Like Saddam or Khaddafi. Did U know that there are many special Saddam watches? Often presented as gifts to Bath Party Members. Some American vets brought these home as souvenirs.
I agree Mass Murderer Rodrigo Duterte is a known watch lover, having visited the Jaeger Le Coultre store in Manila recently. And rumored to favor Panerais.
This is an outstanding piece of research into history's most infamous gangsters and their watches. Apparently, infamous gangsters had amazingly good taste in watches. Thank you for the insight, TGV.
Dear Urban Gentry, thank you for such generous effort in research and video production. You are reaching documentary level quality content in a youtube video production. Much appreciated, looking forward for much more to come.
Absolutely fascinating. When you can tie together mobster lore, some personality snippets, and top it off with horology I could watch this stuff all day. Thanks TGV.
One interesting exception is Tony Accardo, who headed the Chicago Outfit after Capone. He was the polar opposite of Capone; he spent almost no time in jail, never went to prison, and died at age 86 of natural causes. He wasn't flashy like Capone, so I think he wore an Elgin, or maybe a Hamilton.
Bulova peak was in the 1960's when they sold millions of Accutron watches around the would, maybe you might remember "The World Runs On Bulova Time" ???
Man, I'm 21 years old and Everytime I watch a video of yours it just gets me more and more into them . My lady thinks it's the most boring thing lol. But it brings the most genuine smile when I put on a casio , timex or a bulova. Please keep it up.
The Bugsey watch is a Bulova "Knicerbocker". They were made in the mid to late 40s, 17j 8AH mvmnt. I have a 1947 manufactured Knickerbocker in my collection. The watch head was also paired with other bracelets and were known by other names. It has been seen as the Clinton and the Chief...both with different bracelets.
Amazing video as always TGV I'm an American crime buff not to mention watch addict and huge fan and supporter of your channel I can't thank you enough for your insight and wisdom many thanks.
An excellent Mini Documentary TGV! Absolutely fascinating to learn about what watches they wore. Gangsters...Like them or loathe them, they're part of history. Love to see some more documentaries.
all that ice kills the value though. my first rolex was a datejust that had been fitted with a diamond bezel, it dropped the value considerably. after buying it i had an original bezel installed and when i sold it i got 1000 more than i paid for it. my current watch and all time favorite is the rolex explorer in stainless steel.
Top notch as always! Nasty rumor about Hugo's forthcoming Jurassic Gentry channel...keep your friends close and Hugo closer TGV... This needs a part 2 : ) Film Stars of the 30's / 40's / 50's, etc...TV Stars of same period, etc.
Haha, great idea! I love it, thank you. As for Hugo, he is far too lazy to start a channel, besides, I think he would consider it beneath him LOL Best regards, TGV
You always surprise with new themes and doing a fine research. Never a dull moment with you. I do not flatter when I say. You are simply the best....just the truth.
By far one of the best ! Thanks for putting this piece together. John Dillinger was one of my favorite gangsters. Of course, I grew up in N.W. Indiana where his celebrity was immeasurable.
Fantastic well researched video TGV! Gangsters can be a touchy subject for some, but history is full of uncomfortable subjects, doesn't mean people can't learn from them. Great video full of knowledge without "glorifying" the subject. 👍
The picture for Capone's cell is actually his cell at Eastern State Penitentiary. In 1929 he was stopped in Philadelphia on his way back to Chicago and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, He served 8 months of a one year sentence.
It's very interesting that of all the things a person possesses a timepiece can define you.the reasons behind the choice and what it says about your individuality. A personal choice that others judge you by.good work fella.
A fine and creative piece of videography on watches, I enjoyed it very much. Your videographic style is becoming nicely refined - it captures and keeps our attention through the word and the pictures you present. Job well done, keep up the good work - U&O!
Have been absolutely busy but Hugo is baaack hahaha I love it! Should do Q&A with him for examole you asking diameters and then Hugo giving the specs etc hahahah. This was an interesting angle. You should do more of these with different "important" and historical figures.
Chapeau TGV on a fascinating video. You surpass yourself every time! !!You should become a writer.....bring together all this fascinating watch knowledge and write a book. regards Andy from Scotland.
@@DANTHETUBEMAN That's what happens when you're a violent criminal. The occupational death rate is slightly higher than for, say, accountants and clerks.
I approve of this video TGV! Interesting to see gangsters tastes when it comes to watches. My favourite has got to be Luciano’s Patek - it screams class and elegance and as you said it’s understated. A true gangster doesn’t have to be flash.
TGV - The shot up car in the Dillinger segment is actually the car Bonnie and Clyde were shredded in. Not related to Dillenger at all, although the end result was very similar. This was a most interesting video!. More videos along these lines would be greatly appreciated.
Well spotted, it was indeed. You hit the nail on the head with what I was trying to show there via the bonnie and clyde car. Hopefully more soon, time permitting as always! Thank you :D Best regards, TGV
Was watching one of your earlier videos today which discussed gift ideas. I know you’re a big fan of stones etc and was wondering if there’s a certain type of stone which is blood red colour or similar to that of the burgundy black bay bezel? Thanks Also, I put down a deposit of my first Rolex today. Yachtmaster 116622 with rhodium dial, I pick it up Wednesday! Over the moon, your video review from awhile back defo helped me make my decision! Cheers tgv, keep up the great work. Regards, Oli
Congrats on your first step to getting that yachty, cracking choice. With regards to stones, I would deffo look at garnet, maybe even blood stone, it has flicks of red in it, check out red jasper too. That is just off the top of the head, but plenty more I suspect. Happy hunting. Thank you, Best regards,, TGV
Please upload your pc wallpaper collection again! A few of us missed it and want it so badly. Big fan of your work and can’t call it a day without watching atleast one video or two from you, keep being great!
I can't say a bad word about this episode, it was a pleasure to watch.
That's worth the Watch right there. No pun intended.
May I suggest a new series?
"Watches of Hollywood Golden Age". Timepieces worn by actors from 1920's to 1950's. :)
OMG, that is genius!!!!!
Grazie Luca,
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent idea! :)
What an amazing idea!
Great idea!
Here, here!
please do modern dictators' watches. I beg you TGV
Haha, great minds obviously, it is already in the works.
Hopefully in a few weeks.
Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Like Saddam or Khaddafi. Did U know that there are many special Saddam watches? Often presented as gifts to Bath Party Members. Some American vets brought these home as souvenirs.
Chili Prepper the king of Morocco too
I agree Mass Murderer Rodrigo Duterte is a known watch lover, having visited the Jaeger Le Coultre store in Manila recently. And rumored to favor Panerais.
Donald Trump would fit perfectly.
This is an outstanding piece of research into history's most infamous gangsters and their watches. Apparently, infamous gangsters had amazingly good taste in watches. Thank you for the insight, TGV.
It certainly seems so, thank you sir.
So glad you enjoyed this.
Thank you for the comment, always appreciated my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Dear Urban Gentry, thank you for such generous effort in research and video production. You are reaching documentary level quality content in a youtube video production. Much appreciated, looking forward for much more to come.
Absolutely fascinating. When you can tie together mobster lore, some personality snippets, and top it off with horology I could watch this stuff all day. Thanks TGV.
Gangster commonalities : incarceration, untimely deaths and gold watches .. crime doesn’t pay kids - get an SKX
Haha, I love it!
Very well put, thank you KLC!
I hope you are well my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
One interesting exception is Tony Accardo, who headed the Chicago Outfit after Capone. He was the polar opposite of Capone; he spent almost no time in jail, never went to prison, and died at age 86 of natural causes. He wasn't flashy like Capone, so I think he wore an Elgin, or maybe a Hamilton.
Great "timing" mate, I JUST got my first one!
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse.
Crime doesn't pay? I beg to differ and one only has to look at every government around the world to see crime pays, handsomely too.
I would love a part 2 of this series. This was a joy to watch
17:33 so you're telling me Pablo was the first person to "ice out" a watch? if so , that's dope! (no pun intended)
Based on his son's declarations. Pablo Escobar was a big fan of Cartier and Patek Phillipe
Bulova peak was in the 1960's when they sold millions of Accutron watches around the would, maybe you might remember "The World Runs On Bulova Time" ???
Hands-down the most fascinating video I've seen in months. Fantastic work as always.
Man, I'm 21 years old and Everytime I watch a video of yours it just gets me more and more into them . My lady thinks it's the most boring thing lol. But it brings the most genuine smile when I put on a casio , timex or a bulova. Please keep it up.
The Bugsey watch is a Bulova "Knicerbocker". They were made in the mid to late 40s, 17j 8AH mvmnt. I have a 1947 manufactured Knickerbocker in my collection. The watch head was also paired with other bracelets and were known by other names. It has been seen as the Clinton and the Chief...both with different bracelets.
Amazing video as always TGV I'm an American crime buff not to mention watch addict and huge fan and supporter of your channel I can't thank you enough for your insight and wisdom many thanks.
I'm a history buff myself, so this video was very interesting for me. Great video.
An excellent Mini Documentary TGV! Absolutely fascinating to learn about what watches they wore. Gangsters...Like them or loathe them, they're part of history. Love to see some more documentaries.
Thank you Neil, many more on the way! :D
Best regards,
TGV
Great introduction. Rolex is the preferred brand for gangsters maybe not for Hugo. I'm sure he would wear a diamond encrusted Daniel Wellington.
LOL, thank you Roger, you are too funny!
Best regards,
TGV
I honestly love pablo escobar's "iced out" rolex day date even though I usually hate iced out watches.
all that ice kills the value though. my first rolex was a datejust that had been fitted with a diamond bezel, it dropped the value considerably. after buying it i had an original bezel installed and when i sold it i got 1000 more than i paid for it. my current watch and all time favorite is the rolex explorer in stainless steel.
Josh Dude We know we’re talking about the looks not the value
@@vrsce0178 people who actually own stuff like this tend to think about both. just part of being able to enjoy it fully :-)
Does "Iced out" mean diamonds encrusted to the watch?
@@Parocha yes
I enjoyed this thoroughly! It was intriguing and well shared. Kudos to you! Disappointment only came when the video ended😂 more to come please😄
Great video , great research , you are excelling tgv !
really fantastic to watch, thanks for all the great content !!!
Excellent Review. Enjoyed it thoroughly
What a wonderfully entertaining video, Tristano! Please keep up the good work!!!
Great fun. Videos such as this evidence that The Urban Gentry is the top watch channel, no question.
Thank you Peter :D
That means the world to me.
I hope this finds you well,
Best regards,
TGV
I'm very impressed with your slick presentation Grazie.... I wear a 14kt gold 62' Hamilton Swiss Automatic...
Top notch as always! Nasty rumor about Hugo's forthcoming Jurassic Gentry channel...keep your friends close and Hugo closer TGV...
This needs a part 2 : ) Film Stars of the 30's / 40's / 50's, etc...TV Stars of same period, etc.
Haha, great idea! I love it, thank you.
As for Hugo, he is far too lazy to start a channel, besides, I think he would consider it beneath him LOL
Best regards,
TGV
Your videos of watches are just outstanding-real class
You’re the best because of your amazingly well done documentary style episodes like this one!! Now F1 and MotoGP racer watches!
You always surprise with new themes and doing a fine research. Never a dull moment with you. I do not flatter when I say. You are simply the best....just the truth.
I will waste no time, other than to say thank you sir! You made me smile profusely.
Best regards,
TGV
Such a well done video. This is a familiar topic, but done from a unique perspective. Bravo!
I've been watching your channel for a while .now. The first time I've made a comment, i find it very interesting you put so much effort into it 👍
This is one of your best videos, in my opinion. Great job!
Cool show !! Like the content really interesting see you soon mate mark in Lancashire England
By far one of the best ! Thanks for putting this piece together. John Dillinger was one of my favorite gangsters. Of course, I grew up in N.W. Indiana where his celebrity was immeasurable.
Really digging the Bulova
Love your videos man! I like the Pablo Escobar Rolex, for me in this video is my favorite! Thankyou for share!
Fantastic well researched video TGV! Gangsters can be a touchy subject for some, but history is full of uncomfortable subjects, doesn't mean people can't learn from them. Great video full of knowledge without "glorifying" the subject. 👍
Thank you Chris, that means a lot to me to hear that!
I appreciate you see how tricky something like could be.
Best regards,
TGV
T, Just three words......Quality and pure class! Keep up the amazing work. Best. Matthew
Well researched, well presented and well done ! I enjoyed that .
Thank you Keith, deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Wow what a great video I really enjoyed it would like to see more like it thanks
Thank you Dan, duly noted!
Best regards,
TGV
Enjoyed this episode very much
Very insightful and informative. Great format, love these videos!
What a cool topic. Would love to see more of it. These elegant styles, man. Thx, TGV!
Quite a brilliant idea for a list. Very well thought out. Thanks for the video.
The picture for Capone's cell is actually his cell at Eastern State Penitentiary. In 1929 he was stopped in Philadelphia on his way back to Chicago and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, He served 8 months of a one year sentence.
As always loved the video
What an extraordinary video! Wow keep the good work
What kind of music you use in this video? Its so cool very matching with mafia
This is your best episode without a doubt. Absolutely fantastic 👍👍
Great watch and a fantastic work :)
What a great video...in my opinion one of your very best
wow. amazing video! thanks
This was an interesting video. Really enjoyed viewing it. ⌚️⏱
History and Watches. I can't complain, keep it up
Bull' o va. I like the videos you set up with watch references. You are an historian for sure. Very interesting.
Very good! I love the history and depth of information! These are part of the foundation cornerstones of your channel!
Great video, thank you!!!
I'm a gangster in South Florida and I wear a Fossil watch
piffothegodTV relax it was a joke my nigga
@@piffothegodtv5589 With your 2 subscribers and dumbass steak eating video lmao...keep up the good work!
To Funny. But no a daze you need to keep the Flash down so you can last another season in the game of criminal episodes
Fossil makes great Hybrid Smartwatch
You are a Stupid Gangster
Just bought my own accutron because of you, absolutely love it
Fantastic!!! Congrats Liam, I am so glad to hear you love it too.
Enjoy your hummer :D
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry any strap suggestions?
Mmmm, I put mine on a glossy lizard leather strap from Hirsh.
I am due to do a strap video this month,
Best regards,,
TGV
Excellent video
I liked this video so much! You clearly put a lot of research into this one. Very impressed!
Very Nice Presentation - Accurate and informative with the facts as currently known.
Well Done.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
It's very interesting that of all the things a person possesses a timepiece can define you.the reasons behind the choice and what it says about your individuality. A personal choice that others judge you by.good work fella.
Amazing Video. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulazioni, yet again another fantastic video! thank you for all you do.
Grazie tango Al,
Always a pleasure,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Love this video you should definitely do a part 2
Great video!,, thanx
This was a pleasure to watch
Excelente video
Great video !!!
Very entertaning, great quality video as always. The Patek is my favorite for sure.
great video. thanks
Great video. I am surrounded by Dillinger history where I live so I found it very interesting.
Fantastic idea and awesome historical information you managed to compress time, it felt like only 5 minutes.
A fine and creative piece of videography on watches, I enjoyed it very much. Your videographic style is becoming nicely refined - it captures and keeps our attention through the word and the pictures you present. Job well done, keep up the good work - U&O!
Have been absolutely busy but Hugo is baaack hahaha I love it! Should do Q&A with him for examole you asking diameters and then Hugo giving the specs etc hahahah. This was an interesting angle. You should do more of these with different "important" and historical figures.
Chapeau TGV on a fascinating video. You surpass yourself every time! !!You should become a writer.....bring together all this fascinating watch knowledge and write a book. regards Andy from Scotland.
Why did you show an image of the Bonnie and Clyde death car when you were discussing Dillinger? Dillinger was shot on a city street.
That was assassinated by government.
@@DANTHETUBEMAN That's what happens when you're a violent criminal. The occupational death rate is slightly higher than for, say, accountants and clerks.
Awesome vid !!!
Really great episode today. Thanks TGV.
Thank you Marti :D
Best regards,
TGV
Man I really wish you could also do Biographies. I really really enjoyed it !
Loved this one. The reviews get monotonous but this helps keep things fresh
My favorite is John Dillinger’s Hamilton pocket watch. Thank you very much for yet another video! By the way, how about Hugo’s review on the DW??
This is it! This is the format that best fits you! Mixing History with Watch Knowledgde, in such an outstanding way! Per aspera ad astra!
Expertly done and excellently entertaining. Way to go TGV!
Nice video, I love videos like this that discuss old crime bosses!
Hi, Tgv keep up the great work. You got me into horology. Thank you very much. Cheers
Don't even own a watch , But this was really interesting . Going to check out some of your other videos .
Great stuff thanks TGV!
I love your documentary style watch videos!!!
Such a cool idea for Mafioso watches. Bravo, bravo! ;)
I approve of this video TGV! Interesting to see gangsters tastes when it comes to watches. My favourite has got to be Luciano’s Patek - it screams class and elegance and as you said it’s understated. A true gangster doesn’t have to be flash.
Haha, judging by your youtube picture)at the time of this comment) I am not surprised!
Thank you and VERY good point.
Best regards,
TGV
Very interesting! Thank you
TGV - The shot up car in the Dillinger segment is actually the car Bonnie and Clyde were shredded in. Not related to Dillenger at all, although the end result was very similar.
This was a most interesting video!. More videos along these lines would be greatly appreciated.
Well spotted, it was indeed. You hit the nail on the head with what I was trying to show there via the bonnie and clyde car.
Hopefully more soon, time permitting as always!
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Was watching one of your earlier videos today which discussed gift ideas. I know you’re a big fan of stones etc and was wondering if there’s a certain type of stone which is blood red colour or similar to that of the burgundy black bay bezel? Thanks
Also, I put down a deposit of my first Rolex today. Yachtmaster 116622 with rhodium dial, I pick it up Wednesday! Over the moon, your video review from awhile back defo helped me make my decision! Cheers tgv, keep up the great work.
Regards, Oli
Congrats on your first step to getting that yachty, cracking choice.
With regards to stones, I would deffo look at garnet, maybe even blood stone, it has flicks of red in it, check out red jasper too. That is just off the top of the head, but plenty more I suspect. Happy hunting.
Thank you,
Best regards,,
TGV
Congrats man!
How could you not think of garnet straight away??
Very cool video Tristan. Grazie!
lmao at the hugo beginning
Please upload your pc wallpaper collection again! A few of us missed it and want it so badly. Big fan of your work and can’t call it a day without watching atleast one video or two from you, keep being great!
TGV,
Thanks for this unique presentation of horology.
Its becoming a norm for a pure class vlog by TGV... setting the bar higher with each vlog.. bravo.. 👏👏👏