So sad to see the 36mm discontinued. The new 39mm just seems so «regular» and somehow the proportions are off. Great timepiece, and loved to see your visit to Floris. Never heard of it, but what a place! Nearly 300 years and still going. That is just brilliant
I've loved my 114270 Explorer beyond words since finding it brand new at an Athens AD in 2001. I guess that I've got one of the first ones ever produced. Back then, I had never heard of an Explorer, but when I put it on my wrist in the shop, it was love at first sight. I knew right then that I'd buy it. The Explorer was my 'one' watch everyday for 12 years, and I wore it with everything. Though my wife got me a Grand Seiko GMT that is now my daily wearer, I will never sell my Explorer, which still serves me well as my weekend warrior. To this day, I'm still enamored with it and and filled with joy whenever I look at it. For me, nothing compares. I'm so happy that others feel the same way.
The perfect one watch collection. Thanks for another video during the holidays. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.
I was on the verge of asking for a vincero watch for christmas before stumbling across your channel and getting some sense knocked in for me. I saw your "10 best watch brands for starting your collection" video and instead opted for a bulova watch. Thank you for helping me make a much better choice. Merry Christmas and kind regards, Culainn.
You are very welcome, you can not go wrong with your choice! Enjoy and welcome aboard! Thank you Culainn, have a wonderful festive season. Best regards, TGV
A welcomed video! Right now, I am trying to decide between the Stowa Marine Klassik and Junghans Max Bill Automatic, but hopefully one day, when I can afford it, I can come back and watch this video with an Explorer on my wrist. The happiest of holidays to you and your family.
I love the design of the Max Bill, it is pure class with a great history, BUT, the Stowa has the same, if not greater, history behind it with a beautiful design as well. I probably like the Max Bill design more, but the Stowa is the better overall package, so I am hopelessly stuck and I dont know how to decide haha
The watch which gets the most wrist time out of my 'modest' collection is my Steinhart Ocean One. It's been off the bracelet for over 3 years now and is a well-travelled watch. I'm a NATO, leather and rubber strap guy myself. It still turns heads and I do enjoy informing people about the 'Ocean One'. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TGV.
Even though I'm not a huge Rolex fan -- I love both the Explorer I and II. Yours looks superb on the Nato. Great setting too. Hope you're enjoying being back home here in Blighty TGV. Happy holidays and all the best for 2020.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. As another viewer stated, it was a "special" one. It reminded me of why I started following The Urban Gentry all those years ago.
Great show, TGV! As for my favorite: Cartier Santos, either the medium model or the large one - still debating with myself about that. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Just got my First Rolex yesterday, a datejust and absolutely love it. Started seeing the channel a year ago and it ignited an unknown watch freak in me
Great video TGV! I would like to see a new 2020 Explorer with the 3200 movement series so it gets the 70 hour power reserve. I know its not likely but a 36mm version along with the current 39mm would give more options for people with smaller wrists.
Alexander B I’d like to see them meet in the middle and do a 37.5mm Explorer with the new movement. I think it might break the watch related internet if they did that 😂
Merry Christmas, TGV. There's nothing quite like London in its Christmas garb. Hope you were able to absorb some of its musical offerings, too. Didn't have time to collect a Christopher Ward some weeks ago when in the Western Highlands but 2020 will do it. Intrigued to hear "fragrance" used instead of "perfume" which I prefer.
TGV, could not be more happy for you with your new partnership with Watchbox. Big congrats! But I personally would not be comfortable buying from them because the watch pictures on their site are not actual pictures of that particular watch. All of the pictures of, for example, the Explorer are the same picture! No matter what they tell you. You don't know what you are actually buying. Great fan of yours, brother. Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! I am a proud owner of Explorer 114270, it`s going to be 3 years together very soon, about two weeks, bought it for my 30th birthday. Although I wear many other watches, I must say that if it would come down to it and you`d had to have only one piece for the rest of the life, Explorer is it. The ultimate watch you can wear with sweat pant or suit and never be wrong. Keep up the good work. I`m looking forward to what have you prepared for us in 2020.
I must thank you for the Floris segment. Definitely exploring any online presence they may have. Merry Christmas. And thank you for such entertaining videos.
I really enjoyed the holiday-flavour of this video. Thank you! The a Rolex Explorer is my favourite watch also, albeit still on my bucket list. At this point in time, I would say that my Hamilton Field Mechanical (still with the ETA 2804-2) garners most of my attention. It never fails to bring a smile to my face whenever I slip it on. I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas, TGV. Here’s to many more great videos in 2020!
Just watched this one today as I’m “looking into “ the Explorer 214270. Have to say this is probably the best watch video I’ve seen on UA-cam. Not sure if it was the central London envy from being in Lockdown for so long in London but this was a masterpiece. Great channel.
Welcome back . Indeed there is beauty in the expression of vanity of any Rolex . Ultimately like any thing in life it is how much it is worth to us - along with experiences we live possessing it - as opposed to its actual cost .
Hi TGV just loved the video and the history of the explorer and London . As someone from the south (Uk) the watch community is huge here across the country.Keep your good work up. Thanks 👍
Loved the show this week! getting ready for my first lux watch. I really like Omega and was having a hard time deciding between the Speedmasteror & Seamaster 300M, but now I'm considering the Explorer, even though I may have to wait longer. I am open to buying used depending upon the condition. Anyway, love the channel i'll be watching... Bob Thompson, McBride, British Columbia, Canada
Ah one of your videos close to home. I work in London but live in Berkshire and frequent many of the places mentioned in your video. I always feel like Pip in Great Expectations when walking around Jermyn Street. Great to see the Explorer out exploring the Streets of Londinium
Happy Christmas TGV. Like you, I am wearing my Rolex Explorer, which is now my favourite watch. I also used to think them a bit plain, but the more I wear this, the more I appreciate just how cool and understated it are. Mine is a 114270, and I bought it 6 months ago. It just grows and grows on me, indeed I think it is one of the best purchases I’ve ever done ( and my fiancée Sarah agrees !!). As they say “Less is More”, and this watch represents a fine example of this axiom. And a happy New Year to you!.
My first great wrist watch and Rolex. Bought mine in 1970 new and it was with me thru my college days and grad. School and beyond ! The folded riveted bracelet is long gone now. The heart of a thoroughbred in the body of a mule. 1st service in 1981 it started taking on water sent it to Rolex New York and what a job they did on it ! I even got a green Rolex wallet when it was returned to me. Made me a lifelong customer ! Terrific video !!! A gentleman someone who puts more back into the world than what they take out! Happy Hoildays !
If you're tired of London, you're tired of life!!! TGV, I always enjoy your videos, there is a layed-back professionalism that shines through. You have opened my mind to 'other' brands to the mainstream collectors pieces too. Yes! I bought the Squale no date! I have recently bought the Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA 407. What a thing of beauty that is! As an engineer the spring drive technology fascinates me. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Your video about the Explorer is one of the reasons I got this watch and I absolutely love it to bits. Suits every occasion, never overstated. Just plain 100% Rolex goodness
Enjoyed the video. Loved getting to know London a little better. And I appreciated learning more about the Explorer. I own my two favorites, the 2019 Rolex GMT Master II, “Batman,” and the Rolex Air King. Both have aesthetics that keep my eyes caressing and marveling at their beauty. Thank you for what you do. Happy Christmas.
I have a V8 Tissot and a Formula 1 designer watch but the the simple Seiko SKX007 is my favorite go to every day watch and I got it on your recommendation. I also put it on the very same Retro-Bond Nato band you have your explorer on in this video (got it before you made this video, so that was a nice coincidence). I am going through an issue with SKX right now but Marc at Island watches (also your recommendation) is very responsive to my questions in helping me through, so thanks on that count. Happy New Year!
Love the channel. Recently I really got into watches. And I bought my first watch, it's a Pulsar accelerator chronograph. I love motorsports, and the racing heritage is there. In sponsorship, and in the watch itself. TGV thank you for educating watch enthousiasts, and I think you are well on your way. It's in your blood, Brittish class and Italian style. Good luck in 2020 and please extend greetings to Hugo, always looking foreward to his honest opinions.
Great little family history and tour of London. Very charming indeed. My one watch choice would be my Omega Seamaster - Brosnan- model. Every time I wear it, makes me think why I have any other watch. Happy new year, cheers 🍷
Yes.....fantastic video. Loved the interview at Floris. I absolutely LOVE your photography skills. I couldn't tell you how many screenshots I've grabbed from your videos. That last photo of your grandfather in his military uniform (@2:32) looks just like you! Wild! Enjoy your holidays back home!
Dear TGV, your videos are the best! I'm a fan of your channel since the early days, and your videos have evolved to be the better ones among others (other watch channels). Congratulations and keep the good work! Buon Natale and season's greetings!🥂
Great video! London has to be my favorite city. We have been blessed to live 45 minutes north for the past two years. I have always been drawn to the Explorer, but can’t imagine setting aside my Sub 16610 for another Rolex. I’ll have to visit Floris on our next trip to the city. I love Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet, which I understood to be Churchill’s fragrance of choice, named after the family estate and all. Thanks for another wonderful video and Happy Holidays!
Fantastic images, TGV! That camera of yours is flawless in it's sharpness and color and was a real treat to see The Smoke along with you. Your Grandfather must have been an interesting gentleman. Thanks for sharing those images.
I love to see your London Christmas videos! I miss London very much. I'm currently after a Glycine Airman No 1 white, trying to decide between 36 and 40 mm. I'll probably go with a 40mm - a bit more modern as it's a replica - maybe in future I'll find the right 36mm vintage to pair it with. Thanks for your inspiring videos, TGV!!! Have a sweet Holiday Season with your beloved ones.
Thanks for the recap of this classic watch. The no-frills face is growing on me despite going for more feature-rich time pieces (think Flighty). Merry Christmas!
TGV! You’ve made a very convincing argument here for me to travel to London one day! Fantastic. I wonder what I’ll be wearing on my wrist? 🧐 as for now, I’m currently wearing my Citizen Navihawk A•T flight watch on a black Nato, and looking to buy an all metal G-Shock here soon! Thanks for the incredible videos and insights.
Thanks for this Christmas impressions of London! The Explorer is presently on top of my Rolex wish list. Lets hope your video will not increase the run on this watch beyond the already crazy demand. After all, it is no secret that you like this watch, and you have certainly convinced many followers of this channel to get one. Please keep up the style as well! Enjoyed the visit to the perfum shop, and Fortnum & Masons is also my daily tea brand.
Another great video. Thanks for that, TGV. Very nice and informative tour through a part of London. Was never much of a Rolex fan, but your Explorer is causing a change of heart. My grail watch would be the Panerai Luminor Marina with a black dial and steel bracelet. A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to lots of great reviews in 2020.
That was a lovely and relaxing outing. Thanks for that. My favorite watch is the Datejust 16200 Ivory Anniversary Dial with Arabics, on the Oyster bracelet.
The first “real watch” I purchased, only last year after watching so many of your review videos and what to look for, was a Ball Engineer M Marvelight. It’s a genuinely wonderful watch and it’s a joy to wear. So thank you for bringing us together! :) In terms of favourites, I’m still new to the watch scene but I love the Rolex Explorer and the Air King. I enjoy simple watches the most; classic clean dials are just really nice.
It took me year to appreciate the perfectly balanced Explorer, now it’s also my preferred watch. I got mine early this year, you helped me in that process by the way. Than you, I’m looking forward to 2020’s Urban Gentry. Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas, TGV! I love your videos, and this one sings to me. I am lucky enough to have a birth year 6610 Explorer, and love it for its heritage, toughness, classy looks, and ability to be worn with anything. And, I love London, too!
Fav watch: 36mm Rolex OP with white grape dial. I love the oyster bracelet, and that particular dial colour reminds me of the watch my grandfather used to wear, so it holds a special place in my heart.
Superb job TGV. Appreciate your focus on quality and thought to your videos, especially those that incorporate watches and watch history with travel and sartorial aspects to life. I'll put in my vote for you to have a bespoke suit made on Savile Row....something I'd like for myself someday. Cheers and Happy Christmas!
Ah the Londoner back in his true habitat, London is very special all year with its history and architecture, but at Christmas time , I often do that same sort of walk about , so very unique , the insight with your trip to Floris, I can almost smell the fragrances as you enter the shop ,wonderful. The Explorer is indeed a one watch anomaly , and the Explorer 2 polar edition , is my favourite all time watch , but to improve it ,I cannot think how . Great filming and narrative sir ,I wish you a very happy Christmas . Toodle pip .
Nice vid, awesome views in London! I'm sure you are enjoying yourself back home, I know I would be. Anyway, I believe that in Europe as a whole, people are more into watches and certain other "old world" interests than in the U.S. I think is because in the US there are so many trends that change rapidly, plus people are more into technology. Anyway have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas TGV from Singapore. Review another Seiko.. just got a Seiko MM SLA021J... loving your channel and your love for watches! You got me into watches btw lol... thanks so much and keep up the good work
Hi TGV. Just caught up to your video and very much enjoyed the Explorer review, especially in London. I have to say, I don’t have a favourite watch. Maybe one day I will, but there are just too many to lust after🙂. Congratulations to you for another successful year and your partnership with WatchBox. All the very best to you and your family for 2020. A new decade beacons and I for one am excited about it. O & U to your very good self and the fellow Gentry.
Hello Lance, wonderful to hear from you. Thank you so much for the support over the year and your commentary on the videos, it means a great deal to me. I love your positivity! Onwards and upwards my friend, all the best to you and your family. Best regards, TGV
Merry Christmas Tris and all the best for the new year.My favourite watch, the Breitling top time which my then girlfriend bought me for my 21st birthday ( 1970) we’ve been married for 45yrs and still love her to bits.
Merry Christmas Tristano! As always, THANK YOU for the brilliant content, there is no better professional in this game than yourself my friend. My family and I wish you and your family the happiest of Christmas’s. All the best, Matt
Once again, an amazing video. I love watches and history! Combining the two is always enjoyable. Next time, please visit a few castles if you can! I love the medieval era. I enjoy the videos, keep up the good work and success will continue to follow.
I had a lust with this watch at some point through your videos over the years. These days though, I don't think I can ever see myself getting a watch without the date. It's simply my must have complication for a watch. But tastes change, we'll see how I feel about it down the road haha.
Explorer 214270 in Black, Gilt 114270 specs... oh wow, that would be amazing. Would have been nice to bump into you with my Lorier Neptune Gilt on my wrist, it's hijacked my wrist! Great vids as always. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Makes me miss my home country although I can't complain as I'm watching your wonderful video from Thailand with a G&T and the same Explorer ref on my wrist. Merry Christmas!
Ive been wearing the same Date-just for months, but will buckle on my 214270 in a few minutes after watching this. Great stuff as usual and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Thanks for another brilliant episode and happy holidays, TGV! Wondering what are your thoughts on the latest Explorer model 214270 MK2? Many say the proportions are off and it lost the sweet charm of the 36mm predecessor. It would be great if can do a Versus video between these two and shed some light on the comparison.
Great video that I just watched again after finally buying a 114270. Question for you, do you use special spring bars (curved or thinner) with your NATO and leather straps on the Explorer? I started to install a NATO with the bracelet spring bars and it was extraordinary tight to the point the sharp case of the Explorer was cutting into the strap. Thanks, I love the content!
Merry Christmas TGV. I have to say your passionate review gave me second thoughts about my Grail. Subby or EXPLORER? That is the questio! Whatever it may be my fav will always be my 15 year old citizen promaster and a camel trophy from the 90s when I was a student made by Mondaine. Anyway thanks for the ideas and a happy new year! Cheerio! Kostas
Beautiful watch, TGV! I’m considering a Glycine Combat 36 w/a black dial as a “budget” Explorer or Tudor BB. This review helped me see the wearing options for this style watch. You can easily change its identity based upon what strap you put on.
Great as alwsys. I just traded my Tudor bb steel for a Tudor bb 36 and while I absolutley love it, it is making me also want an Explorer I 36. With the new year coming I hope you are going to do a SOTC video. Cheers.
It’s truly incredible to see the respect he still has for his grandfather truly heartwarming
“If I were Duck Tales rich”
You have a way with words TGV
So sad to see the 36mm discontinued. The new 39mm just seems so «regular» and somehow the proportions are off.
Great timepiece, and loved to see your visit to Floris. Never heard of it, but what a place! Nearly 300 years and still going. That is just brilliant
I've loved my 114270 Explorer beyond words since finding it brand new at an Athens AD in 2001. I guess that I've got one of the first ones ever produced. Back then, I had never heard of an Explorer, but when I put it on my wrist in the shop, it was love at first sight. I knew right then that I'd buy it. The Explorer was my 'one' watch everyday for 12 years, and I wore it with everything. Though my wife got me a Grand Seiko GMT that is now my daily wearer, I will never sell my Explorer, which still serves me well as my weekend warrior. To this day, I'm still enamored with it and and filled with joy whenever I look at it. For me, nothing compares. I'm so happy that others feel the same way.
The perfect one watch collection. Thanks for another video during the holidays. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Thank you Bob, I could not agree more, a one watch collection indeed.
Have merry Christmas, all the best to you and your family.
Best regards,
TGV
I was on the verge of asking for a vincero watch for christmas before stumbling across your channel and getting some sense knocked in for me. I saw your "10 best watch brands for starting your collection" video and instead opted for a bulova watch. Thank you for helping me make a much better choice.
Merry Christmas and kind regards,
Culainn.
You are very welcome, you can not go wrong with your choice!
Enjoy and welcome aboard!
Thank you Culainn, have a wonderful festive season.
Best regards,
TGV
Floris Leather Oud and Honey Oud are both perfumes I'd recommend trying whenever you get the chance.
Excellent vid from a year of excellent vids, loved the visit to Floris and the interview with Edward. favorite watch still my SKX 011 !
A welcomed video! Right now, I am trying to decide between the Stowa Marine Klassik and Junghans Max Bill Automatic, but hopefully one day, when I can afford it, I can come back and watch this video with an Explorer on my wrist. The happiest of holidays to you and your family.
SYNc I have the Max bill , I must say I love it , it Is something very special for me. When I wear it and I look at it makes me happy
I love the design of the Max Bill, it is pure class with a great history, BUT, the Stowa has the same, if not greater, history behind it with a beautiful design as well. I probably like the Max Bill design more, but the Stowa is the better overall package, so I am hopelessly stuck and I dont know how to decide haha
The watch which gets the most wrist time out of my 'modest' collection is my Steinhart Ocean One. It's been off the bracelet for over 3 years now and is a well-travelled watch. I'm a NATO, leather and rubber strap guy myself. It still turns heads and I do enjoy informing people about the 'Ocean One'. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TGV.
Even though I'm not a huge Rolex fan -- I love both the Explorer I and II. Yours looks superb on the Nato. Great setting too. Hope you're enjoying being back home here in Blighty TGV. Happy holidays and all the best for 2020.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. As another viewer stated, it was a "special" one. It reminded me of why I started following The Urban Gentry all those years ago.
Great show, TGV!
As for my favorite: Cartier Santos, either the medium model or the large one - still debating with myself about that.
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Just got my First Rolex yesterday, a datejust and absolutely love it. Started seeing the channel a year ago and it ignited an unknown watch freak in me
Great show! Wish I was home for Christmas too 🇬🇧
All the best!
Stuart
Great video TGV! I would like to see a new 2020 Explorer with the 3200 movement series so it gets the 70 hour power reserve. I know its not likely but a 36mm version along with the current 39mm would give more options for people with smaller wrists.
Alexander B I’d like to see them meet in the middle and do a 37.5mm Explorer with the new movement. I think it might break the watch related internet if they did that 😂
Merry Christmas, TGV. There's nothing quite like London in its Christmas garb. Hope you were able to absorb some of its musical offerings, too. Didn't have time to collect a Christopher Ward some weeks ago when in the Western Highlands but 2020 will do it. Intrigued to hear "fragrance" used instead of "perfume" which I prefer.
Alexander Menzies CW 🥶
TGV, could not be more happy for you with your new partnership with Watchbox. Big congrats! But I personally would not be comfortable buying from them because the watch pictures on their site are not actual pictures of that particular watch. All of the pictures of, for example, the Explorer are the same picture! No matter what they tell you. You don't know what you are actually buying. Great fan of yours, brother. Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! I am a proud owner of Explorer 114270, it`s going to be 3 years together very soon, about two weeks, bought it for my 30th birthday. Although I wear many other watches, I must say that if it would come down to it and you`d had to have only one piece for the rest of the life, Explorer is it. The ultimate watch you can wear with sweat pant or suit and never be wrong. Keep up the good work. I`m looking forward to what have you prepared for us in 2020.
I must thank you for the Floris segment. Definitely exploring any online presence they may have. Merry Christmas. And thank you for such entertaining videos.
Brilliant video ! Thanks for sharing your love for the fantastic Explorer ! I’m a big fan myself :)
Cheers
Epic content in my favourite city, the city of London, full of rich history and monumental buildings. Absolutely lovely.
Love you channel!
i am 18 and finally got my first watches
a seiko snk809 and a casio mdv106
and am loving them!Thanks to you.
Keep up the good work!
I really enjoyed the holiday-flavour of this video. Thank you! The a Rolex Explorer is my favourite watch also, albeit still on my bucket list. At this point in time, I would say that my Hamilton Field Mechanical (still with the ETA 2804-2) garners most of my attention. It never fails to bring a smile to my face whenever I slip it on. I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas, TGV. Here’s to many more great videos in 2020!
Just watched this one today as I’m “looking into “ the Explorer 214270. Have to say this is probably the best watch video I’ve seen on UA-cam. Not sure if it was the central London envy from being in Lockdown for so long in London but this was a masterpiece. Great channel.
Welcome back . Indeed there is beauty in the expression of vanity of any Rolex . Ultimately like any thing in life it is how much it is worth to us - along with experiences we live possessing it - as opposed to its actual cost .
Hi TGV just loved the video and the history of the explorer and London . As someone from the south (Uk) the watch community is huge here across the country.Keep your good work up. Thanks 👍
Loved the show this week! getting ready for my first lux watch. I really like Omega and was having a hard time deciding between the Speedmasteror & Seamaster 300M, but now I'm considering the Explorer, even though I may have to wait longer. I am open to buying used depending upon the condition. Anyway, love the channel i'll be watching...
Bob Thompson, McBride, British Columbia, Canada
Ah one of your videos close to home. I work in London but live in Berkshire and frequent many of the places mentioned in your video. I always feel like Pip in Great Expectations when walking around Jermyn Street. Great to see the Explorer out exploring the Streets of Londinium
Happy Christmas TGV. Like you, I am wearing my Rolex Explorer, which is now my favourite watch. I also used to think them a bit plain, but the more I wear this, the more I appreciate just how cool and understated it are. Mine is a 114270, and I bought it 6 months ago. It just grows and grows on me, indeed I think it is one of the best purchases I’ve ever done ( and my fiancée Sarah agrees !!). As they say “Less is More”, and this watch represents a fine example of this axiom. And a happy New Year to you!.
My first great wrist watch and Rolex. Bought mine in 1970 new and it was with me thru my college days and grad. School and beyond ! The folded riveted bracelet is long gone now. The heart of a thoroughbred in the body of a mule. 1st service in 1981 it started taking on water sent it to Rolex New York and what a job they did on it ! I even got a green Rolex wallet when it was returned to me. Made me a lifelong customer ! Terrific video !!! A gentleman someone who puts more back into the world than what they take out! Happy Hoildays !
Happy Christmas TGV..as ever your Content is just about as good as its gets and Yes the Explorer remains The Classic Rolex..
Appreciated the look at Floris - thanks TGV. Enjoy your new year 🎊🎉
If you're tired of London, you're tired of life!!!
TGV, I always enjoy your videos, there is a layed-back professionalism that shines through. You have opened my mind to 'other' brands to the mainstream collectors pieces too.
Yes! I bought the Squale no date!
I have recently bought the Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA 407. What a thing of beauty that is! As an engineer the spring drive technology fascinates me.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Your videos are the only videos I truly get excited to see pop up in my feed. I appreciate your work. Thank you Tristano
Thank you Chase,
So happy to hear that, you are most welcome sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Your video about the Explorer is one of the reasons I got this watch and I absolutely love it to bits. Suits every occasion, never overstated. Just plain 100% Rolex goodness
Enjoyed the video. Loved getting to know London a little better. And I appreciated learning more about the Explorer.
I own my two favorites, the 2019 Rolex GMT Master II, “Batman,” and the Rolex Air King. Both have aesthetics that keep my eyes caressing and marveling at their beauty.
Thank you for what you do. Happy Christmas.
I have a V8 Tissot and a Formula 1 designer watch but the the simple Seiko SKX007 is my favorite go to every day watch and I got it on your recommendation. I also put it on the very same Retro-Bond Nato band you have your explorer on in this video (got it before you made this video, so that was a nice coincidence). I am going through an issue with SKX right now but Marc at Island watches (also your recommendation) is very responsive to my questions in helping me through, so thanks on that count. Happy New Year!
Love the channel. Recently I really got into watches. And I bought my first watch, it's a Pulsar accelerator chronograph. I love motorsports, and the racing heritage is there. In sponsorship, and in the watch itself. TGV thank you for educating watch enthousiasts, and I think you are well on your way. It's in your blood, Brittish class and Italian style. Good luck in 2020 and please extend greetings to Hugo, always looking foreward to his honest opinions.
Great little family history and tour of London. Very charming indeed.
My one watch choice would be my Omega Seamaster - Brosnan- model.
Every time I wear it, makes me think why I have any other watch.
Happy new year, cheers 🍷
Yes.....fantastic video. Loved the interview at Floris. I absolutely LOVE your photography skills. I couldn't tell you how many screenshots I've grabbed from your videos. That last photo of your grandfather in his military uniform (@2:32) looks just like you! Wild! Enjoy your holidays back home!
Dear TGV, your videos are the best! I'm a fan of your channel since the early days, and your videos have evolved to be the better ones among others (other watch channels). Congratulations and keep the good work! Buon Natale and season's greetings!🥂
Great video! London has to be my favorite city. We have been blessed to live 45 minutes north for the past two years. I have always been drawn to the Explorer, but can’t imagine setting aside my Sub 16610 for another Rolex. I’ll have to visit Floris on our next trip to the city. I love Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet, which I understood to be Churchill’s fragrance of choice, named after the family estate and all. Thanks for another wonderful video and Happy Holidays!
Fantastic images, TGV! That camera of yours is flawless in it's sharpness and color and was a real treat to see The Smoke along with you. Your Grandfather must have been an interesting gentleman. Thanks for sharing those images.
Favorite watch and favorite London shop. Always buy there the ‘89’. Congrats for your blog. I am new but faithful! Happy Christmas!
Beautiful watch and beautiful video as usual!
Awesome attire choice from the shoes, overcoat, scarf and of course... That beautiful watch.
Merry Christmas.. Enjoyed the show and thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.
I love to see your London Christmas videos! I miss London very much. I'm currently after a Glycine Airman No 1 white, trying to decide between 36 and 40 mm. I'll probably go with a 40mm - a bit more modern as it's a replica - maybe in future I'll find the right 36mm vintage to pair it with. Thanks for your inspiring videos, TGV!!! Have a sweet Holiday Season with your beloved ones.
Thanks for the recap of this classic watch. The no-frills face is growing on me despite going for more feature-rich time pieces (think Flighty). Merry Christmas!
TGV! You’ve made a very convincing argument here for me to travel to London one day! Fantastic. I wonder what I’ll be wearing on my wrist? 🧐 as for now, I’m currently wearing my Citizen Navihawk A•T flight watch on a black Nato, and looking to buy an all metal G-Shock here soon! Thanks for the incredible videos and insights.
Thanks for this Christmas impressions of London! The Explorer is presently on top of my Rolex wish list. Lets hope your video will not increase the run on this watch beyond the already crazy demand. After all, it is no secret that you like this watch, and you have certainly convinced many followers of this channel to get one. Please keep up the style as well! Enjoyed the visit to the perfum shop, and Fortnum & Masons is also my daily tea brand.
Great video, awesome watch!! I live in London and I cannot wait to get back to Jermyn Street for some shopping once its safe to do so!! 👍🏼😀🇬🇧
Another great video. Thanks for that, TGV. Very nice and informative tour through a part of London. Was never much of a Rolex fan, but your Explorer is causing a change of heart. My grail watch would be the Panerai Luminor Marina with a black dial and steel bracelet. A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to lots of great reviews in 2020.
That was a lovely and relaxing outing. Thanks for that. My favorite watch is the Datejust 16200 Ivory Anniversary Dial with Arabics, on the Oyster bracelet.
Merry Christmas pal, now your back in england, don't forget gremlins is on ITV tonight. Best xmas film ever
Haha, absolutely!
Funnily enough, I just got the blur-ray :D
Thank you Adrian, such a classic.
Have a great xmas!
Best regards,
TGV
The first “real watch” I purchased, only last year after watching so many of your review videos and what to look for, was a Ball Engineer M Marvelight. It’s a genuinely wonderful watch and it’s a joy to wear. So thank you for bringing us together! :) In terms of favourites, I’m still new to the watch scene but I love the Rolex Explorer and the Air King. I enjoy simple watches the most; classic clean dials are just really nice.
It took me year to appreciate the perfectly balanced Explorer, now it’s also my preferred watch. I got mine early this year, you helped me in that process by the way. Than you, I’m looking forward to 2020’s Urban Gentry. Merry Christmas to all.
Great video Tristano. Really enjoyed seeing the sights of London. Have a great Christmas.
Merry Christmas, TGV! I love your videos, and this one sings to me. I am lucky enough to have a birth year 6610 Explorer, and love it for its heritage, toughness, classy looks, and ability to be worn with anything. And, I love London, too!
Sir, you're an inspiration for me!!! I love your video's. Very relaxing and motivating! I salute you from Romania!
Fav watch: 36mm Rolex OP with white grape dial. I love the oyster bracelet, and that particular dial colour reminds me of the watch my grandfather used to wear, so it holds a special place in my heart.
Superb job TGV. Appreciate your focus on quality and thought to your videos, especially those that incorporate watches and watch history with travel and sartorial aspects to life. I'll put in my vote for you to have a bespoke suit made on Savile Row....something I'd like for myself someday. Cheers and Happy Christmas!
Great vid all round, what an amazing piece of architecture the Lloyd's building is. Merry Christmas :)
Outstanding. Please keep on doing this kind of videos. What an inspiration. Thank you so much, happy holidays and all the best for 2020!
Ah the Londoner back in his true habitat, London is very special all year with its history and architecture, but at Christmas time , I often do that same sort of walk about , so very unique , the insight with your trip to Floris, I can almost smell the fragrances as you enter the shop ,wonderful. The Explorer is indeed a one watch anomaly , and the Explorer 2 polar edition , is my favourite all time watch , but to improve it ,I cannot think how . Great filming and narrative sir ,I wish you a very happy Christmas . Toodle pip .
Nice vid, awesome views in London! I'm sure you are enjoying yourself back home, I know I would be. Anyway, I believe that in Europe as a whole, people are more into watches and certain other "old world" interests than in the U.S. I think is because in the US there are so many trends that change rapidly, plus people are more into technology. Anyway have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Grazie tanto TGV per il tuo continous effort in making these fantastic Videos. Enjoying and allways keep learning from you. Buon Natale
Merry Christmas TGV from Singapore. Review another Seiko.. just got a Seiko MM SLA021J... loving your channel and your love for watches! You got me into watches btw lol... thanks so much and keep up the good work
My favorite is the Explorer II 40 mm, polar dial. Love your videos !!
Thank you for taking us on your journey, always a learning experience. Buone Vacanze to you and your family Good Sir! 🍷
Hi TGV. Just caught up to your video and very much enjoyed the Explorer review, especially in London. I have to say, I don’t have a favourite watch. Maybe one day I will, but there are just too many to lust after🙂. Congratulations to you for another successful year and your partnership with WatchBox. All the very best to you and your family for 2020. A new decade beacons and I for one am excited about it. O & U to your very good self and the fellow Gentry.
Hello Lance, wonderful to hear from you.
Thank you so much for the support over the year and your commentary on the videos, it means a great deal to me.
I love your positivity! Onwards and upwards my friend, all the best to you and your family.
Best regards,
TGV
Merry Christmas Sir (and also to Hugo of course) and a Happy New Year! Thanks for the excellent videos and hope to see more in 2020 👍
Explorer is sublimely perfect. Its simplicity is its majesty. Great stuff TGV. ( Although I'd put it on an oyster bracelet.)
Merry Christmas Tris and all the best for the new year.My favourite watch, the Breitling top time which my then girlfriend bought me for my 21st birthday ( 1970) we’ve been married for 45yrs and still love her to bits.
Merry Christmas Tristano!
As always, THANK YOU for the brilliant content, there is no better professional in this game than yourself my friend. My family and I wish you and your family the happiest of Christmas’s.
All the best,
Matt
Once again, an amazing video. I love watches and history! Combining the two is always enjoyable. Next time, please visit a few castles if you can! I love the medieval era.
I enjoy the videos, keep up the good work and success will continue to follow.
Great views of a wonderful city with some nostalgic chat , oh and a beautiful watch .
I had a lust with this watch at some point through your videos over the years. These days though, I don't think I can ever see myself getting a watch without the date. It's simply my must have complication for a watch. But tastes change, we'll see how I feel about it down the road haha.
Joyeux noel Tristano surrounded by all your family :) it’s always a pleasure to have this kind of videos from you, and don’t change in anyway ! Marc
Really nice side story of that Florist store, always feel like you giving us a tour on these videos. cudos Sir & Merry Christmas to you!
Help I can't stop wearing mine!
It really could be the one watch collection. Masterful and Iconic.
I love the quote "slow released charm".
Explorer 214270 in Black, Gilt 114270 specs... oh wow, that would be amazing. Would have been nice to bump into you with my Lorier Neptune Gilt on my wrist, it's hijacked my wrist! Great vids as always. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hi mate. A Londoner here. Would of been awesome seeing you knocking around Burlington Arcade! Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays. 👍🏼
Merry Christmas, mate! 🙂
Love the fact that you have it on a vintage Bond strap. One of my SKXs is also on a vintage Bond.
Makes me miss my home country although I can't complain as I'm watching your wonderful video from Thailand with a G&T and the same Explorer ref on my wrist. Merry Christmas!
Ive been wearing the same Date-just for months, but will buckle on my 214270 in a few minutes after watching this.
Great stuff as usual and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Thank you my friend, nothing like that feeling a DJ give you.
Enjoy it for me, all the best to you and yours.
Merry Christmas!
Best regards,
TGV
Nice peice really enjoyed it. Have a great time back in Britain. All the best for 2020.
Darren, Northumberland.🖖🎄🍾🇬🇧
I'd love to see a new release Explorer in 36mm. Merry Christmas TGV! I must've just missed you in Floris! 😉
Thanks for another brilliant episode and happy holidays, TGV! Wondering what are your thoughts on the latest Explorer model 214270 MK2? Many say the proportions are off and it lost the sweet charm of the 36mm predecessor. It would be great if can do a Versus video between these two and shed some light on the comparison.
Great video that I just watched again after finally buying a 114270. Question for you, do you use special spring bars (curved or thinner) with your NATO and leather straps on the Explorer? I started to install a NATO with the bracelet spring bars and it was extraordinary tight to the point the sharp case of the Explorer was cutting into the strap. Thanks, I love the content!
TGV feliz navidad y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y experiencia, cheers.
Merry Christmas TGV. I have to say your passionate review gave me second thoughts about my Grail. Subby or EXPLORER? That is the questio! Whatever it may be my fav will always be my 15 year old citizen promaster and a camel trophy from the 90s when I was a student made by Mondaine. Anyway thanks for the ideas and a happy new year! Cheerio! Kostas
Merry Christmas, TGV, thank you for this wonderful video
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Beautiful watch, TGV! I’m considering a Glycine Combat 36 w/a black dial as a “budget” Explorer or Tudor BB. This review helped me see the wearing options for this style watch. You can easily change its identity based upon what strap you put on.
Finally got my first grail the 214270 mk1 (short hands) I adore it. Merry Christmas to you TGV and you all!
Nice Jaeger Atmos in the background love how the bellow makes it operate.
Great Video TGV!! Loved the Floris interview!! Merry Christmas to you and your family... Onwards and upwards!! BMJ ENGLAND 🏴
The perfumery was awesome man...wow so much history in that place....thank you for that tristano
Great as alwsys. I just traded my Tudor bb steel for a Tudor bb 36 and while I absolutley love it, it is making me also want an Explorer I 36.
With the new year coming I hope you are going to do a SOTC video. Cheers.