I'm travelling lighter as i get older. Wallet & watch, glasses & smartphone are all i really require on my daily commute. Beyond that i wear my white gold wedding band & when sunny a pair of Aviators. Simplicity is the key to an easy life.
TGV, It's Saturday and here in Italy us youngsters usually go to the disco, and every Saturday when I return home I watch your videos before going to sleep. It has become a tradition of mine now, hahahaha, even when I'm very drunk like now I still watch you
@@franka9760 I carry either the mini griptilian or the Bokker urban trapper gentleman. The bokker can be used in public without causing a riot. If I can carry it, I like my Benchmade Infidel, which is now legal in my state. However, it would in fact cause a riot if deployed around a Karen.
I've gravitated toward reducing my watch collection this year to just a few pieces that I'm really into, instead of a large number of pieces that I sometimes feel like wearing. It has really made me stop and appreciate each piece for what it is and what it offers. I've also gotten into knives and flashlights as well. It's crazy how much flashlight technology has improved in the last 10-15 years. My tiny little AA powered light completely blows away any old flashlight I've had in the past.
I have a Surefire E1B Backup and I carry all the time, it’s way better than using a phone light, if you drop it in the water it’s fine, and the pocket clip lets you clip in to the bill or brim of a hat.
If you werent broke yet you are about to be haha! Awesome but costly hobbies! I agree, I have a ton of pieces I rarely wear these days so it kind of feels like a waste.
@@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 Just yesterday I gave away a dive watch to a 16 year old boy who is a friend of my nephew... He was absolutely in love with it! Just like that he became a watch guy. I rarely wore but it made his day! He had this crappy little fashion watch that the nickel plating came of it and the nato strap was in horrible shape.
Recently discovered this channel and it's been a big source of inspiration and motivation for me at a time when I really need it. Your zest for life, wide-ranging cultural appreciation, and respect for value in objects and experiences is refreshing. Thank you very much and I wish you well. Cheers!
You're a watch legend. I don't always agree with your tastes, but your input is really interesting and your opinion is always refreshing and great food for thought.
Love my Benchmade Griptilian as well. May I suggest the Benelli M4? Custom bolt carrier release and charging handle. Textured grips, should your hands get... wet. An Italian classic :)
I've mainly been rocking my Hamilton Khaki automatic (vinyl dial) and my Dutch army pocketknife this year. It was given to me by my cousin. A standard issue , Victorinox made , pocketknife (issued in 1991). Also have been using the good old Buck 110 a lot.
@@gregjones3629 Knives get pretty expensive, too. I've got a couple from TRC and that's probably the most I'd spend on a knife. I still want it to be something I can actually use. Once you get into custom made flippers for thousands of dollars, that's where you lose me.
@@NomadicPhoton It's kind of hard to nerd out on fountain pens. Technically, there's not a lot there. Historically, I'd guess it's pretty shallow as well.
Really well done, TGV. Loved that you spent more time talking about the art on the phone cover than the phone itself. I also use the phone as a tool, but am not entirely keen on it's ball and chain qualities. I carry a Gerber Shard everyday as well. It might be of interest to know that the Shard is airport friendly and is an excellent way to have some useful tools at the ready when other tool options would not be permitted. I love my rings as well. I have long thought of having a signet ring made, but I fear I wouldn't wear it too often. My wife had a custom ring made for me after my Navy retirement, and that with my wedding ring suits me for now. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, MY FRIEND! At least I got it in within the month. I discovered a new pen this year. I have always been a Cross pen guy, but sadly it seems that supply of refills has gotten problematic. I looked hard at the Parker Jotter, but I have found it hard to find the metal barreled versions. I am not keen on the lightness of the plastic versions. I discovered the Rotring 600. It is absolutely splendid. Rock solid - made like a tank, unique and accepts an endless array of refills ( same refills as the Jotter). Interestingly, Fisher, who make the Spacepen, make refills that fit both the Rotring and Parker. So if anyone has a Rotring or Jotter but wants the capabilities of the Spacepen.....that is doable for about $6. The Roman coin pendant, while it wasn't the first time I had seen it, it is stunning. Loved the new Carl Friedrik wallet. Looks excellent. As for knives, I received a Laguiole from my son for Christmas, and you are absolutely correct ....they are wonderful. My everyday knife is a Cold Steel TiLite or Benchmade. My backup is usually my Leatherman MUT. Totally agree that the GMT is fantastically useful. Also, have found myself extremely content with my collection for now as well. Good to hear you are like wise. Really happy to hear you are doing well so far this year. Thanks for the excellent content as always. Looking forward to what's next! Be well. Onward and upward.
TGV, I always enjoy your videos and I want to thank you for taking the time to make them. Would you consider adding chapters to the video time-line for future reference/views; it makes it easier to find specific content. Regardless thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Well let me tell you that waffle strap is probably the exact same as the ones you can find on Juelong on AliExpress at 8 bucks, no joke - awesome fkm straps. I see so many companies reselling them at 3 or 4 times the price lol
Pretty sure I have that exact same strap on my San Martin awesome quality. Funnily enough I just ordered a blue waffle strap from the Juelong store for my Samurai.. £8!
@@liambyrne3488 yeah, I am almost 100%sure they are all the same - Juelong seems to be the maker. Great quality really, but there are various companies around reselling them for 30/40 bucks. I am not going to mention any names, but it's pretty clear. Some care to at least change the buckle ,but on this one on the video, even the buckle is the same.
Nice EDC video. My ballpoint of choice is a Caran d'Ache 849 in Nespresso green, though I enjoy my fountain pens a bit more. Last year for my birthday, I actually won a local auction for a Parker 51 pen and pencil set for like $65. They both still work and are about 70 years old.
Got me a Casio F-91W today $16. Seems like going in the wrong direction after buying watches that cost a few hundred dollars but I think the little Casio is pretty cool! You’ve got a lot of good choices on your edc there.
Hi from Australia, new subscriber here. Really enjoying your channel! RMK leather works here in Australia do a high quality pocket organiser. I highly recommend their workmanship, and carry two of their product's daily, they are very robust. Keep up the great content!
Great EDC 2022 video TGV. Some great items, unsurprisingly. Of course all the items are classy.... As the Nespresso advertisement says, "what else?". Have a good upcoming week sir
Recently discovered all The Urban Gentry content after seeing you on David Zartisky's channel. Now I'm hooked on watches and EDC! Where do you get those kraft flip notepads?
Other good options for an organizer would be Tale Of Knives, Hitch & Timber, or Yellow Birch Outfitters. You may also like to check out Tacile Turn pens, Okluma flashlights, Open Sea Leather, Chris Reeve Knives, and Lynch Northwest.
The only jewelry I wear is my watch, but since buying my fiancé an alexandrite engagement ring, I've been casually reading about gemstones. I just ordered the Smithsonian book you suggested, second hand for less than 10 bucks! Thanks for the recommendation!
This was such a fascinating video to watch, because it not only gives us insight into what you carry on a daily basis, but how your mindset works, what you think about everyday, what is most important to you, and how it fits your lifestyle. It's really interesting to see how these little things people carry around really do say a lot about them, just little tiny things that may just be items, but mean so much.
Would love a specific episode on knives. I recently got into it, and it's a completely new rabbit hole I'm entering 😅. I went with Laguiole thanks to you!
When it comes to knifes, my grandfather my vather and I relate on the France made laguiole knifes! Slim and sleek and just beautiful! Opening packets, preparing a apple ore cheese , everything goes with sharp companion!
Love the EDC videos! I got into your channel for watches but honestly my favorite videos of yours have been on other topics. I just got back from a trip and was thinking I'd love to see an "airport survival/airport gentry carry" video
6:05 fountain pens are, like watches and smartphones, graded according to their tier. There are some low midrange ones by reputable companies like Parker themselves that are very affordable. Having owned some 7 fountain pens, three of them that were inherited from a relative who passed away, I can tell you that even old ones that have not been used in 20 years do not leak unless they have been mistreated in some way, the way any item would after being improperly used. As a former school principal, I used to write a lot, and I switched to fountain pens full time during my last two years of that position and, let me tell you, despite the fact that there definitely is a learning curve (specially for lefties, since we may smear the still-wet ink), the feeling of gliding the pen tip over paper is unmatched. I had to switch back to ballpoint for a few days and the STRAIN on my wrist was noticeable. The con of using fountain pens is that you have to carry a spare cheap ballpoint anyhow, in case someone wants to borrow a pen from you (lending fountain ones leads to people damaging the tips, due to inexperience). Great content, as usual
@@rutheri To be honest, the pun was unintended as the equivalent for tip in German (Tipp) is very common to describe that type of advice. It was simply the closest term to go for.
Looking very dapper sir and your watch knowledge is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I take on board all your recommendations as to date I've got two seikos from listening and watching you sir I'm still adding to my collection next in line is a citizen or a orient they look excellent. Take care Urban Gentry and I'll look forward to more videos
Some lovely pieces of kit Sir. My current slush fund is split between a Fortis and a new pair of boots by Trickers. No doubt neither will materialise as my better half has spotted a Chanel bag on the horizon. Such is life. Cheers. 🏴👍
Regarding digital workout watches/daily beaters, I am surprised at the lack of buzz around the Timex Ironman 100 lap. It is my 24/7 watch, and I only switch it for a Swiss automatic if the occasion arises…
Hello tgv apologies for the late check in watching boxing last night, and then the family Sunday routines, cool EDC video as always, I have to admit I haven’t add anything to my EDC for quite some time, keep well my friend, kind regards your friend Ryan.
Fantastic video. I myself have a red Victorinox Swiss Army Knife and the Goldeneye Parker Jotter pen. Can't go wrong with either one of them. Are you still brewing Lavazza Qualita Rossa? My daily choice is that or the Espresso Italiano and Qualita Oro for the weekends.
Great video Tristano ! I'm considering buying a signet ring, but the wife gives me the look whenever she sees me browsing for one :)) Anyway, thank you for the update and stay safe! O&U!
14k is my favorite and 20 inch and 22 Figaro, baby curb and of course The classic rope chain are all my favorites and usually switch them up with my St Christopher medallion. Great video pizan
Have you looked into the Smythson Panama notebook? High end leather, British heritage...right up uour alley! i love mine. The paper is thin, but quality, and it takes a beating in my backpack but still looks brand new.
How old are you, mate? I had Lasik when I was about to turn 36. Awesome! No more glasses or contacts. Then I turned 42. Boom. My arms were not long enough to read restaurant menus anymore, and it helped to be in direct sunlight at noon on June 20 on a clear day in Arizona. So now I have more pairs of reading glasses than I have fingers. I turn 55 this year so have leveled up several times. Luckily I still dont need rx glasses for distance and that should last awhile. So my favorite readers are Foster Grants in a little hard case 5.5 in wide, 1.5 in deep, and (the best part) less than .5 inch thick. The compactness is achieve with a hinged spring where the arms attach to frames. I have 4 pairs of glasses with 4 cases.
Yes, heritage, like very much your EDC since 2 yrs+. bought the CF Watch case - great proposal from you ‼️ love every day to get my ExII out of it. maybe you could look for experience the MB Meisterstück (had many Parkers in recent yrs but had a chance to buy one from Singapore to SF for 100 USD with all discounts available 💪🏼) get going Budy
Such an interesting commentary. I was amazed by how many things we have in common. I've mentioned I also have a Santos..an auto, two tone. I've started to wear it more since I saw your arrival. I have a large signet ring that my father gave me for my 21st birthday, almost 50 years ago. I also have my Parker ball from when I was a teenager, and I have my father's silver Parker that is etched with the black hatching. Must be from the late 60s. In '97 I was in Kusadasi on my way to Ephesus and bought a beautiful 18k Byzantine chain that I've with every day..picked up a beautiful gold and lapis lazuli scarab in the Khan el-Kahlili in Cairo that is on it now. Then you showed us your Roman coin. I bought a similar one years ago from a little shop at the entrance to Petra. I've wondered what to do with it.. now I know, so that's a great idea you passed on. My small Swiss knife has been on a keyring since I was given it in '91. And my red car comes from Modena. As I said, so many common interests. Always enjoy your topics and style. If you're ever downunder let me know. Almost forgot..I loved the phone case. Where did you get it?
Thank you Kenneth, always great to see you in the comments. I hope you and your family are safe and well. As for the ring video, I have just finished writing and researching it. Now I have to plan out the shoot! Deffo happening this March 😉 Best regards, TGV
Outstanding video as usual! Where so you carry all the items mentioned? I carry my keys, wallet, phone and a pen and they always seem too bulky and really bulk up the siluet of my pockets.
Thank you and great question. Winter is far easier, much more pockets! Otherwise I have a collection of sling small bags. With the belt clip, that leave the Unico in one pocket, phone in other, wallet in the back pocket, key holder in the other and the rest I wear. Best regards, TGV
Very interesting EDC. My EDC changes depending on what im doing. At the moment I’m working in healthcare so my EDC is quite a bit different as when I’m on my own time. My big issue right now is that I am having a big issue trying to find just the right wallet. I’ve tried the hitech minimalistic aluminum wallets but I guess I’m just a leather fan. Problem is finding one that suits my needs and has quality for price. I haven’t tried CF yet. I think I may owe it myself to check out their offerings. As far as watches goes, I’m have a bit of a hard time trying to find a focus on my collection. I just purchased a Benrus Type 1 reissue for my military section. Great video Tristano, I hope you and your family are well. As I have said many times, your production and content quality are heads and shoulders above most of RU-vid. I’ve been watching from the beginning and it just gets better and better.
Thank you so much Steve for the kind words, it motivates me so much. Always great to hear from you. As for your point on changing the EDC for what the day has in store, excellent point, I am very much the same way. Thanks again for all the support, it is commentators and Gentry like you I make content for! Onwards, upwards and stay stafe and well. Best regards, TGV PS. I hope you do consider CF, I have yet to find anything better for the money.
You could try out Secrid wallets. They are a blend of technology, design and leather. They work very well. There are some copycat designs - steer clear of these.
I carry a Microtech Dirac Delta in one pocket, and then carry a leatherman PS4 Squirt in the other pocket. I carry a surefire tactician vertically in my back pocket next to my wallet. I wear El Paso Saddlery belts most of the time, because I do edc a firearm. Their belts are heavy enough to hold up a full sized 1911 or a duty sized revolver. When at work I carry a tourniquet in my work pants as well. When not at work I keep bags with a little more than a normal IFAK in both cars and in my house. I find an IFAK usually doesn’t have anything for an injury less than a sucking chest wound, and with twin 9yo boys, I patch a lot of bicycle crash road rash, falls from trees, or stepping on something sharp. I think it’s important to have medical close by and take some classes in how to use it. Seeing someone you love hurt and feeling helpless to assist them is horrible. Great video! Thanks for giving us a peak at your gear.
My EDC: - Olight O-pen 2 pro in orange, Its a bloody nice pen plus a rechargeable led flashlight and laser pointer in a nice somewhat slim package. I love it. Its heavier then my jptter but its so handy. I have a few of these in different version but the latest is my fav. - A small Olight Baton 3 LED flash light in red. Great small flashlight. As with my O-pen2 its in bright colors cause I've discovered (and probably others) that when you need a flashlight nothing is worse in the dark like trying to find a BLACK flashlight, 😅 - My knife as always lately is the Boker Urban trapper with wood handle scales. Great knife that usually doesn't draw looks of disaproval. - My multitool (when not working) is my Victorinox Alox Pioneer or farmer. Those knurled? aluminium handle scales are fantastic and the weight is ok. - My Multitool (working) is my Leatherman Wave+. I can fix my glasses, fix a computer all the way to turn a bolt o a tractor with those plus they are not as obnoxiously heavy as some multi tools.😅 I don't carry it when not working cause its still like carrying a brick compared to a medium sized Victorinox. So from the above I don't always carry all of these at once but I ALWAYS have my keychain. On my keychain/lanyard (I'm disabled hence the tacky lanyard) I've got a wistle, a small leatherman squit, an Olight i1R 2 in orange (fantastic light is so powerful rechargeable and yet so small), a collapsible pen, and and a small pain pill bottle for emergencies (chronic back pain). As too watches my every day are depending on how I feel or what I might need. These are the ones that I can wear all day that don't effect my arthrities/nerve sensitive in my hands, - Casio Protrek PRW-6600y-1a9cr. Love the watch and its capabilities. I might be getting a titanium PRW-60T to go with it. - Seiko SafArnie SNJ031. I love that green and the movies Arnold wore this series of watches in.😅 - Casio Protrek PRW-30-1A. Its my only JDM. - Casio Gshock solar 5600 on a combi bracelet. Casio REALLY needs to offer more watches on combi bracelets, They are sooo comfortable! - My Citizen Promaster Nighhawk BlueAngles on a bracelet. I have other watches of course but I really like to get watches I'm not scared to scratch up. This year I'd really like to get a Protrek Prw-60T or Prw-70t (both have titanium bracelets) and a Casio Gshock GST-B300E or GST-B200. I'm a huge solar watch fan and nobody does it like Casio as far as I'm concerned,
That's what I like about your EDC videos, there's always something for me to reconsider about my own EDC my favourite knife is a Benchmade 940 for indoor and a Victorinox Classic for out and about, for pens one of 3 Fisher space pens, and for a tourch an Olight Batton 2 or 3 and as a small backup A olight i1R2 Pro. I have to say those earbuds look good so I ordered a pair as my old set is an apple product and getting old.
Thank you for the video. This may have been said before but great leather caddies are available from a company called Hitch and Timber. Beautiful choice of leathers and caddie types for your knife/pen/torch combo.
Thanks for sharing your EDC. You have some great items in your carry. Just curious, have you ever researched Great Eastern Cutlery slipjoints? I feel like you need to get a GEC pocket knife collection. There is so much interesting history intertwined with how GEC builds their knives using mostly traditional methods.
For a high quality leather EDC pouch, I recommend you take a look at Hitch & Timber. They are US-based so shipping to you in NYC will be a lot faster than shipping to me in Kent!
I carry a small Böker knife that is absolutely handy along with flashlight pen from WatchGecko (UK based strap company) with an Italian leather wallet, iPhone and keys ...what else do you need? Oh, how could I forget and yes, a good automatic watch. My current daily's have been my Sinn 104, Tudor Sub (79190 - Blue), GS Snowflake and Omega Speedmaster (Reduced)
I'm a knife guy who got into watches. You need to experience a chris reeve sebenza. I feel they're the rolex equivalent of timeless, heritage, quality and function
I like the part about the chains! Great video! For me the Olight i1R2 came to my key ring this year! Awesome compact rechargable light! About watches: I finally got a world timer (Seiko 6117-6420) and love it!
Leather Secrid wallet - very compact & secure, Swiss army executive, Apple tag as keychain because I am a muppet, Rolex explorer. Knomo Brompton with Belroy tech kit for cables, chargers and adapters, etc., Bose QC 45 headphones (great on planes maybe to be replaced by Senheiser), compact wash kit in case I get stranded traveling or need to freshen up), MacBook Pro and iPad.
I’m into Jewlery as well my birthday is also in February. I have so much not trying to brag but, many many gold rings with different stones, necklaces, pendants, bracelets & coins. It’s crazy I know but like Elvis always said , “ For that Rainey day”. Gold is the wealth of Kings
That “Mission Impossible” watch is really growing on me………….🤔 but do I need a 54th watch? -mostly Casios. I actually just watched my first Mission Impossible movie recently-Fallout. 😎
For the first time ever, I'm going to try to wear mostly one watch for the entire year - the Spaceview DNA I bought after your review of the 2020 one, it feels like being part of an experiment. When I expect to need one I bring a Leatherman C33 knife, other than that I travel light. For portable music I only do so if bringing my backpack, Hifiman HM-901 MP3 player and some Denon closed back full headphones. They're bulky but there's nothing portable even now that sounds as good and prevents other people in an office having to endure noise from my enjoyment. A lot of people just don't consider the effect noise leakage from open back headphones and many earplugs has on other people in a quiet environment.
