My 2022 War Room Upgrades + New Grail Watch Collection Goals + Movies, Tools & Essential Accessories
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- It's that time of year! A long tradition of The Urban Gentry channel's lifestyle content has been the studio tour. Or in this case, the "War Room" as nicknamed by the audience. In this video I share some behind the scenes of what goes into making videos about watches on UA-cam and beyond, as well as some nifty upgrades, essential desk accessories, some new additions to my movie collection, handy watch tools and unique new artwork. I conclude this video with some watch collection talk including the Cartier Santos, Casio DW-290, avant-garde brands like Dietrich and Visitor Watch Company, as well as my own current collection, and how they've completely changed my desires and collecting priorities. Is the Romain Gauthier Insight Micro-Rotor still my long term grail watch? Today I share some possible new goals as I begin the hunt for the next piece to add to my collection.
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It's happening on a lot of channels.
grrrrr.
So, my new Pepsi Rolex GMT isn't on the way to my house????
Check out Thio Joes channel on how to remove all the spammers TGV 👍👍👍
Thanks for the heads up TGV it’s a shame that a person would do something as degrading as this
Some of my favorites. You need to do a reading list and art screensaver again. We appreciate your cultural and artistic taste as well. Thanks for enriching our lives fratello!
Your War Room is one of the things I love most about your channel. Makes all of your videos feel so cozy.
Thank you my friend, so happy to hear that.
Best regards,
TGV
Your SOTC, EDC, chats with Mark, and war room update are amongst my favorite of your vids. It’s always refreshing to hear unbiased reviews. 👏 Cheers TGV
One of the really few UA-cam channels where I really save watching new videos for quiet moments because they are so great. Best regards!
Thee best channel for watch content, with an occasional foray in to music or movie culture & icons. TGV is the best host, intelligent, articulate & cultured. No unnecessary profanity here. Gentle & relevant information delivered with articulation. Stay safe. Stay strong.
Hi TGV, it’s the duke of Devonshire that lives in Chatsworth House, though confusingly it’s located for from Devonshire in Derbyshire. Beautiful house and grounds. Interesting fact, when the house was built, the then Duke wasn’t happy he could see the local village from his new house so he had the entire village moved. Nearby in the grounds but out of sight it really is a beautiful little village. Always enjoy your videos, top notch.
the richness of your content is unbelievable,you are really one of a kind channel and person.
Wonderful midday surprise. War room episodes are always some of my favorites. Orient star divers,vintage for the wildcard watch. They have some fantastic dials. Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!
If you're partial to "vintage" Japanese films, Seijun Suzuki's "Tokyo Drifter" is a must. Its use of color, its soundtrack, the action sequences, and its pacing are just fantastic. Easily my favorite Yakuza movie by a mile.
Urban Gentry Intros are absolutely incredible! Not to take away from the videos dont get me wrong, i love all videos. im just pointing how much i live the intro
Yes, one of the Visitor watches! Charmingly different and unique!
I think you also need one of the Omega/Swatch moonswatch in the collection. Got to keep the love going for Swatch
Wild card watch? No contest: the sundial watches from The Flintstones. Classic!
(Just don't get the one with lume....)
Brilliant content ! I love videos such as this! Look forward to these every year !
Can my day get any better. A sunny Thursday in old Blighty and an Urban Gentry upload. Winning 🙌🏼
I've been to Chatsworth many times. I live an hour away. As I was watching your video I was eating breakfast with Cavendish bananas. They were cultivated in the greenhouses at Chatsworth to be shipped back out to be grown all over the empire! 😃
Always love these annual videos! Keep it up and cheers!
I visited Chatsworth in 1991.. simply awestruck by the magnificence of the house and its grounds. The Emperor fountain was running at the time. It's incredible to see it reach so high, all by gravity alone. The collection is stunning. The Dukes of Devonshire have lived there continuously.
TGV amazes me with his cultured taste and history knowledge. I always finish your videos with a smile and new information about watches, design, or culture. 👍🏻
Thanks for the vid TGV! Always fun and great to see your space. 👍😎
Thank you for keeping your channel independent! You do an amazing job!
Love your vids. Best produced watch video on the tube. Your opening productions are awesome. Also luv your humor! I appreciate your hard work. I'm fairly new to the hobby and am learning alot. Trying to keep from making mistakes with my limited budget. You really help! Thanks.
I really like this stuff because we get a bit more behind the scenes. You had me laughing out loud when talking about movies.
I'm sure you're all in on them already, but if you're not, you've gotta go down the Dario Argento and Giallo film rabbit hole.
AB-SO-BLOODY-LUTELY!!!! Love Argento, his daughter has done some interesting stuff too.
Thank you my friend, knowing you appreciate Giallo movies has only increased my respect for you. My faves are very predictable, Phenomena and Suspiria, how about you? The remake of the latter was kinda great too IMO.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Of his more classic Giallo films I enjoyed The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and Tenebrae. Suspiria is something special especially with the vibrancy of color in that and the more horror aspects. It may be blasphemy, but I may have enjoyed the remake a bit more. I just loved the stark setting and how oppressive it felt, the choreography was also outstanding and reminded me a lot of the original Nijinsky choreography for Rites of Spring; very ritualistic and primal.
I still need to finish up his filmography before I land on a favorite, but those two you listed are favorites for most people for a reason. They're excellent.
TBWTCP, Tenebrae and, of course, Profundo Rosso with David Hemmings.
Your war room Is a very confort thing to see especially after a northern Italy working day. I share with you a lot of passions : watches, knifes, mivies, caffè (in Italy we don't Say espresso). Now I am adding a new passion : motorbike. I would see you very well on a cafe Racer. Ciao
Always work forward to this video. Can’t wait to see the updates. I need myself a war room haha
I really enjoy your channel, your take on movies, your style, etc. etc. Keep it coming. Thank you.
TGV with the killer drill beat at 14:07 🔥🔥🔥 btw love you'r videos! they're always so calm and relaxing, you can really tell that you put a lot of work into you'r videos!
Love Prince of Darkness- great film. Hugo is hilarious 😂
Greetings from north east England. Another exemplary video Tristano. The gentry worldwide say grazie.
A man of good taste. Richard Rogers is also one of my heroes right next to Renzo Piano. Myself am an architect in the making! Also am really happy with my newest addition of a Squale Maio GMT. Thanks for showing me the brand!
Love the enthusiasm!
I’ll still be tuning in when you get that watch at 50! Hopefully you get it sooner. Also thank you for the War room tour brother !
A huge Hello from CT.
Thanks for helping me start my watch collection !
Thank you for showing us this 😊
I love seeing the War Room!
Really enjoyed this video!
Desperately waiting for that Omega X Swatch Moonswatch review :D
Love the video, great content! 👍
Great video as always! I recently had the same experience when I bought my first G-Shock (classic DW5600 in retro green). It stopped my burning desire to buy more watches dead in it's tracks. I love it so much and wear it all the time. One of the cheapest watches in my collection has brought me a lot of joy. The 'grand complications' of cheap quartz watches outperform most luxury brands also!
always love the videos tgv, loved seeing cheeky vagabond on your bookshelf, you truly are a man of culture
Chatsworth House , Duke of Devonshire’s family seat. Derbyshire, East Midlands
Quirky Watch Entry: Anything from Alexander Shorokhoff
Love it! With Urban Gentry, ask and you shall receive!
Loved the content TGV, re-discovering, re-visiting! All the means the same and thoroughly enjoying that approach myself at the moment. There is so many brands that just don’t get the chance to shine due to so much marketing an hype on other specific pieces. A little digging and a gem can be found. 👍
I am sure that you are thinking about the recent Swatch - Omega collaboration. Looking forward to the review very soon. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Wow, it has been so long and I have never thought that you have persevered in this niche area of entertainment and reached 6 figure subscribed. Amazing! Since I am back in this expensive hobby, I hope to see more of your great content. Thanks!
I’ve been meaning to ask - do you intend on doing any more videos about fitness? I find the old ones very inspirational, and they’ve helped me fix my own problems. Definitely TGV classics for me!
With all the negativity in the world it really is great to watch your vids in the comfort zone aka the war room!
Man I love your videos. I build trails for a living and have been rocking a Timex Expedition watch for years, but I like your channel because I’m sure you would not look down on my watch choice or dirtbag lifestyle. Keep up the good work!
Tanks for the leather tray recomend btw. I picked up an affordable one for my desk and I love it. Very handy for keeping bits and bobs from a watch organized when your changing straps or sizing bracelets. 👍
Idk if you’ve ever given it a shot, but I think you would love gunpla! The tiny parts and designs are amazing! Plus they look amazing on display!
I always add movies to my must watch list after these types of videos. Thanks TGV! As far as less expensive watch content on the channel, I would love to see reviews on more Timex watches. I know you’ve talked about their history quite a bit but would love to see more of their watches actually reviewed. Maybe a top 5 of your favorites or something. Same could be said about more Casios. You can never review too many Casios. Perhaps another strap recommendation video as I believe it’s been a few years since you’ve done one. Keep up the great work. Amazing quality and the best watch channel out there in my opinion.
Great vid TGV. First watch that sprung to mind to recommend based on the designs you pointed out was the Zodiac Olympos!
Great stuff T!!! In a previous life as a wedding singer I did a gig a Chatsworth House!!!;) love that little CF charging Matt! My suggestion is a Sinn U50, traditional brand you know and love but with a modern aesthetic and amazing Technologies t’boot! Stay safe my friend!
That is just insanely cool, I could so picture that! I bet you were ruddy awesome. Great suggestion on the Sinn, deffo a wild and tough one too. 😎🥂 cheers and chin chin fratello!
T.
Great suggestion. Love it, sadly lug to lug too long for me. 😭
Found this video late. Fun stuff love all your goodies.
Thank-you for a wonderful tour!
Take a look at Clerc diving watches. Very unique.
Love a good War Room tour TGV. Enjoy seeing what others have in their collection, and being able to say " Hey I also own that. Or I love that film as well ". You get the gist. Am definitely going to get that Jurassic Park book, as I feel it would make a great coffee table book. Finally pulled the pin and purchased A MAN AND HIS WATCH. Great stories behind each and every owners watch.
As always kind regards from Australia, Rikki.
That white Hamilton box looks really cool
The Hamilton Ventura is my nomination for left-field, outlandish watch.
Ohh the Visitor watch company has some neat designs
another great video from a great reviewer
Hi TGV, this is the classic urban gentry video I always enjoy! About entry-level "special" watches, I highly recommend taking a look at Timex watches from the 70s. I know you introduced a Marlin long ago (seems it's from 68-70). Besides such a classic Marlin, there are a lot of very well-designed Timex watches, especially those from the early 70s; retro-futuristic style with "strange" case shapes, original dials and hands, ridiculously robust movement, and they are very affordable (non-serviced around $5-50, serviced: $50-$150). There are also many interesting-looking "Electric" watches of the pre-quartz era. You will find a lot of unique watches! :)
Carlitos way.,..wow 😍 amazing
Nice walkthrough TGV really enjoyed it and yeah The Salvation is an amazing movies. I'm going to take your word for it and watch Rifers of Justice. It sounds like my type of movie as well. 👌
You sir are brilliant
A Lacrimosa remix? What is the world coming to!
Lovely video TGV! I recently picked up the Game Boy watch from Paladone. It's quirky, it's affordable, it's silly, but it never fails to put a smile on my face and take me through my 90's childhood (especially when the mario-themed alarm goes off). Hope it gives you some inspiration for your 2022 goals!
You've got the latest Arrow release of Withnail & I, I knew there was a reason I like your style and personality, I just got that version too, the films an absolute classic of English culture.
Hi TGV
Surely remember that Visitor watch from that old review of yours. I decided back then that I had to buy one - but never got around to it as it often goes😆
Know what you mean about taking a break from expensive watches and go vintage/cheaper for a while. It’s just as rewarding...another ballgame...
Keep up the good work👍
Thank you TGV for such a Great War room update!! I have really enjoyed the funny intro and funny movie comments!! Thank you so much for all of the videos!! I happen to always learn something interesting and new/unique in all of your videos!! Also, thank you so much for reporting the fake Urban gentry scammer!! I happened to be almost scammed from them in the early fall 2021 from them trying to get my private information so I have blocked them and reported them to UA-cam! Stay healthy and well as always!! Nicholas.
Hi TGV, war room,edc are my favourite.
Takes me back to your vids on making espresso etc..Take care.
Cool war rm, personally since starting collecting watches I've basically become a minimalist, sold so much of my possessions and he'll it feel good to own a lot less. Food for thought for you one day perhaps brother. Keep up the cool work
Doxa sub 300, not the 300t but the 300 with the thin case, bible crystal and small dial. I like small watches ranging from 34-39mm and I have to say this Doxa does not seem big on wrist. This is an icon but it’s very different and could easily be a wild card watch. You don’t have to go with the orange dial.. I have the silver Searambler and it’s so special.
Bubble crystal
What a video enjoyed it very much keep up the good work tgv
Come on baybayyy 500,000 Followers!!!! I haven’t watched any Sir. TGV in sometime This was a fun video to get back into the channel.
I’ve always loved that intro music so much. Did you make this track? Is it available in full anywhere?! Props Brother! Have a blessed spring 🙏🏼
Happy to see the Pusher poster still has a place in the war room.
Love the Art Deco coffee set
Hello my friend! I hope you are well.
Thank you for stopping by.
Best regards,
TGV
Love that you have Chatsworth House in the war room. I am lucky enough to live around 30 mins drive from there 👍👍
What do you think about the new Omega x Swatch collaboration? I’m so excited to finally be able to get a Speedy! I don’t care that it’s quartz or all the other issues some have been complaining about
So far, GENIUS! Deffo will buy one. It's basically a in-house homage, which kinda makes it official. LOVE the idea.
More importantly, what do you think?
Thank you EE,
Best regards,
TGV
What have the complaints been about? To be honest, your comment is the first I've heard of it and now I'm intrigued. Thanks.
@@theurbangentry Who knows...maybe Rolex will look at Omega and try and expand their Grey Market customer base towards a younger generation....he laughs loud 🤣🤣🤣
@@theurbangentry I love it!! I’m freaking out and I’m going to by two for myself! I’m glad to hear you like it as well as I figured you would
@@dannyfree1120 issues with it being Quartz, it devaluing the Omega brand, it making true Omega Speedmasters not as valuable and issues with the watch having the Swatch brand connected to it
Hi TGV you looking for a left field watch. Get the Omega/ Swatch Moonswatch. People will be speaking about this release for centuries. We living in watch history….
Good collection 👍
I've been trying to remember the name of that movie, Prince of Darkness, for years. Watched it in High School and get flashes of the plot from time to time but could never form the whole picture in my head. Mystery solved. Thank you TGV.
Guess I don’t feel ‘quirky’ matches your personality or style, TGV, which is why I think a JLC reverso is my choice for you here. Yes. understand you wishing to look for more affordable watch at the moment, but ii believe it’s a glaring omission in your collection. Thanks for making the world a better place.. Respect.
I Gotta say It's amazing how both of us collect the same carp. Only kidding. I am a big Jurassic park collector, Movie syfy #1 Sheets, watches, clocks and Back to the future. I also Collect real Time machines. Hint! BTTF Delorean. In this I am one of the largest collectors in the world. You are amazing. I am so so glad your health is so much better. You really scared us a few years back. Your intro WOW! It is as amazing as you are. Keep up the video's and from the bottom of my heart thank you for all that you do for your watch fans. You do something for watches that few can. You make collecting fun. "Just a thought in Time."
Great vid! I live near Chatsworth, easily my favourite stately home
Brilliant update on behind the scenes 👏
As for watches, I would recommend at the more affordable quirky end, SevenFriday watches, believe they even do a sound engineer inspired watch. Or the new Swatch biofriendly material watch (I think it is just a matter of time before sustainability becomes the next big thing in watches). Higher end, definitely go independent watchmaking, like Itay Noy. Doing some amazing quirky watches.
Mechanical watches are already supposed to last a lifetime. You only need 1. How much more sustainable do they need to get?
Ahhhh....best video in a long time. Love the movies since I am a movie buff and have worked on a couple films in my youth. As far as your collection....I appreciate your ability to appreciate "less expensive" pieces, but lets face it your collection is full of heavy hitters. Love the Fortis.
PS...never seen you do a video on Carl Bucherer family owned Swiss brand. I have several vintage pieces. Amazing watchmaker. Worth a look.
Love seeing the war room I hope Hugo sends you tickets for his world premiere here are some watches that you have not talked about but might be fun to review Thomas Earnslaw, Giuliano Mazzuoli, Seven Friday, Tutima M2 Coatlive Chronograph, Czapek Faubourgede, great video as always.
Ciao Tristano! I do not comment very often, definitely not, even on videos I really like.
This said I’d like so share my appreciation for you as a man first and then as a content creator ofc. I feel like we share a lot concerning art, architecture and watches.
I wanted to let you know how much i apprecciate the fact you want to keep your channel 100% indipendent.
Look foreward to meet you in person someday.
Buona fortuna, Carlo
I deeply appreciate that Carlo, mille grazie!
Best regards,
TGV
I have seen Britannia. Really good show.
Hi, TGV. Another great update. I DO like watches (Omega Seamaster, Luminox Navy SEAL & (less liked!) Digital G-shock here) but I always really enjoy your War Room videos. I guess it's the nosey bugger in me.
Check out Lyme Hall in Lyme Park, Disley near Stockport. It's about 5 miles from me and was (I think?) Charles II's hunting estate, there's an amazing building called "The Cage" in the park where they used to imprison poachers.
Some of "Pride and Predjudice " was filmed there, and the great house is very similar in style to Chatsworth.
Gimme a shout if you're ever "oop North" on your next trip to Blighty and I'll show you round.
Stuart, Stockport, UK
I'll never forget your early videos in front of your bookshelf talking about things like you're workout routine and other old school gentry topics! As for a watch out of left field, what about maybe a high end Citizen like the quartz chronomaster with the paper dial? Or for something higher end, maybe something from Parmigiani?
Great room dude. Really interesting mix of things. And yes, Shin Godzilla is the best! Cheers mate
I also wear house sneakers. Love the video!
The Stop2Go is fun and unusual.
Love your movies taste ! Pusher is such an underrated trilogy, I'm so mad a lot of people never heared about it !!
How about a collection of the Moonswatches 👍 that's the nearest I'm going to get to a Speedy! 😂
Dukes of Devonshire, old chap. Chatsworth House is home to one of the finest art collections in the world.
Totally on board with your view of stopping from time to time and looking backwards at what is coming onto the market. It is easy to get blinkered on your watch journey and miss out on so much. I like Farer watches and plan to buy one soon. They are British designed and manufactured in Switzerland by Roventa Henex. I love their use of colour. Best regards.
Finally picked up a Seiko Tuna after all these years. Went for the mini safari which is a great size at only 39mm. Having now scatched that itch i have now set my sights on a new leather armchair for the study. Have already added an Oiva Toikka glass sculpture to the room in order add a splash of colour. I don't envisage too many changes though as i'm an avid believer in less is more.