10 Things Watch Snobs Get Wrong & How To Deal With Negativity - GIAJ#7

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In this episode of Gentry In A Jiffy, I explain how to deal with a watch snob’s animosity, and the delusions of grandeur that encourage them to deem most watches beneath them.
Anyone with a sense of decency and self respect knows that talking badly about people you have never met is classless. But how about when it comes to watches? Unfortunately, we live in a world in which many insecure people cannot control themselves when it comes to how they treat others online. The watch hobby has not escaped the downside of social media, and many spew their toxicity on those who ironically love and enjoy the same hobby.
But don't despair! These watch snobs are in the minority and most of what they claim is absolutely wrong. Today I discuss the top 10 things that watch snobs are completely mistaken about. I also share how I deal with the negativity I personally face within our shared watch hobby. Just because they can't stand to see you happy, does not mean that we have to lower ourselves to their level. Join me as we forever take this love for watches positively onwards and upwards!
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@Kvistum-Media 5 лет назад

Good points, TGV. May I suggest one more: the emotional connection you can have to certain pieces, expensive or not. An example: Earlier this year, my father passed away. We were very close, and I miss him badly. When my mother and I were going through some of his belongings I came across a square Orient quartz in a drawer. It was a gift from my mother, bought in the early 1980s, and the style is definitely a true child of that era. My plan is to have it fixed. Then I will put it on a nice leather strap and wear it with pride. In remembrance of my dear Dad. I call that horology.

@ryoarts4347 5 лет назад

I'm proud of my Seiko 5

@ryano.5149 4 года назад

Be careful... Those watches have a habit of multiplying! I'm speaking from experience of course! Ha ha!

@mrxcman9272 4 года назад

Same here! Wearing it right now!

@toml.8210 4 года назад

I like mine until it stops, because I sit a lot all day. I have to wind it by waving it during TV commercial advertisements.

@SunChipss 4 года назад

I want your Seiko 5

@charlesrebeccatodd9749 4 года назад

I can afford to collect Seiko 5 watches, and love each and every one of them. i can't afford to collect Patek Philippe.

@davisantos3431 5 лет назад

I'm a 18-year-old Brazilian and have loved watches since I was a little kid. Unfortunately, lots of great pieces are not sold here, because even a Seiko SKX costs the same as the population's average income. But that doesn't mean I can't enjoy this hobby as much as I can with the pieces I can afford. Love your work, TGV Regards!

@davenolan5709 5 лет назад

Try to get a Seiko 5, they're cheap in price and well built in quality.

@FalcoeiroBrasil 5 лет назад

Great to know that my fellow Brazillian brother in watches is so young and yet so wise. Keep up the good thinking! I´m from Curitiba.

@davisantos3431 5 лет назад

@@VKJinja I agree, I've already imported watches and straps. I paid R$ 370 for a Bambino, while it costs almost R$1300 here

@davisantos3431 5 лет назад

@@davenolan5709 my next watches are going to be a Seiko 5 and a SKX013

@davenolan5709 5 лет назад

@@davisantos3431 Great timepieces. If you ever want a watch to play around with and do modding, try the Invicta Divers watch. It has a crystal back and a Seiko movement. It looks like a Rolex Submarine and it's dirt cheap here in the USA. Prices range from $59.00 to $89.00 U.S dollars. Brand New.

@jasperhamans7994 5 лет назад

Dear TGV, if you're reading this: I'm a 20 year old and I wanted to thank you enormously for igniting an interest in me for the magic of horology/watches. I look up to you as a role model and I've learned a lot from you regarding your views on life and dealing with negative things. Now I could never see myself looking up to these negative snobs, just classless. I hope they all try and better their ways. Stay positive and enjoy horology! Best regards from the Netherlands

@toml.8210 4 года назад

I like his attitude as well. He's a real man's gentleman- it probably goes with his genealogy. If you look at the Gentleman's lifestyle/ fashion video blogs, you'll see a very different set of people and attitudes.

@toml.8210 4 года назад

Unfortunately, snobs are everywhere: car snobs, coffee snobs, cologne snobs, suit snobs, restaurant snobs, etc.

@georgestewart9739 4 года назад

@@toml.8210 Genealogy does not determine ones status as a gentleman. Indeed, I think we've all lived long enough to know that the start of ones individual journey does not at all determine their finish line. One of the best things about being a Homo Sapien is that we all have the inherent ability to transform and recreate ourselves at any moment if we so choose. We can always be more (or less) than the sum of our parts.

@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive 5 лет назад

It amazes me to see someone who owns several Rolex, Tudor, AP, Breitling, Omega etc defending and stepping in for a Seiko 5 💪😎 This is Gentry big time 🙏

@0dyss3us51 5 лет назад

As TGV says you should appreciate the Horology, if it it is all about Haute then maybe you are not a true watch head after all, and I mean that is okay, but just a bit pretentious in the end.

@danielvilla4097 5 лет назад

It’s not about the brand name inscribed on the dial. It’s about how the watch makes you feel and the memories you make with it.

@tomcognilio1816 5 лет назад

Look at the thumbs up button, seiko is best, I love my SBGA011

@reydecastro6651 5 лет назад

Yeah. You have a great attitude. More people need to be like you!

@rodrigosierpe5995 5 лет назад

It's because a great watch is great at any prize. You don't need to be a regular Jeff Bezos to just then have a watch worth wearing :)

@TheMasonator777 5 лет назад

As a guitarist and a watch guy, let me assure you, this advice applies to many hobbies/passions. The best bang for the buck in guitars, is $600-1100. The top end of current production guitars is around $11000 for say a Gretsch White Falcon. Vintage can go for much more. There are guitar snobs too. My favourite guitar cost me $799. I have more expensive instruments. As a tool, there is no better guitar in my collection. It looks cool too... 😉

@LordArioh 5 лет назад

My favorite is Washburn CS-780 for same $799 discontinued in 2000 and impossible to get. Tho I modified electronics a bit)

@steve69chevy 5 лет назад

Hi Fi. Also

@steve69chevy 5 лет назад

And muscle car brands

@steve69chevy 5 лет назад

And motorcycles

@Wolf_K 5 лет назад

TheMasonator777 like all the Gibson reissue fanboys.

@-10 5 лет назад

A Grand Seiko quartz gives you the finishing and aesthetics of a luxury watch with the convenience of quartz, I love mine.

@dudeofchicken 5 лет назад

isnt it still a compromise???

@-10 5 лет назад

@@dudeofchicken if you really love mechanicals it may not be your thing, I appreciate them but I don't find them a must, there's many other things I appreciate in a watch which a grand seiko quartz nails.

@dudeofchicken 5 лет назад

@@-10 right on the point, it is a personal preference thing.

@0dyss3us51 5 лет назад

Grand Seiko are amazing

@bmwofboganville456 5 лет назад

Icarus it's still a Seiko

@defenstrator4660 5 лет назад

I know you message was the goal, but my favorite part was Hugo. When he told the plebs to count their pennies I cracked up.

@tricky92x 4 года назад

I laughed at least 5 times over Hugo this video...

@drek5740 3 года назад

Hugo was great in this one 😅

@ggndrums 5 лет назад

TGV, I personally want to thank you for reassuring that my small collection all under $400 is still of significance when holding up against watches like those of the Trinity, Rolex, etc. So encouraging. Thank you, Tristano!

@stephenrhodes7758 5 лет назад

Owning a broad range of watches suits my lifestyle. Let's put it another way. What would be the point of owning a half dozen pairs of luxury shoes when you're also going to need slippers, trainers or sandals?

@175139 5 лет назад

I've attended Red Bar events and have always found them very welcoming. I've worn my G-Shock Rangeman and had no sense of snobbery at the gathering.

@ryansatnik6551 5 лет назад

Absolutely love this video. I found this channel shortly after starting to enjoy watches again after a 10(ish) year hiatus. Thank you for keeping it real and showing all us “newbies” that you don’t have to spend $10,000 to have a beautiful piece on your wrist. Well done good man!

@luispadilla2212 5 лет назад

Great video as always. People have asked me why am nice to strangers and friends who have done wrong and I say to them I have a friend in you tube whom I don't know personally but wish one day I will. A couple of years back I wrote to you on comments how much I love my Tissot Perpetual Calendar and your words were inspiring to say the least after possibly 100 videos you continue to inspire me to be a better person and work harder towards my Grail watches the Omega Aqua Terra,Jaeger lecoultre Reverso and Rolex Day Date. Thank you for being the person you are and wish all the best life has to give you.

@benjaminbarrera214 5 лет назад

Cool, another Reverso fan! Such an elegant design, not just the shape but the mechanism.

@haphmiler 5 лет назад

TGV, thanks for the great video. Always inspiring. This video is about more than just watches.

@arigross25 5 лет назад

Great video, much needed and 'timely' topic to be addressed! Also, I've been mulling over which Casio to get for the past 6 months -- 4x longer than it took to decide on my first grail watch once I had saved. Seeing that Casio on your wrist just helped me decide :) As always, thanks so much for the stellar content! Cheers, Ari

@death-to-dogma6142 5 лет назад

I just wanna thank you TGV for being my favorite watch channel. I started wearing watches after joining the military since I couldn't have my phone on me all the time. Slowly, my wrist began to feel naked without a watch. Your welcoming approach to new watch enthusiasts and anti-snobbery is a breath of fresh air and I enjoy your videos so much. I just bought my first diver, a Citizen Promaster Diver Ecodrive, and I'm loving it! Keep up the great work!

@aquanex07 5 лет назад

Hey UG ive just bought a vintage timex sprite from 1967 and im very happy to join this lovely comunity of watch enthusiasts.

@gerkremer3544 5 лет назад

enjoying my invicta as much as a tissot as much as my seiko as much as my citizen! where can one go wrong? Nowhere! it is just a frame of mind, I guess!

@nathanieldoyle1746 5 лет назад

Hey, love your videos. I always liked watches but this year I finally really have dove into it and your videos have been so helpful. Thanks for doing what you do. Love your enthusiasm!

@farshidrahmani6262 5 лет назад

Fantastic video TGV! You put things in perspective and keep us all positive and bring true joy to collecting and wearing watches, regardless of price and status. With warm wishes on This Father’s Day, from San Francisco.

@elramimc 5 лет назад

One of the best videos on the net. And not just for "horology". Keep up the good work sir!

@Mezbaul_Skywalker_Alam 5 лет назад

Most snobs are there to boost their ego. If you ask them about the watch, they will say the price of the piece first. And a person who loves watches will tell you how less you have to spend to buy a good timepiece. Before you know, you too are infected with the love for watches. Prices are just numbers!

@Seele2015au 5 лет назад

Mezbaul Alam Right on! The price of a product is not related to the owner's appreciation of said product. Among my vintage watches I have a 1970s Ricoh mechanical watch that I bought for peanuts, but it's really interesting for having a Durowe movement, probably still built in Pforzheim. When Timex bought Laco/Durowe, Timex kept Durowe's electronic movement section, and sold the mechanical movement section to INT, part of Swiss Ebauches SA. Quite curious as Ricoh had full access to Takano's in-house movements, so it makes a very fascinating watch, and it has nothing to do with the amount of money I spent on it.

@theonlyredspecial 5 лет назад

Seele2015au well said. The watch community on RU-vid can be very toxic too. Sadly.

@Seele2015au 5 лет назад

@@theonlyredspecial Not only RU-vid but in real life as well, and not just limited to watches. I live in an area which has gone very fashionable - and unfortunately very snobbish over the last decade or two. The streets are full of Bentley, Maserati, Porsche SUVs,, even seen a Rolls-Royce SUV or two, not to mention Ferraris and such, but the drivers skills are mostly quite feeble and look at me like a worm that just crawled out of the dirt for driving a cheap car, I actually got almost hit plenty of times. The fact that I had been a test driver since the 1980s was neither here nor there.

@sped6954 5 лет назад

Exactly. Just for reference, many years ago, I bought a watch when I was a kid, probably 1983 to 1984 when I was 15 or 16 years old. I still have that watch. First I'll tell you a little about the watch, then at the end, I'll tell you how much I paid for it. First off, it's a quartz digital. That oughta earn me a few thumbs down lol. Approximately 34mm case, and all the complications possible to have on a watch at the time, except for a calculator, but that's a story for another watch... 12/24 hour time (day, month and date in top half of the display; and hour, minute and seconds on the bottom half; no year input so it won't allow for leap year), displayed on all complications except the stopwatch, stopwatch with 3 lap split time and memory, 23:59:59 countdown timer, alarm (only one), hourly chime, ability to set for a second time zone (set manually, no city display), and a step pacer (switchable between mi/km; programmable between 65 and 180 what I assume are steps per minute because I've never used it, and 50m water resistance (probably not even splash resistant anymore due to numerous battery changes over the years and never changing the O-ring. I'm sure the seals aroun each pusher are probably worn too, along with whatever they use to seal the crystal against the case.) The only thing wrong with it, is it doesn't make noise anymore. The last time I replaced the battery, after I had the back cover off, after I had removed the three screws that hold the battery clamp in place, and while I was lifting that clamp out of the way, I still had the screwdriver in my hand. I hit and broke off the little tab that sticks up and grounds against the back cover to make the alarm, chime, button press, and pacer all functional and make their respective sounds. And now for the reveal... It's an Innovative Time Sports Master, model number Q700BRN. It a black resin housing with a black silicone band. It's had several batteries over the past 36-37 years, and I've replaced the band twice. I've spent more money replacing batteries and bands than I paid for the watch. A lot more. A hell of a lot more. No, make that a shit ton more. You know how when you're at Walmart and they have those two four sided spinning racks on the counter? One of those racks is the locked one that they keep the G-Shocks in. Mine would have been in the other one if it was Walmart... but it was at Kmart it would have been in the one that they keep the lower end Casio and Timex watches. I paid around $5 for it. Yep, a $5 off the counter watch that has more scratches in the crystal than it does clear spots is still alive and going strong. When this battery dies, I'm going to put a new one in it. And another, and another, and so on until a new battery doesn't do it anymore.

@steve-wu7jp 5 лет назад

The beauty of the the watch game is that anyone can get into collecting no matter how much you make. I get just as much joy wearing a fun Casio as I do with a high end JDM or Swiss watch. As long as you are into the watch life, I give you a big thumbs up. My all time fav is my Seiko 300m tuna sbbn017 with the sapphire mod.

@jcm4549 4 года назад

TGV, another good video. Appreciate your perspectives on life and watches. Keep up the good work. All the best in health. “Onwards and upwards”👍

@diablo2punk 5 лет назад

A watchmaker had a big fanboy moment servicing my Marathon diver. It was awesome. Then recently I complimented a guy’s Citizen diver at a cafe. Lots of interesting watches folks are wearing. Watch snobbery is 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

@bmwofboganville456 5 лет назад

Alkaiser Maybe the guy with the Citizen beater had just finished some gardening work?

@WaitForYouu 5 лет назад

Wasted money isn't cool, just buy a casio and make sure it's your only watch if you think that you're above snobbery

@diablo2punk 5 лет назад

Forestman Maybe. He’s a college student too

@mr.smitty4359 5 лет назад

@@RpMcMurphy_ I just discovered Marathon very interesting...

@diablo2punk 5 лет назад

Rp Mcmurphy at a local Galleria mall

@amitd5134 5 лет назад

Tgv keeping a fine balance between his keeping his loyal viewers happy and also his business commitments love you always thanks for stayin true to what your channel ethos were are

@enniogiordano9145 5 лет назад

Watching this while having breakfast, before heading to one of my last and hardest Medical School exams... The picture about the fear of failure and to stay positive no matter what really changed my day!! It just gave me strength to face whatever the result will be. Thank you TGV.

@Vaco67 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for being a light in an otherwise dreary world. The way you deal with life and your personal struggles is inspiring and it's refreshing to see someone passionate about what they enjoy. Thanks to you I learned how to take proper care of an inherited Chronomat from my father and I am forever grateful!

@he.de.7491 5 лет назад

As a big Casio fan I often hear a lot of things from watch snobs and wannabe watch experts alike. But noby can deny that iconic pieces like the Casio Royale (World Time) or the Data Bank are an important part of horology as same like my wunderful Citizen Promaster Automatic Diver or a wunderful Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Thanks for the great content and your commitment for the watch community.

@brianwca 5 лет назад

Thanks for giving us some Hugo! Love it.

@countalma9800 5 лет назад

Fantastic! You have a great sense of humor and the talent to uplift the spirit. I've become a watch fan thanks to you and have learned A LOT through your videos. Keep up the good work and good luck with everything!

@wayneh9626 5 лет назад

Someone of true character takes the high road, and also demonstrates empathy for those who treat them with ill will. I've seen some of what the haters have tried to do to you and it's so commendable that you are able to take it in stride. You, like anyone else, aren't perfect. If you make a mistake you get pounced on and it's so refreshing to see that you don't have to stoop to their level and attack them back. You are a true gentleman, TGV.

@Zblass 5 лет назад

Invicta is worth critique. The best part of these “swiss made” watches is the seiko movements. They sell their watches for an obscene retail, usually around 1K, on QVC for 500, and then $99 on jomashop. So when people buy invicta at full retail its criminal!

@timex5842 5 лет назад

So blame the invicta company for there poor pricing strategy but dont hate on the watches or the people that like the larger more opulent style that invicta provides. Also if you do a little bit of research before buying you easily avoid the large make ups

@chriskim9289 4 года назад

Um Yah, its not about investing. Video went right over your head

@MartinRiosArellano 5 лет назад

I hate when people say “Quartz watches have no soul” This is total BS in my opinion: As long as it ticks, measures time and make you look like a champ when wearing it nothing else matters. Great video man, Regards from Baja MX!

@mattkatsock1468 5 лет назад

Another excellent video! Been following along for almost a year (last July I discovered my passion for watches/horology at the age of 22). Always thrilled to see another video from you. You’ve got a great personality, combined with your lovely presentation, not only makes me walk away happier, but more educated. Something I can’t thank anyone enough for doing. Cheers from northeast New Jersey TGV! (Might pass through me on your way to Philly haha!)

@1114gabby 5 лет назад

One of your best videos to date. As I have gotten deeper into watches and have learned to appreciate all kinds of watches. One of my favorite watches of all time is my Tissot Quartz. I first bought one at age 21 when I finally could afford a "nice watch". I still have a quartz Tissot, as well as several Casios. Watch snobs are missing out and as you say are most likely unhappy people whose self value can only be found in the material goods they possess. In fact I would not even consider such a person to be a true watch enthusiast. Bravo, TGV!

@viol999 5 лет назад

I bought a Seiko SKX on your recommendation and love it even if I still don't know the correct time.

@djmaciiii 5 лет назад

I love Hugo, he is like the Devil that sits on your shoulder.

@alantennant4060 4 года назад

I agree with everything you've said TGV, great video! I'd like to add something to the discussion on dealing with haters: I think something that's helped me deal with hate is putting myself in their shoes. Nobody thinks what they're doing is wrong, even if it is and hurts others. Knowing that I tend to forgive people for being mean and understand why they might be doing it. This has been huge in helping me ignore peoples nasty comments. Keep up the good work 👍

@Bushdad89 5 лет назад

Absolute banger tgv, nailed it. You helped get my first seiko and introduced me to automatics and the hobby. 15 watches later including 3 swiss. I picked up my first invicta last week, and I bloody love it. It pops, makes me smile, and after a bunch of automatics I love i can just grab the quartz and go, no worries. Cheers tgv, keep up the good work.

@davenolan5709 5 лет назад

Ughhh! 🤢🤮

@oklahomahank2378 5 лет назад

Ditto on the “no debt.” Never borrow money for luxuries or toys.

@Milofchg 5 лет назад

That's why it's best to start at your comfort level. Mine was an Omega Speedy reduced, others are G-Shocks, or Seiko. However, IF you or anyone want's that grail. By grail I mean something that you look for, work hard for, a reward/accomplishment timepiece. If it's too easy to find or afford. It truly isn't a grail watch no matter what brand. Try to avoid watches that will get in the way of your grail. THAT"S what TGV and many other RU-vidrs will not tell you. Like TGV quoted Winston Churchill "You'll never get to your destination if you stop to throw stones at every barking dog".... Well you'll never get to your grail if you keep buying watches that are cheap, expensive, homage, compromise watches, or just crap. In the end you will save so much money and time. You will appreciate what you have and then. That's when you can continue with the hobby if you choose to.

@MindDezign 5 лет назад

They "wouldnt be luxuries or toys" if you borrowed to buy them .... .....Im just saying .

@syndicatedsatellite7288 5 лет назад

I agree.. It takes away the credit to borrow money for rent and food.

@MindDezign 5 лет назад

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 or cigarettes....and beer..right ?

@syndicatedsatellite7288 5 лет назад

@@MindDezign Depending on one's addictions.

@ianbutler1983 5 лет назад

TGV, I just love your RU-vid channel. You have class, style and a sense of humor. Unfortunately, the UGWC Facebook page is not a similar place. It is populated by petty, sarcastic, and mean spirited people who seem to delight in making cruel remarks to anyone to whom they feel superior. They manage to drive away new people who have the misfortune of asking what they consider a stupid question. It is odd, because the commenters on your RU-vid channel are almost all respectful, polite and kind. Thanks for what you do.

@stlydan 5 лет назад

When I came across your channel a couple of years ago is when I got "in to" watches. I've always worn a watch, but you got me interested in the basic Seiko 5 black dial with visible case-back movement, and I loved it so much that I then got my baby, the SKX009, followed by the Navitimer, a Hamilton Khaki, a 1940's Hamilton and my late father-in-law's Timex 100. I rotate them out constantly. Dig my watches, but still doesn't come close to my vinyl collection...true love This old guy loves the channel,...peace from Memphis, TN

@user-lt7xe2gt2k 5 лет назад

Terrific discussion sir; more important than watch talk is your insight about one's philosophy of life, reflected here.

@junwoojang2941 5 лет назад

I do hope that watch snobs eventually find some sort of happiness later in life, maybe perhaps they'll learn how to truly appreciate watches and life in general.

@jamesarthur6962 5 лет назад

TGV you are a true gentleman, love watching your content & truly appreciate the work behind the scenes. BIG THANK YOU TGV.

@fl1431 5 лет назад

I just started this hobby and I started from affordable G-Shock under $100 each and I have 3 different models that fit different occassions. I then dug out my 20 year old Swiss Military diver watch, changed a NATO strap and a new battery, polished the case, now it‘s like a brand new watch. On my recent birthday, after watching your video on affordable diver watches, I bought Casio Duro and Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster BN0151-09L from Amazon‘s warehouse deals with big discounts. I love both of them. Thank you for your recommendations and for igniting my interest in watches. All my watches are affordable, and I am proud to own them!

@davidkodym6029 Год назад

I had a good laugh with this one. I also remembered John Cleese when you started about Swatch. And I feel a sense of worth and enrichment after watching this. Thank you TGV

@MichaelAguila 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Thanks for the Hugo, I love that guy! 😂😂😂

@JeffreyThreat77 5 лет назад

Loved this segment, TGV! And as always, it’s great to see Hugo! Keep up the good work!

@JB-xt3ly 5 лет назад

Appreciate the message and always enjoy your content! Have fun with the new career!

@tomkhong9828 5 лет назад

Thank you TGV. This is one of the very best from you. As a new collector, I’ve faced several snobs in the community flashing luxury watches and some condemned those who owns cheaper watches. Your video and quotes from those great men proved the snobs their insecurity and inferiority. I enjoy your vid . Thank you.

@robynsjp 5 лет назад

Nice butterflies on the wall. Think I have the same... btw you forgot to glue some horns on that trex 😃😃😃

@norwayrzr 5 лет назад

A very nice video, thank you for spreading positive energy in the watch community. Hoping you'll get your hands on a Squale Giramondo for review, I'm on the hunt for a GMT.

@Robert_Lindsay 5 лет назад

Good advice and an evolved perspective. Congrats on your new role. Keep smiling. You’re a good example to many.

@fabriziodutto7508 5 лет назад

Thank you! You got a big heart! I'm a very little watch collector, mainly mechanical watches, the ones defined "pmw" (poor man's watch). Japanese, Russian, a Mido, a Fortis and an old Bulova too :-) I apreciate always your clarity of mind and your attitude to be a fair gentleman. Your reviews always got to the point and every word is utile and well placed.

@elarson312 5 лет назад

There are lots of RU-vid watch channels that spend an exorbitant amount of time disparaging any watch brand that isn’t a Rolex. This watch thing is a hobby and to spend energy in a negative way on a hobby is bizarre. It’s just a watch.

@gratefulot360 5 лет назад

TGV, Thank you for making this video. Recently I made a simple positive statement about valuing respect and civility. My statement was made in support of a set of comments made on a well known RU-vid watch channel. It was interesting that my simple statement was answered with unkind and malicious follow up comments. If you don’t like something, move on.

@theurbangentry 5 лет назад

A pleasure sir!I could not agree more with your last sentence especially. Thank you Milton, keep taking that high road my friend. Best regards, TGV

@stephens2r338 5 лет назад

Your so right, it's all about the journey and not about the people you ride over to get there. Respect is a word for others less worthy

@markphillips2072 5 лет назад

I'm glad you saw that to and I did the same an got some negative comments myself not sure if it's jealousy but the Doxxing nature of what I see some RU-vidrs doing towards TGV has made me unsubscribe to there channels.

@wingi7722 5 лет назад

Love this video! Reminds us to be positive and open minded about all sorts of watches. Also loved the insight about how dealing with health struggles has made you appreciate life and to embrace positivity and encouragement. And the bit about do not judge a person by their watch. Or their appearance! I remember on at least two occasions meeting somebody whose appearance looked to be drab, only to find that they were absolutely wonderful characters. One of them is one of the most loved teachers I've ever met. Highly inspirational. His students absolutely love him. I always look forward to the next TGV Video!

@toms7765 5 лет назад

Fantastic video! The true value of any watch is in how much enjoyment it brings you and how you carry yourself in wearing it.

@b.sharp. 5 лет назад

When a watch snob says that Cartier is just a "fashion brand." Hurts my heart every time

@badaboehm 5 лет назад

No kidding! I love the design and history behind the Santos. It's on my grail list :-)

@neoLover23 5 лет назад

Mr. Sharp dude, Cartier IS a fashion brand, that’s what they want to be, that is their business model. That’s what their ceo tells their shareholders they are. They are a jewelry company.

@b.sharp. 5 лет назад

@@neoLover23 Ouch

@thomasdunkel8680 5 лет назад

Actually it is... Sorry man but you can't change history. Doesn't mean it's bad watches tho... Oh and I'm French dude. Don't give me the snob thing. French is just not Swiss.

@benjaminbarrera214 5 лет назад

Ya, they only invented the tank and the Santos, two of the earliest and most enduring designs of all time.

@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702 5 лет назад

You should do a video about the Antikatherya Mechanism. I feel that it is closely related to watches, as it showed moon and sun position, and more.

@firemike-on5vw Год назад

Keep up the great work! Your channel is one of a kind.

@peterr.7429 5 лет назад

Wonderful video, you Sir have pure class and indeed have inspired me where I have purchased a whole number of Seiko, Casio, Citizen and Tissot watches and now I’m as proud and happy to wear them along side watches costing hundreds of times more. They are so much fun. Well done.

@maxiles9799 5 лет назад

Excellent video TGV, could not of been more correct about the misuse of the term Horology. It truly is a shame so many people look to watches as another medium to prove their worth - personally there is nothing more vulgar in my eyes when a person seems to go out of their way to display their outrageously expensive watch, It seems to me like the watch is wearing the person rather than vice versa in that situation.

@thesaunders8 5 лет назад

As I watch this wearing my Timex Weekender, browsing Seiko 5s.

@kcrossover4267 4 года назад

thesaunders8 I just can't stand the loud ticking of timex weekenders. The expedition line doesn't tick nearly as loud

@thesaunders8 4 года назад

@@kcrossover4267 my partner agrees with you

@Christian_from_Copenhagen 4 года назад

@@kcrossover4267 Good to know! I'm keen on the blue dial one.

@tynannida9642 5 лет назад

Great video! So easy to get caught up in brands and trying to rise up through the ranks. While this isn’t wrong in itself it’s important to check your self periodically to make sure you are not doing it for the wrong reasons.

@danielaranda844 5 лет назад

Great video , needed inspiration to start my monday morning , you brought back memories of my own health issues thankfully way behind me now, funny the perspective you gain spending time in intensive care where you realise what's real in life , hope you're now healthy hope you remain positive thanks for the info

@ruuutbear 5 лет назад

Ah I wore my A158W today too. And the Mean Girls bit killed me

@TheRicardoTW 5 лет назад

Hello from Hong Kong! You are spot on about dealing with negativity. Why cant we all just enjoy what united us in the first place - watches!

@DeathBomb669 5 лет назад

Your at the top of your game. Just got a SPC55 Seiko 5 for father's day and Love it!

@dllose 5 лет назад

I got to be honest with you TGV. I haven't watched your videos for a bit because I kept on liking watches. But man, I've been missing out. Your life lessons are what I've been missing out. Thanks a lot!

@gew1898 5 лет назад

He finally learned a reference number. . . and it’s for a Casio! LOL!

@chadfuller8877 5 лет назад

For the “gathering of watch enthusiasts” group you referenced, all brands are allowed. The “no invitca “ thing is more of a tounge-in-cheek inside joke. I’ve seen plenty of Invicta’s at the meetings.

@nestopoeta 5 лет назад

Chad Fuller right he made a statement saying that the company is the opposite of what we all Love they have no respect for their customers and no respect for themselves and they don’t want to be a part of that. I can’t find fault in that logic. However I can understand the other side being that those watches invicta and dw have great marketing skills and grab ppl that would have never gotten into the hobby and they can become more savvy with time and research, also better brands can learn from their marketing strategies because there is a demand out there.

@epickawaii5057 5 лет назад

@@MiataBRG who care stop appealing to authority pleb

@clausborg77 5 лет назад

Excellent video, brilliant quotes, you teach a lot of people for sure not only watches but life for itself. Today I look other people's watches with curiosity and sometimes you can even have a conversation. Thanks to you 👍

@small-differences 5 лет назад

Watch snobs are often caught up in a game of competition and domination with others. They are tuned into a conversation supported by discussions online and by watch brands themselves. It takes effort to find a more meaningful reason to connect with a watch for your own reasons but it’s truly worth it. Take care TGV.

@AlwaysBolttheBird 5 лет назад

I own a Rolex GMT Master II and a Casio GShock 5610. Love them equally

@pstasinos 5 лет назад

I love your point of view about horology and time in general! Keep up the great work sir! Greetings from Greece :)

@mikeythemutt8460 5 лет назад

Thanks for making this video. It actually gave me the confidence to go back to wearing my Invicta watches in public. I just got back into the hobby after the toxicity of the "watch snobs" had all but driven me out. You make horology accessible to everyone, even a dock-worker on a budget like myself. Cheers from Orlando Florida, keep up the good work.

@peterrayner3707 Год назад

Invicta are amazing value. Gives the finger to the watch snobs. That's partly why I love mine.

@mikeythemutt8460 Год назад

@@peterrayner3707 G-shock are really good too. My wife has bought me two in two years, and they are tough as nails.

@Doyoumushroom 5 лет назад

Also very true regarding happiness and feeling inadequate thus acquiring luxury items. I noticed in your other older videos that, as you say, have more snobbery in them. Like myself, when unhappy I too have felt this, and I think everyone has to fight their ego, especially with watches. We should all just be happy with a sports 5, but often seek to gravitate to something we deem as "More" when realistically, these watches should satisfy our passion. However, the human condition seems to dictate the lust for a more luxurious and 'growth' like state that we seem to cling to.

@zack_1669 5 лет назад

Just wondering what your thoughts are on rotary watches, to my knowledge, you haven't really covered them, I own 3 and I like them all.

@monzur1947 4 года назад

It's up to you. If you enjoy them then that's what matters.

@steveh7102 5 лет назад

Excellent vid! I had a very unpleasant experience with a “snob” who was delighting in belittling me about my love of Edox watches. Apparently I don’t belong in watch collecting circles if that’s my “level”! The point which he obviously doesn’t get is that I’m not bothered about ‘belonging’ to any community. I buy a watch because I like it, can afford it, and will enjoy wearing it, NOT because I want to impress shallow people & belong in their little club. Enjoy your watches people 🙂

@kevinc1001 5 лет назад

When I heard Invicta wasn’t allowed at that snobbish GTG it makes me want to find out where this takes place and wear one of my Invicta’s. Those people are the definition of watch snobs.

@facethefacts9014 5 лет назад

Thank you Tristano again for your wonderful video. Though I am going to sleep with my bedroom light on tonight as I'm a little bit scared of that Hugo creature. The great thing about having a nice watch that also happens to have a quartz movement is that it's something you can just grab on the run. I dislike wearing a watch if the date and of course the time isn't right and sometimes I am in such a rush I have to literally fly out of the door I don't want to sit down and adjust the watch time let alone the day / date. Hence having a quality quartz watch is such a great thing and they are sooooo accurate timepieces, for me and my busy schedule throughout the day my watch needs to be accurate.

@hansstigberg9481 5 лет назад

I simply like your Chanel TGV Yout positivity when you talk about whatches triggers the interest for many whatchbrands . At least for me . Being negative takes down the interest. Keep up the good work!!!

@syndicatedsatellite7288 5 лет назад

I find watch snobs have little to no concept of natural health.

@jackneals5585 5 лет назад

Lol ur comments are hilarious

@syndicatedsatellite7288 5 лет назад

@@jackneals5585 So are yours...

@andyclark6649 4 года назад

Such a good video, ive found this channel at 56 years old and only having a Tag aqua racer , after watching your many videos, I have purchased some great affordable watches that I love, including Seiko, Orient, and Hamilton. I could buy a more expensive watch but being an engineer I like to see what can be made for little cost. Thank you for the channel

@BaadSaint 5 лет назад

Another job Well Done! I won't soon forget my 1st snub; it was right after I discovered your channel, and bought my 1st automatic - a Seiko SNK809. A guy I briefly worked with was wearing a Marathon ( I had never seen one) so I struck up a conversation. All went well until he asked what I was wearing. Once he learned that it was a Seiko 5, his whole demeanor changed; he came very close to laughing and was amused that I thought Seiko was a good watch. That was last, May 2019. Oh well!

@gman9582 5 лет назад

You are spot on sir. I could buy an omega Seamaster 300 if I chose to. I currently have an Orient Blue Ray. I absolutely adore this watch!! It’s one of the cheapest watches in my collection but it gets more wrist time than all of the others.

@dannyfree1120 5 лет назад

Exactly the same mate. My Seiko sea urchin gets the nod over my Tudor black bay 9 times out of 10. Awesome watch!

@brianb572 5 лет назад

These days fewer and fewer people even choose to wear a watch at all. So when I see someone who has made the conscious decision to wear a watch I make a nice comment on it......regardless if it is a Patek or an Invicta. We would all be well served to take this approach as watch enthusiasts.

@theurbangentry 5 лет назад

Good for you sir! You have my respect. I like that, you are are an inspiration. Keep up the good work. Thank you Brian, Best regards, TGV

@jacc88888 5 лет назад

Exactly. A colleague of mine was wearing what was probably a £20 Bauhaus style quartz watch but I complimented her because it still had a nice looking design despite the relatively low quality.

@inkitatus1 5 лет назад

Brian B Absolutely 👍

@gregsdesigns3923 5 лет назад

I've been enjoying your reviews you have a way to draw out the best in your subjects, so thanks very much for your interesting productions. Your reviews of the Sinn 104 helped me to make that one my choise to mark a significant birthday milestone. That watch is everything you stated, the more I wear it, the more I like it, couldn't have made that choise without your reviews, so cheers to you. All the best in continuing .

@Brunnen_Gee 4 года назад

I'm glad I stumbled across this video. I've been moderately interested in watches for a long time but recently got more interested, especially in the technical side. I've been practically binge watching videos (a lot of tear down and repair videos for the most part because that sounds like a lot of fun to me) for a couple weeks now, and started watching your videos a few days ago. Sadly I'm one of those people who will never be able to afford some of the nicer pieces, I can't justify to even get into the triple digit range. Honestly it shocks me that people talk about watches that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars like it's nothing, I instantly felt excluded and a bit silly for even thinking I could get into the hobby. These people toss around watches that cost more than everything I own like it's the most normal thing in the world. I looked around to join some social media groups and was instantly put off due to the fact that only high dollar watches were being shared. I have enough experience with social media, especially various hobbyists groups, to know that if I posted some of my watches I'd probably not have a good time with it, so I abandoned that idea right away. I got hooked on skeleton automatics, and I'm growing a small collection of the ultra-budget ones, because that's what I can afford and justify paying for. My girlfriend bought me a Forsining for my birthday, it's a $40 watch, and I think it's incredible. It's one of the best watches I've ever had, and I'm going to be buying more of their watches. Sure the finish of those watches doesn't compare to more expensive ones, but they work, and they work surprisingly well. Plus I like how they look, and I'm happy with that. I'm actually going to buy a new one soon and have it shipped to a buddy, I showed him some pictures of my most recent skeleton and now he's drooling for one, so I'm going to hook him up.

@lucasvasconcelos9156 5 лет назад

Please review the Seiko "Baby" Tuna. It's a very affordable watch and has a gorgeous style.

@maliktaukenov7505 4 года назад

Spend your pennies wisely, plebs😂😂😂 this made my day!

@InmoRealty 5 лет назад

Very timely video, ever since you started on WatchBox, I've read so many bad comments about you, but it didn't match what I've seen on this channel. So Sad to see people that can not accept other people success and happiness. Keep the good work.

@y2ktube 5 лет назад

I have to say, Hugo is a wonderful 'technique' utilized in order to deflect criticism when mentioning something offensive/controversial... Please continue this clever creativity.

@vampolascott36 5 лет назад

I've been so guilty of being rude and dismissive here on RU-vid. There is so much to be said for kindness and politeness online. You've changed my whole outlook when it comes to online behavior. I admire what you are doing and support you wholeheartedly. Hugo is such a bastard haha!

@monstrok 5 лет назад

Do you think Hugo might start his own Watch Snobbery channel? Maybe I shouldn't give him any ideas =) I've got a totally random question - How did the the verb "watch" become a noun to describe a wrist-worm timepiece?

@HighCoup333 5 лет назад

Back in the era when a battle unit had only a few or one timepiece, it was passed to the soldier who was "on watch" for the shift, I believe, and the term transferred over to be synonymous with the device itself. Because who ever was on watch, had *the watch* literally.

@steelheart4148 5 лет назад

I love watching your videos. You're always a gentleman and a class act - unlike some others on "RU-vid." I hope you keep making videos and your association with "Watchbox" works out for you.