I will be buying a Hanhart TGV, and it's all your fault ;). Hanhart Pioneer Mk1 Reverse Panda Monopusher. You got me hooked with your video and I love the brand history. 60th birthday gift. All the best from Calgary.
👏👏👏👏👏 Happy 60th, brilliant choice my friend, enjoy! Still one of the best underrated heritage independence out there. So happy to hear that. Best regards, TGV
I think this year is going to be the year a Christopher ward enters my collection that new dune edition that’s coming out at the end of the month appeals to me although I could happily buy most of there catalog if left unsupervised
Got a king Seiko from my wife last year for a milestone birthday. A violet dial LE inspired by the flora there. Love it and feel KS does not get nearly the love it deserves. Good luck this year with your own goals here. Cheers!
great insight to your plans this year ..for me im on the waiting list for the hd 12 hanhart then either the new 415es or the pioner mk1 mono ..and later hopefully a paneri radiomer or the new farve leube deep blue rivival
My next purchase will be Hanhart 417 ES 1954, it will be my Mechanical Chronograph in my collection (currently 6 watches), heavily inspired by TGV. Currently wearing my Farer World Timer which was my 2024 purchase, again TGV was one of the reviews I saw to pull the trigger on this. I kinda feel lucky Im not a Bond fan so never had the Omega Seamaster need (out of my price range anyway)
At christmas, I purchased a long-term watch goal of mine, which was a seiko marinemaster 300 For 2025, I will be looking to purchase one of the below, with the other two being a long-term goal to save for. . Hanhart pioneer mk2 . Nivada grenchen super antarctic 3.6.9 . Raketa big zero All the best for 2025 👍
Love my ETA based (SW300) Farer World Timer (white dial) $1,600, keeping +0 seconds / day on the timegrapher. And the size you're looking for! PLUS its British
YESSSSSS, I remember that one, I reviewed the blue dial I think. I remember being impressed during the week or so working on the video. Great recommendation, maybe the best yet, thank you! Best regards, TGV
TGV, lovely stuff in this. It's quite enjoyable to see your collection go through phases over time. I have way, way more watches than I thought I would have when I started my collecting journey. My favorite is Marathon with my CSAR/JSAR/JDD trinity and a couple handfuls of Navigators and General Purpose models. A handful of Seikos, quite a few Casios, and a few Maratacs round out my collection. My most recent purchase is a Scurfa Diver One blue dial with yellow handset. Wow.😍 Thank you kind sir, as always, for your efforts and offerings to our enjoyable hobby. Onwards and Upwards, my friend. Cheers!🙂
I regrettably sold my 2005 Omega Seamaster in black in 2015. A gift from my ex-wife, so it had to go 😵💫… My grail, as Ive reduced my collection to just five (beater, diver, pilot, everyday and dress) is the GS SBGW301. Manual wind 🙏
My Watch Goal this year is to reduce the Collection to Four Watches, realized the more watches i own the less enjoyment i get. Hope i can do this. Great Video, Best Regards.
A great goal and a brave one at that, that takes discipline and great sense of personal will. I respect that, good luck and thank you for sharing that. O&U! Best regards, TGV
I have over 50 watches now and I am in agreement that there are just too many for me to realistically enjoy wearing them. I will be cutting at least half this year and replacing with just 5 more expensive mini-grails.
as a Bel Canto owner, I too was worried about maintenance, repair, and parts. However, I hear multiple stories of Rolex "refusing" to work on a watch because of age or damage. As far as I can tell, businesses change, policies changes, time marches on, it's an issue with everyone.
If I shoot the moon it's the Black Bay 36 Anthracite dial. Short term goals are also the Bulova Super Seville Silver Dial 96B444 and Seiko Cocktail Time Power Reserve Blue Moon SSA357. Quite possibly for the immediate future a pair of Seiko 5s - the SNK381 and a classic SNXS. I have procrastinated on this watch long enough, just not sure which dial to commit to. Don't get me started on G-Shocks 😂
Another great video, good job! Did you just put FC, Patek, quality, and gold standard in one sentence?!😮 This is like comparing Invicta to Rolex. It's quite a leap. On my end, I have purged One of my rare vintage collections and kind of regretted it. It's okay, I still have a watch for everyday of the year for the next few years.😊
My watch goals this year. -Seiko moving design (just won it) -Breitling Navitimer -Tag Heuer Monaco Cal. 6 -Minase 5 window And if I can squeeze it in. Seiko Emperor Tuna and a Raketa Tupolev.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 😎😎😎 only one question, how does one get such good taste in watches as you??!?!? Love it, I hope they all happen. Onwards, upwards and best regards, TGV
@ Well your channel is an inspiration. And from the moment I fell in to the bear trap that is watch obsession I started researching all the brands that I laid my eyes on ( going through their back catalogs), discovered Yahoo auctions and visited Geneva Watch days last year so pretty much was feeding the monster.
@@theurbangentry Your channel is a massive part that fuels the obsession. And every watch brand that I lay my eyes on I start to dig through their back catalogue which creates more obsession and develops more personal taste.
Own a Seiko 7C46 tuna Marine master Ninja SBBN035 with the blacked out case. Love the hell out of that watch. The 7C46 movement is LEGENDARY. Wouldn't mind a 55th anniversary automatic Tuna. The Tuna can case is my favorite Seiko design and they wear SOO WELL
I’ve started 2025 strong with a spanking (albeit much maligned) Tudor Royal 38 blue. Love it. I also love the FC brand. Having said all that my white dial RM II still gets the most wear.
I didn't realise I had a grail watch until I exceeded my self imposed £300 limit when I found a Visitor vale park officer on UK bay. To say this watch is like rocking horse poo in the USA let alone Blighty would be the understatement of the year. I admire those that buy into the luxury watch market and appreciate the diversity within the community, long may you continue to make excellent videos such as this. Bravo TGV.
I was on the verge of unfollowing this channel when you said that you weren’t got to Japan 🇯🇵 and purchasing a Grand Seiko then I thought 💭 where would could I watch such good watch information at your lucky 🍀
I got the latest Tagheuer Skipper in 2024, which was my grail ever since I seen the original and for 2025 since I seen your Vertex review I cant stop thinking about it. Also a 90s Rolex/ Tudor sub, as it is my all time favorite. Thank you for the great video as always.
Hello TVG and thanks for another great video. '24 was the year I graduated to mechanical watches. The first was a 50 year old Seiko handed down from my dad, and the other was a Microbrand (Galo) skin diver. Going forward for '25, I learned that I prefer mechanicals with as few complications as possible. A mechanical world timer sounds scary to me. Do you think you will be bringing back collection roasts at any point?
I had the same concerns regarding Bel Canto. I almost pre-ordered it last year but instead went with Grand Seiko at the time. I still like the Bel Canto but still can't pull the trigger.
TGV. Great insights as always. Good luck with your 2025 collecting journey. I’m celebrating 30 years with my employer in April and actively considering the best possible watch options to commemorate this occasion. All thoughts welcomed.
Your introduction to the 41mm Colt several years back resulted in owning one that is still my daily today. As a post 2018 Seamaster 300m owner, I am also eyeing the older SMPs, particularly the 36mm ones. Might pull the trigger on one this year.
My goal to grail a 62 mas. Obviously a homage though. You know Tris enthusiasm is not for a poor man. Anyways, intro takes me back to parisiennie walkways evrerytime...
I have over 40 watches in my collection, and not planning to scale down any bit as; "More is more!" And in process of getting new Pagani Seamaster PD-1685 ..should be arriving within next few days... So, that about Brosnan and Danny Craig era Bond watch... I opted for black dial black bezel version (as having enough blue dial watches already) powered by Seiko NH35, so, should be fairly easy to keep operational in the long term...
During my collection journey, through the years, I've made some mistakes. Yet I don't understand the volubility shown in so many programs, shows and comments in RUclips channels, people selling this watch or that watch after two years, than falling in-love for some obscure brand that after all doesn't cure the itch, or buying the same watch and model again and again... That's incomprehensible to me. I have about 50 watches, far too many, but I had more. During my life I gave away 6 or 7 watches that were given to me and that I had no connection since the very beginning. I've never ever sold a watch. That doesn't mean that I don't understand people who do it, what I don't understand is the evanescence of a feeling so common nowadays.
Solid watch goals right here TGV! Looking forward to seeing the final acquisitions this year. 🔥🔥That stone dial super Seville 🔥🔥. Also looking forward to that Japan trip; the Seiko museum is a must!!! -Mo
Interesting point about the Bel Canto. But I still recommend it. I love my green one. You may want to consider Fears. Their Brunswick 38mm is quite attractive, I think.
I always found the skeletal hands of the "Bond" Sea master maddening. They look absolutely great in DAYLIGHT. But in darkness or low light they definitely compromise the functionality - especially when the lume has faded a bit. It does seem like a howlingly counter intuitive design to take away the amount of lume from the hands of a dive-watch...
Just got a Lange 297.032 Homage to Walter Lange Jumping Seconds in rose gold. Super limited and at a price I couldn’t refuse. Collection will probably stay static this year after splurging on that! Love your videos!
Probably going to pull the trigger on an limited edition G-shock this year, the G-lide 5600C-7JF, the moon phases indicator and tide rule are great for navigation and swimming in the sea! Great videos as always, TGV
As to the Bel Canto maybe in future 3D printing will help with the rare parts if a supplier is gone? Anyway, nice goals for the year. I love the Squale so much. Cheers!
@@theurbangentry Much appreciated! I had already started rewatching them all. 🙂 Pelagos was also on my mind but the 54 is calling to me-I have to try them both on and go in with an open mind. What an incredible Hobby of Hours we have! 😉
Proud owner of a Tudor Pelagos 42 blue it’s my go to tool watch for work the 39 wears even better but the lack of date complication is a deal breaker for me plus I’ve already got a Longines Hydrconquest 39 black dial with date for my black dial diver
If you are on the fence with the Pelagos 39, you should know that the Uncle Straps titanium jubilee mated to the original Tudor clasp makes the watch feel phenomenal, and look a bit prettier too. And it doesn't creak like the stock oyster bracelet👍
As with my own waych collecting goals for 2025, I'm "trying" to maintain a holding pattern with the fewer watches I have kept. Recently sold a fair number to keep what I truly want to wear more vs those that are very nice and would be cool to own IF I had lots of $$ and the luxury to let more watches sit in the watch box and not feel bad about that. But, if i really wanted to make a purchase or what I envision entering my next, it's likely another chronograph of some sort. It has and may still be my favorite complication.
2025 has been all about G Shocks for me for some reason. Actually, now that im in my 40s, i think the reason they speak to me is the ability to put on one and completely forget that you are wearing it until you need the time. Doesnt matter what you are doing or where you are going, they just work. Bash it into a doorframe or something similar? They shrug it right off. Also, for whatever reason, they seem to get noticed more! I get more compliments on my squares vs just about anything else that I wear. Onwards and upwards sir!
I always wonder how you live in the Astoria/Long Island city area and wear such beautiful pieces. Even going into the city, I wouldn’t wear any of my nice pieces for fear of getting robbed.
Great point and sorry to hear you feel that way, it certainly is a concern and it should not be like that! I might have to do a video on it one day, especially considering my POV is slightly different to others as I have lived in Philly, London, Rome, Barcelona and NYC, all places that have had serious issues with watch crime. Food for thought and thank you for sharing that, I appreciate the support. Stay safe and well. Best regards, TGV
@ for sure dude I grew up in Queens and now live on Long Island. It’s funny because I have a job where I will be commuting to Brooklyn every day so I just bought a tudor Blackbay 58 ha ha. I’m gonna leave my Pepsi and root beer at home when I go to Brooklyn.
That's why the King Seiko I featured in my best watches of 2024 video was included, loved wearing that thing. GREAT point, so true. thank you! Best regards, TGV
My goal is to have a two watch solar quartz "yin-yang collection". Both analogue, one on the dressy side and one more casual. One black dial and the other a silver or white dial.
I started my 2025 with a vintage 70's silver Longines Admiral Automatic 6651, bought from Japan. I hope to see you pull the trigger on that Bulova Super Seville ❤👏
The panomaticlunar has been on my radar for the last couple of years, the movement is sublime, beautifully decorated and that double swan neck, gorgeous. I think it would look fantastic on a weathered brown leather strap.
You know me too well, I was so close to going for that Dennison, but at the time I did not know about the Bulova. I will certainly address this if I pull the trigger on either. Great point, thank you for reminding me! Best regards, TGV
I'm really satisfied with my own collection & tbh i haven't been looking to purchase anything for quite a while. If i was to take the plunge i reckon it would be something a tad more unusual like a meteorite dial. In any case i'll watch on with great interest as always with which direction you'll head in next.
Waiting on my blue dial Hanhart Preventer as they are waiting on the bracelets but I might be able to attain something I never thought I would be able to but I might finally be able to do an OMEGA Speedmaster. I always wanted one and for me there is only one choice as the original with the hesalite crystal.
My apologies, this turned into a bit of a rant: My last employer had offices in the US, Europe, India, and Australia, and vendors in Taiwan. I would have missed lots of meeting relying on a mechanical world timer. They are really cool looking watches, but their functionality is being overstated here. There are three problems: They do not account for daylight saving time. If you are only interested in western Europe and North America it'll work except for 4-5 weeks per year, but add the rest of the world and your chance of getting the time wrong is pretty substantial. The time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney (NSW) for instance can be 17, 18, or 19 hours, it varies through the year. It's currently 19 hours, on March 9 it's down to 18, and on April 6 it'll be 17. The second problem is that mechanical world timers (and traveler GMTs) do not handle any time zones whose offset from UTC is not a whole number of hours. The dial is therefor missing Delhi, Adelaide, St. John's (Newfoundland), Kathmandu, Tehran, Kabul, and more. Norman Schwarzkopf probably wore two watches because world timers and GMT watches could not show the time in Kabul and Washington DC at the same time. The last problem is that politicians keep on tampering with time zones. Moscow was UTC+3, then it switched to UTC+4, and a few years later went back to UTC+3. The only way to adjust to that is for the manufacturer to replace the outer ring on the dial. I'm not against mechanical world timers, but I'd hate for someone to spend 8 grand or more just to find out they're not very practical. Wear them because they look cool, not because they show the correct time in the rest of the world, they just don't.
Great question, I am 90% the color is the same, but I will deffo check. Thank you for mentioning that, I need to confirm it before I pull that trigger. Best regards, TGV
Does anyone know what book Tristano has at minute 5:55? I am 18 years old and I am new to this world of watches, it seems to be a kind of encyclopedia of several brands and their most emblematic or important watches, it looks very interesting.
No comparison IMO. Only one has the history, quality and personal connection for me. I would love to make that video, but that it would be too biased for me to do and after my last video, I must remain independent. I hope you can understand and if you go for the Hanhart, congrats in advance. 😉👊 Best regards, TGV
@ thank you. I am already waiting for my 417 ES custom made chronograph with flyback in full black dial. Most beautiful chronograph ever made in my opinion.
Good afternoon Mr. TGV... You Sir probably deserve more credit (blame?!?) for the current size and diversity of my watch collection than anyone else on RUclips!!! I do need to downside this year... I am very likely at/near or beyond the size of Mark's (a class act for certain) collection and that is just silly... One parting comment Sir... I was able to purchase an Eterna Worldtime/GMT/COSC off eBay in mint condition at a price that was silly... Great, great timepiece at a bargain! Onwards and upwards to us all in 2025 TGV!!!
I have a watch goal for 2025: I want to get you and/or Marc to say something about Zelos just once. I only have a few modest goals for 2025. I must really get ahold of my grail Omega Speedmaster Moon To Mars. There are a few rare Zelos watches I'd like to obtain, but some of them have production number under 25 pieces worldwide. Also there will inevitably be a few Zelos and Venezianico watches.....including their Nereide Lapislazzuli....that I will have to have. And I'm hunting a Seiko SPB349 in that lovely sage/mint green dial. I also will have to thin out the collection just a bit. Its getting pretty big now. But that's the hard thing to do. I have several world timers. Zelos, Patek, Breitling and others. They all are great watches, great travel companions. I have an upcoming trip to Venice/Murano, and I know my Breitling Galactic Unitime will be one of the watches I bring. She's a beauty....and the first Breitling I ever bought. An excellent video as always TGV. Thank you. Onwards......Upwards......Ciao.
I’m looking forward to the release of the gold Seamaster that Daniel Craig was seen wearing last year which will be the 30th anniversary of golden eye, you are spot on about the Bel Canto , being English I’m super proud of the watch but it’s a big concern about the parts if it fails after all Christopher Ward will they have a massive back up of parts for years which I know my vintage Explorer will always get the parts I need
I’m oh so close to buying my grail which is a vintage Rolex Air-King, I’ve been dreaming about it for years. So excited or as you say “chuffed to bits”
I am excited for you my friend. PLEASE do consider sharing it in a video when it happens. One of the most classy Rolex's IMO, I love it. Actually, I think it IS the classiest Rolex. Thank you as always, onwards, upwards and best regards, T.
Thanks for the shout out Tristano! So excited the Azule will be making it back in to the collection. Looking forward to what else might be headed your way in 2025 as well. Cheers, D
Had planned for a slow/consolidation year . Not started that great: a GShock DW-5000R (1983 re-issue) & a Timex Deepwater Reef in & only just in Feb! 😆🤦🏻♂️👍🏻
As for a cool, entry level world timer, i’d highly recommend some vintage Hamiltons from the 80s and 90s. The Hamilton 8984 is almost identical to the Patek 5130g. My first ever watch was a similar Hamilton world timer that my uncle gave me for my 18th birthday (which I still wear and cherish).
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, that takes me way back to the early days of the channel, love that Hamilton. Thank you for reminding me, I often miss it, that movement was clever too with the double tick frequency. I should have never sold it!!!! 🙄 You are a true Original Gentry for knowing that one. Best regards, TGV
I just traded in my VC Dual Time for a Patek Philippe 5235G-001 18kt gold annual calendar regulator micro-rotor with all boxes and papers 2019 mint (last year made in white gold) that is a favorite of the 85 year old Philippe Stern (grandson of Charles Stern whom with Jean Stern bought Patek Philippe in the early 1900s). So, I am up there with you on the Breguet Traditional and your Glashutte Original PanomaticLunar. Where did you sell your watches as I need to sell some of mine!
I’m still wanting a Squale 1521. I see your point about the COSC certified version but it doesn’t have the shark logo and that branding is important to me as a nod to their history. I’ll go polished on a bracelet for some real drip!💧 ❤ But I’ve some goals to accomplish before that reward. Onward and Upwards!
I love the idea of a Brosnan era Seamaster! Prince William still wears his mid size blue dial, that his mother gifted him. Sleak and elegant, sporty dress watch. It looks superb with a sports jacket or suit!
Absolutely, you really took it back to my early videos with the Prince William reference, love it! That was one of my first references too. Thank you, you're absolutely spot on, elegant but yet functional. Best regards, TGV
Zodiac Super Seawolf World Time. You can find them so cheap out there, good soprod movement. Bracelet is the only weakness. Happy you’re adding Credor to your list. I think their vintage stuff could be very you!
What you say about being objective with the feedback you give to brand and how it could have put you on the "black list" of certain brands is spot on. I see many youtubers (in my country France or in Switzerland) that forget how objectivity and contracts for reviews are very often not compatible. Sad but this is the youtube world we live in. Have a great end of Sunday. Thank you for the video.
Great video. I prepared alternative list for some of your choices. ;) Worldtimer - I would consider Raymond Weil Worldtimer, slightly smaller comparing to FC, you compromise on movement vs FC. However under 2000 pounds, great choice. More expensive choice - Ebel Voyager - Worldtimer from 90's, pure icon. Top quality, design, movement, smaller size. Something British - I would consider neo vintage Dunhill watch. Very nice articles you can find in "International Wrist Watch Magazine from 90's". I bought already new old stock Ebel 1911 Big Date Automatic and Sport Classic XL from early 2000, then new old stock two tone 18K gold Tag Heuer S\EL leather collection from 1998. I planning to get one more watch this year which I cannot tell, because is only one for sell, solid gold case, hands and is a expensive chronograph watch. Heritage, underdog brand. Please, wish me luck. :)
Just tried on a railmaster yesterday, absolutely in love. I thought it wouldn't get me too exited, but honestly, I think it fits my science/engineering background and my minimalist low key taste so much. Defo what I'm looking at for 2025
Ahhh TGV another boring, uninspired video, and too short too.. all hype, no substance... I'm kidding of course, but I had you for a second. Keep up the good work. You are one of the watch RUclipsrs that I get excited for. You and 'this watch, that watch' are two of my favourites. He has mentioned you in a few of his videos btw.
On the topic of the Seamaster, I recently acquired the 50th Anniversary Seamaster GMT reference number 2534.50.00. This seems to be a hidden gem with not a lot of watch RUclips space coverage but has a lot of the sought after features collectors want. Sword hands, big triangle indices, no helium escape valve, thinner ETA based Omega 1128 movement, and a Traveller GMT complication. Great pickup for around 3k and under. Might be worth looking into!
My introduction to the Seamaster was ALSO the menu in Goldeneye 64. I think you need to buy that exact watch. You NEED the Goldeneye N64 menu on your wrist!!!
I will be buying a Hanhart TGV, and it's all your fault ;). Hanhart Pioneer Mk1 Reverse Panda Monopusher. You got me hooked with your video and I love the brand history. 60th birthday gift. All the best from Calgary.
👏👏👏👏👏 Happy 60th, brilliant choice my friend, enjoy!
Still one of the best underrated heritage independence out there. So happy to hear that.
Best regards,
TGV
I think this year is going to be the year a Christopher ward enters my collection that new dune edition that’s coming out at the end of the month appeals to me although I could happily buy most of there catalog if left unsupervised
Got a king Seiko from my wife last year for a milestone birthday. A violet dial LE inspired by the flora there. Love it and feel KS does not get nearly the love it deserves. Good luck this year with your own goals here. Cheers!
great insight to your plans this year ..for me im on the waiting list for the hd 12 hanhart then either the new 415es or the pioner mk1 mono ..and later hopefully a paneri radiomer or the new farve leube deep blue rivival
My next purchase will be Hanhart 417 ES 1954, it will be my Mechanical Chronograph in my collection (currently 6 watches), heavily inspired by TGV. Currently wearing my Farer World Timer which was my 2024 purchase, again TGV was one of the reviews I saw to pull the trigger on this. I kinda feel lucky Im not a Bond fan so never had the Omega Seamaster need (out of my price range anyway)
Wonderful contrarian TGV stuff!
This year for me, as a Cartier eye worm in full-on attack, it’s likely a Tank or Santos. White dial / in-house engine.
At christmas, I purchased a long-term watch goal of mine, which was a seiko marinemaster 300
For 2025, I will be looking to purchase one of the below, with the other two being a long-term goal to save for.
. Hanhart pioneer mk2
. Nivada grenchen super antarctic 3.6.9
. Raketa big zero
All the best for 2025 👍
My goal was to not buy any new watches this year.
Then I saw the Hanhart 415 ES. So maybe I'll have to revise my goals.
Free and independent, not to mention insightful and genuinely creative which is a great thing in the world of formulaic watch list channels
I think it's great how clearly and focused you have reflected on your selection. Very interesting. Thank you very much.
Best regards
Sebastian
Love my ETA based (SW300) Farer World Timer (white dial) $1,600, keeping +0 seconds / day on the timegrapher. And the size you're looking for! PLUS its British
YESSSSSS, I remember that one, I reviewed the blue dial I think. I remember being impressed during the week or so working on the video. Great recommendation, maybe the best yet, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, lovely stuff in this. It's quite enjoyable to see your collection go through phases over time. I have way, way more watches than I thought I would have when I started my collecting journey. My favorite is Marathon with my CSAR/JSAR/JDD trinity and a couple handfuls of Navigators and General Purpose models. A handful of Seikos, quite a few Casios, and a few Maratacs round out my collection. My most recent purchase is a Scurfa Diver One blue dial with yellow handset. Wow.😍 Thank you kind sir, as always, for your efforts and offerings to our enjoyable hobby. Onwards and Upwards, my friend. Cheers!🙂
I regrettably sold my 2005 Omega Seamaster in black in 2015. A gift from my ex-wife, so it had to go 😵💫… My grail, as Ive reduced my collection to just five (beater, diver, pilot, everyday and dress) is the GS SBGW301. Manual wind 🙏
My Watch Goal this year is to reduce the Collection to Four Watches, realized the more watches i own the less enjoyment i get. Hope i can do this. Great Video, Best Regards.
A great goal and a brave one at that, that takes discipline and great sense of personal will. I respect that, good luck and thank you for sharing that. O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
An admirable goal.
I tried to whittle my collection to 3 watches and ended up with 5 (not counting family heirlooms and gifts I received).
You will inevitably lose money when you sell your collections!
I have over 50 watches now and I am in agreement that there are just too many for me to realistically enjoy wearing them. I will be cutting at least half this year and replacing with just 5 more expensive mini-grails.
as a Bel Canto owner, I too was worried about maintenance, repair, and parts. However, I hear multiple stories of Rolex "refusing" to work on a watch because of age or damage. As far as I can tell, businesses change, policies changes, time marches on, it's an issue with everyone.
If I shoot the moon it's the Black Bay 36 Anthracite dial. Short term goals are also the Bulova Super Seville Silver Dial 96B444 and Seiko Cocktail Time Power Reserve Blue Moon SSA357. Quite possibly for the immediate future a pair of Seiko 5s - the SNK381 and a classic SNXS. I have procrastinated on this watch long enough, just not sure which dial to commit to. Don't get me started on G-Shocks 😂
Another great video, good job! Did you just put FC, Patek, quality, and gold standard in one sentence?!😮 This is like comparing Invicta to Rolex. It's quite a leap. On my end, I have purged One of my rare vintage collections and kind of regretted it. It's okay, I still have a watch for everyday of the year for the next few years.😊
I’ve been looking at buying a vintage Universal Geneve with the micro rotor but the prices have gone up for some reason
My watch goals this year.
-Seiko moving design (just won it)
-Breitling Navitimer
-Tag Heuer Monaco Cal. 6
-Minase 5 window
And if I can squeeze it in. Seiko Emperor Tuna and a Raketa Tupolev.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 😎😎😎 only one question, how does one get such good taste in watches as you??!?!?
Love it, I hope they all happen. Onwards, upwards and best regards,
TGV
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Well your channel is an inspiration. And from the moment I fell in to the bear trap that is watch obsession I started researching all the brands that I laid my eyes on ( going through their back catalogs), discovered Yahoo auctions and visited Geneva Watch days last year so pretty much was feeding the monster.
@@theurbangentry
Your channel is a massive part that fuels the obsession. And every watch brand that I lay my eyes on I start to dig through their back catalogue which creates more obsession and develops more personal taste.
Own a Seiko 7C46 tuna Marine master Ninja SBBN035 with the blacked out case. Love the hell out of that watch. The 7C46 movement is LEGENDARY. Wouldn't mind a 55th anniversary automatic Tuna. The Tuna can case is my favorite Seiko design and they wear SOO WELL
I’ve started 2025 strong with a spanking (albeit much maligned) Tudor Royal 38 blue. Love it. I also love the FC brand. Having said all that my white dial RM II still gets the most wear.
👏👏👏👏 That makes me so happy to hear, enjoy your RMII
Best regards,
TGV
I’d really love to get a Seiko MM300 SLA021. I do need to sell some of my multiple Casio G-Shocks before I can do that!
Recommend looking into the Farer Worldtimers. Tried one on at the Time+Tide showroom in London and it’s great. Real quality for around £1k
Already reviewed one, great choice indeed, thank you, top top top recommendation.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentryoh brill! I’ll have to go back into the TGV archives and find that 😊
I didn't realise I had a grail watch until I exceeded my self imposed £300 limit when I found a Visitor vale park officer on UK bay. To say this watch is like rocking horse poo in the USA let alone Blighty would be the understatement of the year.
I admire those that buy into the luxury watch market and appreciate the diversity within the community, long may you continue to make excellent videos such as this. Bravo TGV.
I think my collecting goal for 2025 is to pause, enjoy what I have, move a few on, and continue to travel. That Bulova, though…Cheers TGV!
I was on the verge of unfollowing this channel when you said that you weren’t got to Japan 🇯🇵 and purchasing a Grand Seiko then I thought 💭 where would could I watch such good watch information at your lucky 🍀
Loved the show as always ✌🏼
Yaaaay new TGV vid! Also happy to see Hugo snarky "humour" haha love it!
I got the latest Tagheuer Skipper in 2024, which was my grail ever since I seen the original and for 2025 since I seen your Vertex review I cant stop thinking about it.
Also a 90s Rolex/ Tudor sub, as it is my all time favorite.
Thank you for the great video as always.
“Not in a Jetson’s flying car.” Heck, still wearing mechanical watches.
Your channel is great; I love your videos!
Hello TVG and thanks for another great video. '24 was the year I graduated to mechanical watches. The first was a 50 year old Seiko handed down from my dad, and the other was a Microbrand (Galo) skin diver. Going forward for '25, I learned that I prefer mechanicals with as few complications as possible. A mechanical world timer sounds scary to me. Do you think you will be bringing back collection roasts at any point?
I sold my polished 1521, I also miss it dearly. Beautiful watch.
I had the same concerns regarding Bel Canto. I almost pre-ordered it last year but instead went with Grand Seiko at the time. I still like the Bel Canto but still can't pull the trigger.
TGV. Great insights as always. Good luck with your 2025 collecting journey. I’m celebrating 30 years with my employer in April and actively considering the best possible watch options to commemorate this occasion. All thoughts welcomed.
Your introduction to the 41mm Colt several years back resulted in owning one that is still my daily today. As a post 2018 Seamaster 300m owner, I am also eyeing the older SMPs, particularly the 36mm ones. Might pull the trigger on one this year.
I’ll be watching to see what you decide about a world timer. That complication may be on my list in the future.
My goal to grail a 62 mas. Obviously a homage though. You know Tris enthusiasm is not for a poor man. Anyways, intro takes me back to parisiennie walkways evrerytime...
You'll do well to better 2024's pick ups! Loving these 'more mature' choices.
Truthfully I get lost which watches you like and don’t anymore. But what matters to me is watching you enjoy new watches and exploring them.
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I have over 40 watches in my collection, and not planning to scale down any bit as; "More is more!" And in process of getting new Pagani Seamaster PD-1685 ..should be arriving within next few days... So, that about Brosnan and Danny Craig era Bond watch... I opted for black dial black bezel version (as having enough blue dial watches already) powered by Seiko NH35, so, should be fairly easy to keep operational in the long term...
During my collection journey, through the years, I've made some mistakes. Yet I don't understand the volubility shown in so many programs, shows and comments in RUclips channels, people selling this watch or that watch after two years, than falling in-love for some obscure brand that after all doesn't cure the itch, or buying the same watch and model again and again...
That's incomprehensible to me.
I have about 50 watches, far too many, but I had more. During my life I gave away 6 or 7 watches that were given to me and that I had no connection since the very beginning. I've never ever sold a watch.
That doesn't mean that I don't understand people who do it, what I don't understand is the evanescence of a feeling so common nowadays.
Solid watch goals right here TGV! Looking forward to seeing the final acquisitions this year. 🔥🔥That stone dial super Seville 🔥🔥.
Also looking forward to that Japan trip; the Seiko museum is a must!!!
-Mo
Interesting point about the Bel Canto. But I still recommend it. I love my green one. You may want to consider Fears. Their Brunswick 38mm is quite attractive, I think.
I always found the skeletal hands of the "Bond" Sea master maddening. They look absolutely great in DAYLIGHT. But in darkness or low light they definitely compromise the functionality - especially when the lume has faded a bit. It does seem like a howlingly counter intuitive design to take away the amount of lume from the hands of a dive-watch...
Just got a Lange 297.032 Homage to Walter Lange Jumping Seconds in rose gold. Super limited and at a price I couldn’t refuse.
Collection will probably stay static this year after splurging on that! Love your videos!
Probably going to pull the trigger on an limited edition G-shock this year, the G-lide 5600C-7JF, the moon phases indicator and tide rule are great for navigation and swimming in the sea! Great videos as always, TGV
I have the positive display version of this watch, and I love the 80s/90s vibe. It's shiny, bright and colorful. Great piece!
I got my 2220.80 back in 2011. Bear version imo. In 2021 I put it on the mesh, it was like getting a new watch
As to the Bel Canto maybe in future 3D printing will help with the rare parts if a supplier is gone? Anyway, nice goals for the year. I love the Squale so much. Cheers!
Class as always! Would you consider the 54 instead of the Pelagos?
I've already done many videos discussing why I much prefer the Pelagos, enjoy and thank you.
How about you?
Best regards,
TGV
@theurbangentry I will search for your videos about these 👍🏻 I'm eyeing an 54, let me sleep on it again.
This should help:
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@@theurbangentry Much appreciated! I had already started rewatching them all. 🙂 Pelagos was also on my mind but the 54 is calling to me-I have to try them both on and go in with an open mind. What an incredible Hobby of Hours we have! 😉
Just got my hands on an Oris Artelier jumping hour it’s a beautiful watch with a stunning dial
Proud owner of a Tudor Pelagos 42 blue it’s my go to tool watch for work the 39 wears even better but the lack of date complication is a deal breaker for me plus I’ve already got a Longines Hydrconquest 39 black dial with date for my black dial diver
If you are on the fence with the Pelagos 39, you should know that the Uncle Straps titanium jubilee mated to the original Tudor clasp makes the watch feel phenomenal, and look a bit prettier too. And it doesn't creak like the stock oyster bracelet👍
Duly noted, great tip, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
It pains me to say, but I want to sell some off and get the pink dial Tudor Chrono and the Sheffield super production
As with my own waych collecting goals for 2025, I'm "trying" to maintain a holding pattern with the fewer watches I have kept. Recently sold a fair number to keep what I truly want to wear more vs those that are very nice and would be cool to own IF I had lots of $$ and the luxury to let more watches sit in the watch box and not feel bad about that.
But, if i really wanted to make a purchase or what I envision entering my next, it's likely another chronograph of some sort. It has and may still be my favorite complication.
Nomos has also a worldtimer for around 5k :)
2025 has been all about G Shocks for me for some reason. Actually, now that im in my 40s, i think the reason they speak to me is the ability to put on one and completely forget that you are wearing it until you need the time. Doesnt matter what you are doing or where you are going, they just work. Bash it into a doorframe or something similar? They shrug it right off. Also, for whatever reason, they seem to get noticed more! I get more compliments on my squares vs just about anything else that I wear. Onwards and upwards sir!
Thank you for another good video
A TGV video on a Sunday? perfect way to close the weekend.
Love it TGV 😎
I always wonder how you live in the Astoria/Long Island city area and wear such beautiful pieces. Even going into the city, I wouldn’t wear any of my nice pieces for fear of getting robbed.
Great point and sorry to hear you feel that way, it certainly is a concern and it should not be like that! I might have to do a video on it one day, especially considering my POV is slightly different to others as I have lived in Philly, London, Rome, Barcelona and NYC, all places that have had serious issues with watch crime. Food for thought and thank you for sharing that, I appreciate the support. Stay safe and well.
Best regards,
TGV
@ for sure dude I grew up in Queens and now live on Long Island. It’s funny because I have a job where I will be commuting to Brooklyn every day so I just bought a tudor Blackbay 58 ha ha. I’m gonna leave my Pepsi and root beer at home when I go to Brooklyn.
Grand Seiko makes more size friendly watches in 36/37/38 mm so maybe it will help you with taking the right decision.
That's why the King Seiko I featured in my best watches of 2024 video was included, loved wearing that thing. GREAT point, so true. thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
My goal is to have a two watch solar quartz "yin-yang collection". Both analogue, one on the dressy side and one more casual. One black dial and the other a silver or white dial.
I started my 2025 with a vintage 70's silver Longines Admiral Automatic 6651, bought from Japan. I hope to see you pull the trigger on that Bulova Super Seville ❤👏
My main goals for 2025 are getting my watches serviced and finally finishing my custom build. Am working on a walnut burl dial!
The panomaticlunar has been on my radar for the last couple of years, the movement is sublime, beautifully decorated and that double swan neck, gorgeous. I think it would look fantastic on a weathered brown leather strap.
Wouldnt you prefer to have the dennison tiger eye instead of the bulova?
You know me too well, I was so close to going for that Dennison, but at the time I did not know about the Bulova. I will certainly address this if I pull the trigger on either. Great point, thank you for reminding me!
Best regards,
TGV
I'm really satisfied with my own collection & tbh i haven't been looking to purchase anything for quite a while. If i was to take the plunge i reckon it would be something a tad more unusual like a meteorite dial. In any case i'll watch on with great interest as always with which direction you'll head in next.
D’s reaction video was pure gold 👍
Waiting on my blue dial Hanhart Preventer as they are waiting on the bracelets but I might be able to attain something I never thought I would be able to but I might finally be able to do an OMEGA Speedmaster. I always wanted one and for me there is only one choice as the original with the hesalite crystal.
My apologies, this turned into a bit of a rant:
My last employer had offices in the US, Europe, India, and Australia, and vendors in Taiwan. I would have missed lots of meeting relying on a mechanical world timer. They are really cool looking watches, but their functionality is being overstated here. There are three problems:
They do not account for daylight saving time. If you are only interested in western Europe and North America it'll work except for 4-5 weeks per year, but add the rest of the world and your chance of getting the time wrong is pretty substantial. The time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney (NSW) for instance can be 17, 18, or 19 hours, it varies through the year. It's currently 19 hours, on March 9 it's down to 18, and on April 6 it'll be 17.
The second problem is that mechanical world timers (and traveler GMTs) do not handle any time zones whose offset from UTC is not a whole number of hours. The dial is therefor missing Delhi, Adelaide, St. John's (Newfoundland), Kathmandu, Tehran, Kabul, and more. Norman Schwarzkopf probably wore two watches because world timers and GMT watches could not show the time in Kabul and Washington DC at the same time.
The last problem is that politicians keep on tampering with time zones. Moscow was UTC+3, then it switched to UTC+4, and a few years later went back to UTC+3. The only way to adjust to that is for the manufacturer to replace the outer ring on the dial.
I'm not against mechanical world timers, but I'd hate for someone to spend 8 grand or more just to find out they're not very practical. Wear them because they look cool, not because they show the correct time in the rest of the world, they just don't.
U going to Geneva? Would be cool to see you collab with AC3 and the rest of the crew.
Is the standard blue 1521 the same exact shade of blue as the cosc version? They look like different shades to me based on the online pics.
Great question, I am 90% the color is the same, but I will deffo check.
Thank you for mentioning that, I need to confirm it before I pull that trigger.
Best regards,
TGV
Does anyone know what book Tristano has at minute 5:55? I am 18 years old and I am new to this world of watches, it seems to be a kind of encyclopedia of several brands and their most emblematic or important watches, it looks very interesting.
Likely the ‘Wristwatch Annual 2024’ in paperback
Thank you my friend!!
You gotta check out the Frederique Constant × WatchAngels worldtimer! Its in a new 40mm case
Will do!!!!! Thank you, sounds perfect.
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you sir.
TGG what do you think in comparison of hanhart HD12 and Sinn 556? Which one is better watch?
No comparison IMO. Only one has the history, quality and personal connection for me. I would love to make that video, but that it would be too biased for me to do and after my last video, I must remain independent.
I hope you can understand and if you go for the Hanhart, congrats in advance. 😉👊
Best regards,
TGV
@ thank you. I am already waiting for my 417 ES custom made chronograph with flyback in full black dial. Most beautiful chronograph ever made in my opinion.
Good afternoon Mr. TGV... You Sir probably deserve more credit (blame?!?) for the current size and diversity of my watch collection than anyone else on RUclips!!! I do need to downside this year... I am very likely at/near or beyond the size of Mark's (a class act for certain) collection and that is just silly... One parting comment Sir... I was able to purchase an Eterna Worldtime/GMT/COSC off eBay in mint condition at a price that was silly... Great, great timepiece at a bargain! Onwards and upwards to us all in 2025 TGV!!!
I have a watch goal for 2025: I want to get you and/or Marc to say something about Zelos just once.
I only have a few modest goals for 2025. I must really get ahold of my grail Omega Speedmaster Moon To Mars. There are a few rare Zelos watches I'd like to obtain, but some of them have production number under 25 pieces worldwide. Also there will inevitably be a few Zelos and Venezianico watches.....including their Nereide Lapislazzuli....that I will have to have. And I'm hunting a Seiko SPB349 in that lovely sage/mint green dial.
I also will have to thin out the collection just a bit. Its getting pretty big now. But that's the hard thing to do.
I have several world timers. Zelos, Patek, Breitling and others. They all are great watches, great travel companions. I have an upcoming trip to Venice/Murano, and I know my Breitling Galactic Unitime will be one of the watches I bring. She's a beauty....and the first Breitling I ever bought.
An excellent video as always TGV. Thank you. Onwards......Upwards......Ciao.
I’m looking forward to the release of the gold Seamaster that Daniel Craig was seen wearing last year which will be the 30th anniversary of golden eye, you are spot on about the Bel Canto , being English I’m super proud of the watch but it’s a big concern about the parts if it fails after all Christopher Ward will they have a massive back up of parts for years which I know my vintage Explorer will always get the parts I need
I’m oh so close to buying my grail which is a vintage Rolex Air-King, I’ve been dreaming about it for years. So excited or as you say “chuffed to bits”
I am excited for you my friend. PLEASE do consider sharing it in a video when it happens. One of the most classy Rolex's IMO, I love it. Actually, I think it IS the classiest Rolex.
Thank you as always, onwards, upwards and best regards,
T.
@ I will definitely be making a video!
Thanks for the shout out Tristano! So excited the Azule will be making it back in to the collection. Looking forward to what else might be headed your way in 2025 as well. Cheers, D
Thank you too fratello!! Your reaction actually really helped me, I need that racing watch too 😉 Looking forward to the next live show. A presto!
T.
„Sometimes the old ways simply are better“ nice Bond reference ;)
Had planned for a slow/consolidation year . Not started that great: a GShock DW-5000R (1983 re-issue) & a Timex Deepwater Reef in & only just in Feb! 😆🤦🏻♂️👍🏻
Happy Lunar New Year, Sir TGV;)! Wishing you prosperity and Good Health to you and your loved Ones!!!👍👍👍
As for a cool, entry level world timer, i’d highly recommend some vintage Hamiltons from the 80s and 90s. The Hamilton 8984 is almost identical to the Patek 5130g.
My first ever watch was a similar Hamilton world timer that my uncle gave me for my 18th birthday (which I still wear and cherish).
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS, that takes me way back to the early days of the channel, love that Hamilton.
Thank you for reminding me, I often miss it, that movement was clever too with the double tick frequency.
I should have never sold it!!!! 🙄 You are a true Original Gentry for knowing that one.
Best regards,
TGV
I prefer vintage Hamilton and Neo vintage Hamilton over anything current from the brand
I just traded in my VC Dual Time for a Patek Philippe 5235G-001 18kt gold annual calendar regulator micro-rotor with all boxes and papers 2019 mint (last year made in white gold) that is a favorite of the 85 year old Philippe Stern (grandson of Charles Stern whom with Jean Stern bought Patek Philippe in the early 1900s). So, I am up there with you on the Breguet Traditional and your Glashutte Original PanomaticLunar. Where did you sell your watches as I need to sell some of mine!
I’m still wanting a Squale 1521.
I see your point about the COSC certified version but it doesn’t have the shark logo and that branding is important to me as a nod to their history.
I’ll go polished on a bracelet for some real drip!💧 ❤
But I’ve some goals to accomplish before that reward. Onward and Upwards!
I love the idea of a Brosnan era Seamaster! Prince William still wears his mid size blue dial, that his mother gifted him. Sleak and elegant, sporty dress watch. It looks superb with a sports jacket or suit!
Absolutely, you really took it back to my early videos with the Prince William reference, love it! That was one of my first references too.
Thank you, you're absolutely spot on, elegant but yet functional.
Best regards,
TGV
Zodiac Super Seawolf World Time. You can find them so cheap out there, good soprod movement. Bracelet is the only weakness.
Happy you’re adding Credor to your list. I think their vintage stuff could be very you!
Planet Ocean > SMP300
I will die on that hill
im happy with my collection and nothing i want / that i could ever afford
Six in and six out you say…😅 We will gladly enjoy “watching” the journey. Buona fortuna!
What you say about being objective with the feedback you give to brand and how it could have put you on the "black list" of certain brands is spot on. I see many youtubers (in my country France or in Switzerland) that forget how objectivity and contracts for reviews are very often not compatible. Sad but this is the youtube world we live in. Have a great end of Sunday. Thank you for the video.
Great video. I prepared alternative list for some of your choices. ;)
Worldtimer - I would consider Raymond Weil Worldtimer, slightly smaller comparing to FC, you compromise on movement vs FC. However under 2000 pounds, great choice.
More expensive choice - Ebel Voyager - Worldtimer from 90's, pure icon. Top quality, design, movement, smaller size.
Something British - I would consider neo vintage Dunhill watch. Very nice articles you can find in "International Wrist Watch Magazine from 90's".
I bought already new old stock Ebel 1911 Big Date Automatic and Sport Classic XL from early 2000, then new old stock two tone 18K gold Tag Heuer S\EL leather collection from 1998. I planning to get one more watch this year which I cannot tell, because is only one for sell, solid gold case, hands and is a expensive chronograph watch. Heritage, underdog brand. Please, wish me luck. :)
Omega and Bond are. A great combo.
Pretty much any man is a great combo with omega.
Omega is the underdog work horse of the common man
My late father always joked about not having a flying car.
Just tried on a railmaster yesterday, absolutely in love. I thought it wouldn't get me too exited, but honestly, I think it fits my science/engineering background and my minimalist low key taste so much. Defo what I'm looking at for 2025
Ahhh TGV another boring, uninspired video, and too short too.. all hype, no substance...
I'm kidding of course, but I had you for a second. Keep up the good work. You are one of the watch RUclipsrs that I get excited for. You and 'this watch, that watch' are two of my favourites. He has mentioned you in a few of his videos btw.
On the topic of the Seamaster, I recently acquired the 50th Anniversary Seamaster GMT reference number 2534.50.00. This seems to be a hidden gem with not a lot of watch RUclips space coverage but has a lot of the sought after features collectors want.
Sword hands, big triangle indices, no helium escape valve, thinner ETA based Omega 1128 movement, and a Traveller GMT complication. Great pickup for around 3k and under. Might be worth looking into!
I totally agree, it's a great pickup, especially at that price!
Thank you for the recommendation and enjoy yours
Best regards,
TGV
My introduction to the Seamaster was ALSO the menu in Goldeneye 64. I think you need to buy that exact watch. You NEED the Goldeneye N64 menu on your wrist!!!
A great video to enjoy my Sunday! Thanks TGV, and great goals to have for the year~!