. All the best for the new year. O&U.

[@John-km9ju]

Thanks for sharing from your collection; I really like the diversity, history, and journey to each piece. It's great to own and appreciate a timepiece (or anything else for that matter) for oneself rather than for others. 👍🏾

[@NickGuzelian]

Well wishes to you and yours TGV! Busy times permits me few moments of leisure to visit one of my favorite channels. Am very pleased to pop in like this every once in a while, and it's almost like meeting that old friend, where you just pick up where you left off years ago. Great stuff as always, cheers!

[@fabiolosanto2799]

A great collection. Always on the very TOP, TGV❤. Have a wonderful time! Merry Christmas ❤

[@owen1079]

I never "got" the appeal of explorers till this year. Now I just love them. Can't stop googling them and the Nivada super antarctic tropical. Merry Christmas from Australia TGV🎄

[@paulkukula6541]

Great collection. A lot of depth & very diverse collection. Look forward to upcoming videos. All the best to you & your family for Christmas and the new year.

[@alvinmick218]

Merry Christmas! What a fantastic collection of watches! So many wonderful pieces but if I had to choose just one of them, I’d go with the Tissot and on that leather strap it just works! Yes I’m a pushover for a vintage inspired watch ever since you stated featuring them on your channel years ago.

[@darren9445]

Class TGV, a great collection as always. Mine zeroed out this year selling my Lorier and buying a Grand Seiko leaving me with five. Thanks for the entertainment this year and have a great festive period. Looking forward to next year already.

[@michaelriera6277]

Amazing collection and that Breguet is glorious!

[@genehammond7239]

Amazing collection TGV , Merry Christmas zand Happy New Year to you and your's !!!😊👍👍

[@mattys1467]

Such a masterful and carefully curated collection 🎉

[@ashleysmith89]

I love seeing your collection change and evolve over the years, and the Tradition is a true masterpiece. Happy Christmas!

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

TGV, I just want to wish you a very Happy Christmas🎄and Peaceful New Year to you and your lady wife. Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@OU-qe5pp]

Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2025. Thank you for providing us with amazing content.

[@freshramses]

I‘m proud of you. The channel and you are going strong! No lack of motivation

[@downloadableskills]

Have a merry Xmas, a happy new year and can't wait to see what the new Gentry Labs brings! -Long time fan

[@OldGregg79]

Appreciation of everything from Breguet to Casio, quality content as always. I do like that Tissot! Happy Christmas to you and yours good sir and all the best for the New Year!

[@SingleTrackMined]

For me, there's Breguet and everything else. I love the style, the heritage, the hand-made artistry,,,the buying experience appears to be worthy, too. Very impressed with your grail. Congratulations on the purchase of a lifetime...for now. Cheers!

[@DanteTumbelaka]

I've been anticipating this video! I decided to follow your "little" purge, and I'm down to pieces that I actually wear and mean a lot to me. No joke, I genuinely feel refreshed and less burdened. Thank you TGV!

[@Matt_S104]

Love that Tissot Janeiro. Not typically my kind of watch but just something about it - the complex detail of the dial, the gold on black, the telemeter scale. Overall a very cool collection - interestingly eclectic as you say. Merry Christmas!

[@francoenrico1258]

Great work, love the collection. Thanks for the quality of your videos. Merry Christmas 🎉

[@djorgen]

Buon Natale TGV! Thanks for all your hard work and amazing videos in 2024! Onwards and upwards into the new year! Cheers from Norway :-)

[@simenvillum1680]

Marry Christmas TGV! Thanks for a year of wonderful content.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you, merry Christmas to you too and have a happy new year! Best regards, TGV

[@deech2086]

Great collection full of class. Keep up the good work!!

[@trieunguyen5897]

Funny, how this small channel affected me as a watch collector and fore most as a human being . Thank you so much ! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@00-Fresh-Snow-00]

Merry 🎄 and Happy Holidays ⌚✨. I still have my G-Shock Mudman from 2009, all worn and beat (it wasn't until 2018 that I got a GW-B5600 Tough Solar after watching one of your vids discussing your love of G-Shock 👍). Onwards and upwards 🥃.

[@KeepingWatchUK]

FWIW I would keep just 3-4 of those & likely not miss the rest. But it’s your collection so 👍🏻 Have great Xmas & thank you for the great, free content over 2024 🙏🏻

[@dumpsterdiner]

Came for the SoTC, but ngl, I stayed for the ornaments 😏 Talk about a collection 😲 The watches are good too tho. Some real stunners and great variety. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for the new year.

[@outlaw_203]

I look forward to this video of yours every year. Cheers, TGV!

[@stevens1041]

Happy Christmas. Your collection has a lot of soul; some really nice pieces you've got.

[@leonm2407]

Thanks for all the informative and entertaining content. Merry Christmas

[@JustLikeParadise]

Happy New Year. I am so glad I found your channel. I laugh quite a bit and love your reviews. Chow

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you and same to you! O&U! T.

[@Temps-Perdu]

Felicità e gioia sempre e ovunque. Desiderando momenti meravigliosi e orologi straordinari... Let's cheers to you and all of us as a big big community of people with similar interests and various thoughts, opinion and approaches...

[@ahmadsheriff]

Tanks for all the beautiful work! Here's to another successful year. Onwards & upwards.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you 🙏 😊 O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@bigdavedave9865]

Just wanted to say I like the view of you enjoying the watches as you run through 👀👌😎 love the sotc vids 👍

[@nicolasvicenzo2200]

Merry Christmas and Happy new year TGV! Thank you for your amazing content that enrich us all! Onwards and upwards in 2025!

[@pacovl46]

Merry Christmas, mate! Thanks for the consistent content! 🙂

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, especially for the consistent support. KZbin lets know me know who likes videos and you do not go unnoticed. But it's also the commentary and feedback, it is invaluable to me. Onwards, upwards and merry Christmas! Best regards, TGV

[@pacovl46]

@theurbangentry well, I guess one hand washes the other! 🙂

[@pclarin]

Funny was wearing my Casio Mudman when viewing this. Had it on because I had been working on my car today. More Hugo!

[@anthonystevens8683]

A great 'sensible' collection, few overlaps and a great range. It's great to see the Mission Impossible Casio remains, this is a true modern classic that I also own. It might mot be my most worn Casio as my F-91W has than honour but it always makes me smile on the occasions that I have it on my wrist. I should consider downsizing my collection as I have a lot of overlap but that would mean letting go of some memories. We shall see. Thanks for sharing.

[@Paul_Whaley]

Love the video TGV. Been a fan of the channel for a long time, and appreciate what you do. I am closing 2024 out with 6 watches, and couldn't be happier. Two G-Shocks (soon to be one), two Bond-Omega divers (older SMP 300 and first gen Planet Ocean), a Seiko Arnie, and a vintage Tag quartz diver with a fully lumed dial. I realized that a small collection means a well-worn collection, so I aim to keep it minimalist. Happy holidays, and again, thank you for all that you do TGV.

[@theurbangentry]

You’re living the dream! O&U, I’m with you on the minimalist approach, especially with those awesome watches! Enjoy and thank you sharing that, I love reading comments like this. Happy holidays my friend! Best regards, TGV

[@chronocommander007]

The Hanhart still looks outstanding. The Navitimer is among my all-time favorites and the Panerai is another classic. The Accutron is such a historic piece. Can't wait for what you have for us next year. You are always on an onward and upward trajectory. Top-notch content and I am looking forward to more collabs with Mark. Merry Christmas and good health in the New Year! 🎄

[@axn9868]

Best SOTC on KZbin. Wishing you all the best in 2025.

[@PushTheStart]

What a year! Congrats again on the grail. 👏 Merry Christmas! Buon Natale!

[@jeffreyryder273]

TGV, I’ve been following your State of the Collection videos since 2021, and while your collection size has scaled down over the years, one thing I deeply admire about you-both as a watch reviewer and as a gentleman-is your steadfast commitment to what genuinely brings you joy. You’ve never been one to chase trends, and that authenticity is what makes you my favorite watch KZbinr. In fact, I’d go as far as to say you’re one of the best content creators out there because your content often extends far beyond watches. As a university student and budding watch enthusiast, it’s inspiring to see that you always include staples like a Casio and a Seiko in your collection. It reinforces the idea that watch collecting is personal and subjective-buy what you love and never feel the need to impress others. (Of course, as I always say, just steer clear of fakes!) Thank you for being a role model for collectors and for always staying true to yourself.

[@astrohiiigh]

I’ll be gifting my first automatic watch to my brother and I am extremely excited. That love for watches and for sharing the passion to others is inspired by the community and The Urban Gentry! Happy holidays TGV and watch lovers!

[@scrhunter3901]

Love the Explorer. Looks good in every situation and on every strap. Simpley Amazing. The Tissot looks also Amazkng and a big compliment to your squale in the Intro. Unbelievable beauty. Cheers

[@Hodgeon46]

Merry Christmas! Congrats on the Casio, absolute work of art 🎉

[@tomroeder7348]

A lovely collection, looking forward to seeing more from Gentry Labs. Cheers.

[@dissident_mantis7]

Buon Natale Tristano. Excellent video as always. I have been following your channel since 2015. I can’t believe it will be 10 years soon. Looking forward to next year’s content. My watch collection consists of, 2018 Omega Seamaster 300, 2023 Submariner Date, Marathon GSAR Arctic, Tudor Pelagos FXD Black, a Seiko PADI Turtle, and my grandfather’s 1953 Rolex OP.

[@Kukisan24]

Merry Christmas and wishing you a Very Happy New Year also Tristan🎉 🎉🎉

[@mukkundsunjii]

Lovely collection, TGV! I certainly get a lot of inspiration for your collection. I also like that it is not the conventional collection. I’m guessing that it’s a taste you refine over years of collecting :) Love it and looking forward to viewer collection videos again. I would definitely love to submit my video!

[@klausM54]

A friend of mine got the Santos with the dark grey dial. The range of character from dressy to sporty with this piece is astounding. Merry Christmas and a happy new year TGV! Best regards Klaus

[@titusthetadig3145]

Nothing beats this. The OG SoTC for me 🙌🏽

[@robertsiringo2324]

This is just the classiest channel. I really enjoy then all.

[@sinupelana2337]

Beautiful collection. Congratulations and thank you for shearing.

[@johnakyle5908]

For someone who is so involved in watches , I am surprised you have 18 pieces . Your self control and focus is to be admired 👌

[@GeeMood]

Exquisite collection TGV! Love the DW-290 thanks to you. Another strap that fits it so well is the strap off the Casio Royale. The buckle is even signed. Fits so comfortably. 🫡

[@massivestone]

Merry Christmas TGV, and have a wonderful New Year’s eve!

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi TGV! Your state of the collection videos becomes a kind of tradition for me. I remember the older ones and your goals back then. I’m trying to slim down my core collection to just 7 watches. Of course there are more. Some vintage and retro pieces. Some Casios and a bunch of watches I called my second league. I hope I will be able to sell or gift most of them. But I’m very lazy when it comes to selling… 🤷‍♂️ Best regards and happy holidays, Claus

[@LDLike]

Beautiful collection. Wishing you the best in 2025!

[@Javi_C]

Beautiful collection TGV! Merry Christmas!!! 🎄🎁 🎉

[@stevenquam120]

Lovely collection. Breguet classique is my grail. Happy New year tgv

[@RedFuryBooks]

Such a great and varied collection! Best wishes in continuing to reduce it - happy holidays!