Thank you so much and yes, it's from the UK, here is more about it, enjoy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mx5-8eLBARU.html Best regards, TGV
you think it is a hobby but a Rolex AD knows it's a business with employees to pay and properties which have to pay the rent and if you see it from their point of view you will never be disappointed.
Rolex’s culture has always turned me off from the brand. The games they play with the waiting lists and having to buy a Rolex you don’t want to have the ability to possibly buy the one you really want. So many reasons I’ve spent my hard earned money on other luxury brands. Another gem sir.
To be fair… it’s not just rolex fault… the demand for rolex has skyrocketed the past decade…there are just not enough watchmakers in a small country like Switzerland.
@@gman6862 I hope you do realize that Rolex is mass produced; not hand made. There is very little interaction with human assembly and their timepieces. This has been covered to death. The problem stems from the authorized dealers that are able to manipulate the supply to satiate an ever growing greed for back door revenue. The hype + demand + AD supply manipulation = your experience walking into a Rolex AD.
Thanks for the shout out my friend!! When I went to NY the Ghostbuster HQ had scaffold all round it!! It looks amazing now! Going back to the show! Love these vlog ones! There are plenty of amazing brands out there and they’d all give you the respect you deserve buying one of their watches! An old Accutron is on the list!
I just imagined someone in Switzerland frantically shaking a huge bell, waking up the whole Rolex HQ for an emergency meeting. DEFCON ONE, THE GENT HAS ABANDONED US.
Completely agree that adding Grand Seiko to your collection takes certain level of dare I say maturation in watch collecting. For me, when I added quartz Grand Seiko to my collection this year, it was kind of completion of the whole circle as a watch collector. (I own Seikos, Rolex, Omegas, Casios, Hamilton and many others)
Y, I’d get Hemingway’s vintage bubble-back before I got the Explorer - more character and history behind it. It’s simply more interesting to talk about.
3 watches for a trip like that ... That's hard but I came up with mine. 1. Steinhart Ocean One 2. Citizen S100631 Diver 3. Douglas X-15 Great video has always. I find myself making extra room for a new watch instead of shrinking my collection. I'll try better in 2023 to keep my collection where it's at or at least I'll try. 😂🤣😂🤣
Currently in Nakano Japan, listening to this video as I commute to purchase my first ever luxury watch, an Omega Seamaster. As always, thanks for your content, and especially thanks for adding value to this experience!
After years of collecting, when I’m finally able to get a rolex, then a few months after, I have to let it go because of a nickel allergy that I developed from the 904L steel. And only after that I got to know that rolex rash is a real thing. So yeah, I’m done with rolex too 😂
My problem is more so with the proud prideful snobby owners of Rolex watches than with the watches themselves.... Maybe if they buy a better watch, they can give the money saved to charity, or buy less expensive watches and give them out as gifts....
In 1973, while my older brother was buying his GMT Master, the Jeweller asked me if I was interested in one. I was 16, in high school, and worked part time. He said I could lay it away, and pay on it bi-weekly. I went for it. It took a year to pay the $CAN around $280 off. 48 years later, the wrist check right now is my 1973 Submariner 5513.
I like Rolex as a product, but hate their business model and the culture surrounding it. I've moved on to Omega and haven't looked back. I have a SMP300 black dial that is stunning, a Sapphire sandwich Speedy and soon a white dial Aqua Terra (which I think is the unsung hero of the Omega line). Not only do I love the Omega lineup, I feel valued as a customer when I walk into an Omega boutique. The last few times I've purchased a piece from the boutique in Green Hills, we spent the better part of an hour drinking Weller and nerding out over dozens of watches, from G Shocks on up. I didn't just walk away with a historically relevant timepiece that I find amazing, I had a great time talking with the watch enthusiasts that worked there, and to me, that was proof that you aren't just buying the timepiece, but the experience itself. Compare that to the drug deals I had to engage in with ADs to try and get a Rolex and I felt it cheapened the brand because the experience was so beneath it.
When traveling, I usually take my Casio Oceanus (OCW-T200S-1AJF), or my Citizen Satellite Wave (CC3005-85E). It is easy to change the time zone on them. I usually use Geneva as my base, so, of course, I have to take a Swiss watch along, as well. A Tissot, Frédérique Constant, or my Glycine.
Great video mate. Think this is the way many of us feel about Rolex. Even if you care about its tool watch heritage its hard to escape looking like a tool yourself wearing one in this day and age. Man really loving Accutron's revival, and its great to see you point out Newman's Spaceview. You should get yourself a vintage Accutron Astronaut, the official watch of Nasa's X-15 rocket plane and the CIAs A-12 program. Not to mention a favourite amongst the early gemini astronauts. Just an awesome watch.
Showing my age here, but as a young kid I remember the introduction of the Bulova Accutron watch. Even that young, I understood it was supposed to be a very special watch. Seeing it's return, it's like finding your long lost love.
@@TheNotoriousKID was actually calling myself a tool haha. I have a sub just like everyone else, just not super comfortable wearing it out these days because of the flex culture mentioned in the video.
I bought an Alpina Seastrong 300 m quartz in January and it’s been fantastic (rare watch to meet my specs in a high end quartz). Tonight I gave my wife for our anniversary the Alpina Seastrong Comtesse quartz as the ladies version of mine. She loves it. I think Alpina is highly under rated as a Swiss brand. Suggest a look; Joma Shop and others have huge sales occasionally. I wanted a high end 300 m + quartz with 44 mm case and 22 mm band, etc., so narrrowed it down to the Alpina and a Longines Hydroconquest. The sale price on the Alpina and the heft of it won over the Longines more dressy thin feel. Also, the lug to lug length on the Longines was just too long for my wrist.
A decade or so ago I owned a fair few "high end" watches. To cut a long story short, I sold them all and went on a watch collecting hiatus for other pursuits. Now I'm collecting watches again I'm not bothering with the Omegas, Breitlings and others and having a total blast with "affordables". Finally, I'm collecting what I *love*; not what the "scene" says I should love...
I like to travel with mid range watches and these are my trio Seiko Sarb033 - the elegant one yema superman - the sports one classic square vintage casio - the daily. The sarb033 is so nice that I usually just swap bands and use it for all occasions, it's really an all rounder
It's criminally underated to be fair, whatever criticisms people may have about Seiko as whole one cannot deny that they do come up with UTTERLY beautiful designs that don't slavishly mimic other designs
So happy to see the accutron love. The old accutrons are my absolute favorites. The tuning fork movement just fascinates me since its such a different approach. I own three currently, a astronaut, a spaceview and an omega f300. I think next watch goal for me is either a modern accutron with their new movement or an old speedmaster just because I've always wanted one.
Rolex has become a nauseating status symbol. Of course it's a good watch but cannot tolerate the games they play. There's plenty of interesting watches out there to choose from for less money that offer quality.
I recently got wiped out as a trader (recession) and I had to sell my “entire” collection, which consisted of just two Rolex’s. This was however, the best thing that could have happened for my long term watch collecting; I was forced to appreciate less expensive and *more humble* options. I just recently ordered my first watch of the new collection. Oris Aquis 36.5 blue dial. I’m probably more excited than I’ve ever been to get a watch in the mail.
Great film of NY. Haven’t been for a few years now, but must return. Interesting piece ref the travel trio. The last 2 trips I have been on were thus. Barcelona, my trusty Casio Pro-Trek for my daily jog, my Citizen pro master Aqualand for my swims, and my Breitling B1 for evening. When we popped to Prague for the weekend, I took my Pro-Trek again for my runs, and knowing I would not be swimming, I took my Breitling Endurance Pro for day wear, and my awesome Omega Speedmaster for evening. Looking forward to seeing other subscribers trio of travel pieces. Well done, keep up the great show. Thanks, Brian .
I love this particular Accutron reissue. While it lacks the tuning fork, I think the Sellita is a home run for daily and longterm wearability with low cost of ownership over time. Really cool looking piece, the dial is lovely and the crystal is incredible! Great episode, and a good reminder that I ought not to take Grand Central's ceiling for granted just because I see it a few times a year. It really is remarkable. I still remember the first time I saw it - stopped me in my tracks!
I rather go for the Tudor Monte Carlo heritage chronograph because it's a true Tudor design. The black bay is to much of a wannabe vintage Rolex and samething with the Tudor pro. I rather buy a original Tudor design and not a design that looks like something else
Nothing like exploring New York City on a fine autumn day with your favorite watches on hand. A great video, it really whetted my appetite to visit NYC again soon.
My 3 travel watches are as follows: 1) Casio G-Shock 6900 solar, this has been a true friend to me. 2) Seiko quartz a square watch that looks like a Cartier Tank, a classy dress watch 3) Victorinox INOX diver BTW i was also looking at Accutron, beautiful watch TGV.
I'd suggest looking into the Dugena clone of the Tank. It's closer in dimensions to the Cartier and much easily slips beneath your shirt and jacket cuff. I broke in the leather band by simply flexing it by rolling and waving it on itself with finger and thumb with both hands, ehh you'd know what to do with 100% made in China kit.
So many people jumping ship. I got my IWC Mark 16 recently and finally realising that I don't NEED a Rolex! JLC , Cartier, Omega, Doxa, Blancpain, VC , Grand Seiko..... honestly who needs Rolex anyway. Good watches if you didn't have to fight for them and if they were priced better. You're paying more money for hype, marketing and investment potential... that's not what this hobby is about for me
Fortis…. I have never quite seen your fascination for it, but to each his own. You certainly have a most unique set of watch collecting goals. I hope they serve you well!
My top 3 travel/Holiday watches in random order are 1/ Seiko Prospex 62MAS 200M SBDC101. 2/ Ginault Ocean Rover2 3/ Steinhart Ocean One 39 Double Green on the white Steinhart rubber strap. That’s what I took on my last break anyway.
Collecting goals of 2023 would be my first cosmonaute, curious to see if breitling will indeed release a production version next year. Carpenter’s space trip with the cosmonaute was on my birthday so well… that’s my excuse! TGV if you come to Japan I’d happily be your guide, I’ll bring my spaceview
I would happily pay retail for Rolex providing it was delivered within a month or two. The "real" prices for these things or two year waiting list, just make me think they can do one.
The Bulova museum video got me into Bulova. I now own a Lunar Pilot and Precisionist. My "grail" is the Accutron Spaceview. I literally just watched Wall Street today. Such a classic. Great videos as always. Keep up the great work!
Thanks TGV for the excellent content. I really enjoyed seeing NYC as well. I try to visit a few times a year and always enjoy my time there (I am a born and raised NYer). For a recommendation: I personally own the Grand Seiko SGBW231 and it never disappoints. Iconic, well executed, a true modern classic.
I TOTALLY get this. Used to love Rolex adds as a child, a man's watch! I wanted one. But... The reasons I will never buy one is: 1. Too many don't really care about watches, but wear Rolex to show their succes. 2. The price. 3. The cost of maintaining a Rolex. 4. The fact that you can't just buy the Rolex you want when you want it. PS: Urban Gentry's vids are sublime - even better made than Rolex watches. Top of the pop.
One of your best videos (certainly a favorite, personally), thank you for taking the time/sharing and wishing all of us only the best on our future goals! P.s: buying a grand seiko in japan would be memorable no doubt
Travel trio is Seiko Turtle SRPE93, Hamilton Khaki Auto 38 black dial. and Seiko 5 (SNK809). I inherited a 1965 Datejust turn-o-graph from my good father. Reference 1625 two-tone. I remember he said Rolex was the best and at the time it was seen as a tool watch and for people that needed something reliable, durable yet stylish. Nowadays it’s all about status and superficiality. It makes me sad because I fell in love with the brand due to the history and because my godfather(which was like my grandfather really). I think if I get one, it might be pre-2000. Possibly birth year and when the brand was still tool-ish.
So. I was in Paris yesterday and being a watch fan, I went down to the Galleries Lafayette where almost all major brands have a large display. (No Tudor😮). And to get into the Rolex store, you needed to get on a list. Probably 100 plus models in the store, none for sale. Get on another list. Left with a perfect watch for my 20cm wrist- a blue Panerai Radiomir. Not a TGV watch but I love it. You did influence me on my Speedy, my Tudor S&G GMT, as well as what I’m tooling about Europe wearing- a Glycine Airman DC4 GMT. And also have gotten better deals from Myers’s using your name. Many thanks.
Favorite Trio : 1/ G SHOCK : because everyone should own at least one ! more solid and reliable watch ever made ! 2/ OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER 300 M : Best diver's watch and cost to quality ratio ever ! Best Swiss movements PERIOD ! And on top of that it's James Bond's choice ! What else do you want ? 😁 3/ Rolex Daytona, Batman, AP Royal oak chrono, Omega Speedmaster, Breitling navitimer to have something more classy and dressy.
I only wear one watch when I travel. I’m too afraid of losing them. If I go to Western Europe I’ll take my omega Planet Ocean 2500. It goes well with anything. If it’s a shady country, a G-Shock or a swatch will do.
As a current Rolex owner, I also can't stand what they've become and the toxicity surrounding the brand. I've been on a "waitlist" for over a year for an AK and I find myself asking how in the world this is a luxury experience. Very close to selling off both of my current Rolex models. With the price one would fetch for, I'm spoiled for choice and I could buy a piece that's 5 times the watch with the money. Also hate that I can't daily wear Rolex because of all the crimes in major cities. You have all this money tied up in a luxury piece, then can't even enjoy it without having to worry about looking over your shoulder every 5 minutes. No thanks.
Yeah brotha after I got the Explorer 114270z and the Submariner 14060m .I have no more desire for another Rolex. Those are the only 2 I ever wanted great video pizan 🇮🇹
@@theurbangentry Ty brotha pre ceramic and pre super case size were the quintessential Rolex Submariners/Gmts and Sea dwellers. The shiney ceramic and super case sizes. Just aren't my jam
Yema might release an interesting looking micro-rotor movement according to their recent posts 😬. If they make it affordable it would be pretty amazing
I wouldn't wear a Yema if they gave me one they pretend they make their watches in France Designed Developed & Assembled in France when they are made in China including there inhouse movement. Very Disingenuous !
I would search for a vintage Yema that is in good condition. They are fine and can still be serviced. They look awsome if you like retro. I have two Meangraph's and they are fun.
Love watches but below comment has nothing to do with watches. It’s always nice to come back to watch your videos when feeling down. Somehow your passion and attitude about things is very calming. Stay strong, stay safe.
Hi TGV I travel with a Citizen eco drive dress watch, Hamilton Khaki Scuba( Hamilton green nato strap) & a Railmaster with nylon strap. Before I collected watches, all I ever took on my travels was my trusty Timex Ironman that did everything. I’ve also got a Casioak g shock, which is so hard to change the time I leave it at home. Great content & last visited NYC in 2017. It brought back great memories.
The Oris aquis is definitely next on my list. Amazing specifications for the money and they really pop in person. I agree 💯 about Rolex. In fact it's turned me off a bit from my bb58. I've thought about trading it on for some " watch nerd " watches.
Excellent video, TGV! My normal travel trio: 1. Tudor GMT 2. Normally a Steinhart Diver of some ilk 3. A Dan Henry Chronograph Love the shots in Grand Central. You should stop by Grand Central Watch. Excellent folks. You would love what they do. Also enjoyed Russel’s video. He has really come along as a content producer. Love the Accutron. I’d take that all day over any typical modern Rolex. Regardless of price. I must admit, I have not fallen in love with Grand Seiko yet. I should probably take a deeper look at them, but they never seem to grab my attention and hold it for long. There are so many options and models it is hard for me to keep them all straight. Thank you as always, my friend. Excellent work. Looking forward to the State of the Collection. Onward and upward. Be well, my friend!
@@davidr2802 LOL. My comment has obviously touched a nerve it appears and your response is a clear indication of you being a Role$ fanboi. I'm bemused as to why you should bring Jack Foster's name into your reply, but if you wish to categorise him as a sheep who am I to argue! Also, I don't require blessings from imaginary friends.
Gotta agree….I’ve lost my love for Rolex. I still will hold on to the few I have, but they get VERY little wrist time. These days, I’ve enjoyed wearing so many other brands
My favourite travel trio of watches for TGV's kind edification; 1. Any one of the TISSOT PRC 200 Chronographs. 2. Raymond Weil Tango Chrono. 3. Cartier Tank (When dining out with the wifey).
Formex Essence 39mm (white dial) - Casual Oris Aquis 41mm (green dial) - Diver Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer (black dial, all stainless) - Pilot All of these can also be dressed up if needed. LOVE this trio. Last one on my list is an Oris big crown pointer date in blue on bracelet.
Once again, a very well done video! I thoroughly enjoy watching the scenery in your videos, as much as getting new information about the watches you discuss. As always, please keep up the great work that you're doing and thank you for these entertaining and educational videos!
Another great video TGV. I bring 4 watches on my business trips which always involve crossing time zones so on the flight, it's lightweight, probably the best world time watch of all time, my $30 Casio Royale. Once I arrive, an Omega Seamaster and a Grand Seiko and being in a tough environment which is part of my work, a G-Shock Mudmaster. I can't say I'm done with Rolex as I never started. I will never suffer the indignity of queueing up to give a company $10k. I wouldn't wait in line to enter a restaurant, why would I do it for a Rolex? My other feeling about Rolex is that it has become cheapened (an oxymoron of course) by becoming a fashion watch. It's Daniel Wellington on steroids, or maybe the Louis Vuitton handbag of the watch world. And they're not rare at all. A million watches a year is 10 million in 10 years. There's no shortage, except in people's minds.
I absolutely obsess over the Grand Seiko sbgx263 but I simply can't afford it. The tech, the design, the history, that 9f movement! The perfect watch in my mind.
3 watches for travel: I go to LA to watch the dog when the kids are out of town so 1. Beach beater: Casioak GA-2110ET all gray. 2. Vintage: Leonidas 4002 late 50s 33mm chronograph with cream dial. Perfect size on my 7” wrist on leather strap. Worn by my cold warrior uncle in the USAF where he might have acquired it on post in the Phillipines or Panama. 3. The total cop out: Apple Watch regrettably unmatched for cardio (hiking, running, swimming workouts)
So my most awesome watch is one with true diver legacy. The first diver with a functioning depth meter. They came with a “limited” edition this year an I bought the citizen jp2007-17x. What a beast! Awesome strap a huge improvement on the earlier versions and… with a sunburst green dial that makes the orange minute hand explode. For just 400 euro !
My travel trio would be my Omega AT co-axial 36mm in silver(first gen), my black dial Yema Superman 300 auto (thanks to your videos :) and lastly would be my soon to be Tissot PRX quartz with the brushed silver dial and gilt hands and indices. Cannot wait as I got a cracking good deal brand new. Awesome video, now all I need to do is book a trip! :)
Rolex became a yuppie icon in the 80's. That's when I started feeling that way about it. It doesn't make it a bad watch brand, just an insanely overprized one. And also it has the same problem as BMW. If you have one, people assume you are a jerk, because all jerks have one.
Excellent content. This is a next level Watch review channel. Well done. Waiting on the Tudor Pelagos 39mm: also trying to start a watch co.. yeah I know!
I’m a Dad and come from a dirt poor family. I have wanted a Rolex since I can remember and I just turned 50.I was turning 50 in 6 months and I had a bit of money tucked away so I started shopping and I went down the rabbit hole. I couldn’t believe I had over 10,000 US and I couldn’t spend it on the watch I wanted. I went back and forth with the AD and one day the lady admitted I wasn’t even put on the list because they were backed up and maybe I could find one second hand. Bummer but then I seen tons of brand new watches but they had a 150% mark up. A 10,000 watch was 15,000.Well I seen where all the new watches were and they belonged to Gray Market dealers. I finally found a brick and mortar store I liked and a salesman I liked even more. I bought from Federico and Delray Watch Co. I spent 11k on a beautiful 09 V Serial Submariner pre-ceramic and I love it. I thought I would be done shopping but now I’m addicted to looking at watches and how they work. I see beautiful watches I love and if money was not a issue I would own most of them. I now have 1-Seiko,1- Citizen Eco-Drive,1-G-Shock and 1-Rolex Sub. I hope to own a Vintage Evidenza and a 1940’s Rolex Oyster Bubbleback. I would also love to have a MoonPhase and a Tudor Tiger Prince Date Chronograph. I could go on but just over a year ago I had no idea how many wonderful pieces there were out there and for much less money than my Rolex. I know if you ask 50 people to name a expensive watch 45 would say Rolex but they are clueless like I was and realized Rolex was no where near expensive compared to the RM or AP Royal Oak! Apology for the really long comment. Have a great week all my brother and sisters in our watch community.
I'm backpacking through Thailand and debated for months which watches i would take with me. It came down to 0. Less worries and the sun tells good enough time (morning, afternoon, evening, night).
Love the video TGV! Appreciate the takes on Rolex and their place in a collection and social media nowadays. My go-to trio for travel: - Casio F91W for any situations where I need a beater/something that can get dirty. - Seiko moonphase 7f39-6029 on a black NATO for casual day-to-day (I actually picked mine up a few years back for $100). - Omega Seamaster 2553.41.00 w/ green wave dial for gatherings and any outings. Watch goals for the near future (not sure if I can make it happen within a year haha): JLC Reverso Duoface (preferably w/ a moonphase) to fill that standout piece in my collection.
rolex's distribution system (hiding watches in the back of the store and telling customers they are out of stock, reserving the watches for favorite customers) is so repugnant, I won't even watch videos featuring rolexes. It's 2022, not the 1950's, which is what their distribution system reminds me of. Sickening.
Interesting comment about Rolex. A very wise old man once said " It can be a great mistake to buy something too new, something too rare or something too expensive. Every dark cloud will become a menace. Every scratch will become a disaster "
I recently purchased an Accutron Gemini Blue Dial, Ref. 26C03 and I absolutely love it. It's beautiful, accurate, and original. It baffles me why so many RU-vid watch enthusiast overlook the brand.
