I can’t say this enough - Longines Conquest Heritage! It’s a great size - small yet masculine design, accurate movement, goes with many straps! Got mine for my 18th Birthday in January
Excellent choice, I will be talk about Longines next week!!! I adore that watch, you surmized it well too. What a classy watch for an 18th, you have better taste than me when I was that age! Thank you Abe, Best regards, TGV
@@theurbangentry Love the Longines Conquest Heritage but wish it was a bit cheaper. You should review the Meccaniche Venezianne Redentore, which is a similar looking watch from a microbrand that comes in 36mm. Also, I love the look of the Seiko SUP880 as a Cartier Tank homage but I find the size to be too big - wish Seiko made a medium sized version, as I think the ladies' SUP250 is too small in the other direction.
TGV is just right here. When I was 18 I was interested in divers and GMTs - nice but quite loud stuff and far away from the elegance of your Longines Conquest Heritage. Enjoy being a young guy with one marvellous 18h birthday present !
Just received my dress watch a couple of days ago. The Orient Gen. 2 Ver. 2 Bambino. Over the moon with it. Matched it with a very elegant gold tone bracelet.
100-500 USD: Seiko Presage and Orient Bambino - that´s what I can afford if I ever buy a dress watch. Amazing, informative and fun video as always, TGV!
I tend to prefer wearing dress watches in most situations, not just formal, as I have somewhat small wrists and a preference for a more subtle watch, so this is a perfect video for me! Thanks TGV.
I agree - the dress/sports distinction is very artificial based on obsolete social convention. I would wear a sports watch in a formal event and a dress watch in a casual situation, as the mood moves me. We're not living in the Victorian Age any more where you have to dress in tuxedos for dinner. So when TGV says "when it comes to fashion there are no rules" it seems to undercut his entire thesis of wearing a dress watch in formal occasions like weddings, graduations, etc. Just wear what you want, and unless you're wearing a diamond studded watch, 99.5% of the public won't even notice your watch, and if they do notice, they'll assume it's a Rolex regardless of what you're wearing.
Wearing a “dress” watch daily is much less gauche than wearing a damn _dive_ watch with a suit. Doesn’t matter if it’s an expensive, vintage Tudor, dive bezels are not elegant.
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say. In that case you will really enjoy my latest video on Ricoh if you have not already, enjoy! Best regards, TGV
Those are classic traits of a dive watch. But then TGV mucks it all up by saying he can wear his dive watch with a suit. Nah, bro. Nice try, buddy. Only if the suit you’re wearing is a track suit. Might as well wear some moc toe wedge sole boots with your suit, too.
I'm more of a tool watch kind of guy. I don't wear suits, ever, so my need for a dress watch was very low priority. I recently received an Orient Bambino II with the off-white face with blue hands, and it is absolutely STUNNING. It's so much more impressive in person than it is in pictures. I love it!
orient bambino is nice, however it is actually abit too large for a traditional/classic size dress watch .... an orient star under 40mm might be a better piece or those newer bambinoes. however if you are a big size /big wrist man , then that would be absolutely not an issues at all . i own a Orient star classic in white dial and blue hands.... oh the blue is so shiny and nice.
Citizen BM7193-07B it's my dress watch of choice at the moment, solar quartz movement with a superb look, i mod it and took off the second hands and now just show the time and has a little frame for the date. i love that watch!
TGV, Really enjoyed this one. for me the watch is a piece of flash that should not have any attention drawn, when dressing in black tie. When noblemen "cheers", or celebrate. They do not "clink" glasses as to draw away from the royal or more highbrow people in the room. More raise a glass and acknowledge the event. I feel this is the perfect metaphor for the time piece, dressed to the 9's to complement but never to distract. those who know what you have on, will always know. quality as always. Rory.
Strictly speaking, a watch is not worn with black tie! Of course we all break that rule, I wear a 40s Bulova President with a black strap. It's rectangular so it's hidden most of the time, the only other people who know are my friends who are also wearing vintage watches!
Thank you so much for giving so much great advice about dress watches. I am 57 an for most of my adult life have not bothered to wear a watch until a few months ago. Now I am a born again watch fanatic and have committed to build a great watch collection. watching your channel to get up to speed about buying and collecting great watches.
I recently picked up the first true dress watch of my collection: a Gruen Precision 510, with small seconds and a white linen dial. It’s beautiful, and I’m very pleased with it
@Drew Garcia: I have a quartz Bulova like in the video, and an Elgin tank-style, but I usually prefer my Grün 510SS as well! I did get the Grün serviced, so it's spot-on today (it was slow 30s a day.)
Superb show! I always get a bit jealous when I see someone in a suit with a Cartier Tank!!! One of my favourite watches I’ll never own! It’s too dressy for my lifestyle , doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the little beauty! May get that Seiko Tank just for the fun of it!;)
I feel that, liike the Seiko homage to the tank, any watch that's simple and classy no matter the price can be a good dress watch. I have a gold tone Invicta that I get compliments on all the time! Great choices TGV!
Slim, minimal, and silver are all I need in a dress watch. I have a Bulova I wear for most formal occasions. Like you I like to match my wedding band, which is wide, silver, and has a brushed surface with polished edges.
As you mentioned, watches can be a talking point. I started taking interest in watches that came out the time i was born. I'm not the youngest of your fans... The Bulova Accutron was the first one in that series, i then got a Timex Marlin from 1966 and more recently a handwinding Yema with a small second that has yet to be dated correctly. It's always fun and excitement to get out these babies and enjoy them. Nice video btw. As always you kept me from going to sleep.
Dress watches are simply endless universe within a watchmaking! But my heart last years guide to the rectangular shape of watch cases. For this reason my two favorite dress watches are Jaeger LeCoulter Reverso (for his compact dimensions and classic look) and Cartier Tank Cintree (for his curved case, which follow shape of wrist and is so comfortable).
Again, great posting. Editing and production values are great. Worth noting that editorially you hit the mark as to why quartz watches still make great dress watches. Thinness and design under the cuff. To each her/his own, but it still works. So much fun. Thanks.
My dress pieces are a gold cartier tank, longines conquest heritage, gold plated tissot moon phase, Raymond weil maestro "the beatles abbey road", and a Hamilton ventura 60th anniversary.
I recently acquird a new Hamilton Intra-Matic with the Hodinkee inspired champagne dial. It's a very well proportion and elegant piece with the ETA 2892-A2 at its heart. A movement that is as reliable as it is accurate. The 60s vibe is particularly strong with this one and its very comfortable on the wrist.
I doff my cap to your supremely refined taste my friend. Nothing more to be said. Stay dapper you jammy stylish devil you!!! :D Thank you Jay, Best regards, TGV
I tend to go for dress watches, because they suit me better and I like the elegant and classy style of them. Would love to see a video about watches with moonphase function: history of the function, important pieces within horology, what to look after when you wish to buy one, price ranges, etc. Onwards and upwards. Thanks
Thank you John, so glad you appreciate it and great to hear from you my friend. I hope this finds you and your loved ones well. Best regards, TGV P.s. That is your Fiat in the corner over my left shoulder in the straight to camera view ;-)
Old russian watches can be another good option for a first vintage dress piece. Affordable, great variety and basic but robust movements. For instance Pobeda, Poljot...
I love my tool watches but since watching your channel I figured that if you ever saw my collection TGV you would advise me to invest in a dress watch. So I got a 1960's 34 mm Vintage Doxa watch for $100 in great working order freshly serviced and I love it! Looks very similar to your vintage watch in this video
Love it if you see this comment 😁 it's so refreshing having a bigger youtuber reply and comment with the fans. Just the same today as you were years ago! A genuine marvel of a person. I recently picked up a low cost Seiko SNE036 and put it on a dark brown alligator strap, it's modest but it looks quite beautiful and compliments my Lord of the rings wedding ring. I don't go formal often, but when I do this watch will speak volumes about my personality.
My go to dress watch..my grandfather’s Seiko Marvel 1956 with brown leather strap! And always will be, onwards and upwards😉 keep up what you love doing and for us, love watching👌🏼
Thanks for the video, TGV! One of the beautiful things about dress watches for me, is that you can really choose the complications that you like: Everything from a simple two-hander, over a date or day-date complication, to perpetual calendars with moonphases is open to you. I do like quite simple dress watches myself, either without a seconds hand altogether or with small seconds.
I own a Orient Bambino V3 and vintage automatic Timex marlin. Both are elegant and have tons of character. Put both together and they're $200 (used, but near new for bambino). Don't need to spend a ton to look sharp and gentlemanly (not a word lol).
Love ur content you always give history into everything.deffently the best content on UA-cam over the rest.I always look forward to ur vids.thank you.also the editing n time you spend on each vid is amazing.iv seen all your content and you’ll buy far the biggest inspiration in Helpn me fall in love with watches
A few more suggestions (not in any particular order) : - Zodiac 'Olympos' - Omega 'Seamaster 1948' - Orient 'Star Roman Classic' - Longines 'Présence' or 'Heritage'
Only numeral date complication, less than 12mm tall, cream or black dial, roman or markers (no Arabic numerals), stainless stele (I do not use gold), burgundy croc leather strap (as per GQ it goes with everything), automatic, and for me that I will use it like once a year the cost can not surpass $1500. I think with Longines you can’t go wrong!! Outstanding video my brother!!
Dear Urban Gentry, I am new to being a collector. I am a collector by accident as I have a few quartz Seiko watches that I have purchased since my early 20's. My Seiko Mickey from the 90's is the most fun watch I have. It isery accurate with the day and date. It is still as accurate as can be. It talks to my 3 year old grandson when I wear it. Lol. I also have a Seiko gold tone dress watch from the 90's. It is the Seiko Gentleman's Quartz V701-2038. I wear it with a tux as the simple black dial compliments my musician's formal attire. It is very thin and light and does not affect my violin playing on concert night. As I retired from teaching music I caught the watch fever and bought my first watch in years in December of 2020. It is the Hamilton Mechanical Khacki in green dial with date. I just love it and love to wind it every morning! Both of my son's own the exact same watch! The three of us have an extra special connection by having the same watch. I also replaced a Seiko Solar (broken and totaled) that I have with the Classic Orient Automatic with day subdial and date at the 3 marker.. I like the Roman XII and love to watch the movement, listen to the tick at night, and am impressed with the rear window and movement. This is new for me! Retirement is growing on me. So, now for my question. My wife and I will be celebrating 35 years of marriage in July. I would love to get another watch to mark the occasion. I cannot afford a Cartier Tank but love the railroad track seconds, white dial, roman numerals, blue classic hands, durable sapphire window, and dressy classic look. I love the Hamilton history and think the Hamilton Boulton American Classic in white is a great option. What are your thoughts? Thank you for sharing your knowledge on youtube. I am glued to them as I see them!
First, when I bought Frederique Constant FC-303NB6B6 as a weddind watch I really liked it. Slim profile, decorated rotor, hi-beat movement, clean dial. After some time I thought that it might be too big for a dress watch with 43mm case and relatively long lugs (mostly because it's conventional to wear smaller dress watches). Still, after wearing it occasionally for formal occasions, I started to realize that, honestly, I love that it is on larger size. While I enjoy wearing 36mm Seiko, I feel more comfortable and relaxed with a bigger watch on a wrist. Partly due to bigger wrist size, partly due to previous experience. So, my advice for choosing a dress watch would be to start from smaller watches, but also not to ignore larger models just because they are unconventional
Well timed TGV. I can’t wait to get dressed up again and go out in public. I’m tired of casual work from home attire. I will buy a dress watch to celebrate a return to more social occasions where formal dress is appropriate.
Fully agreed with good old Accutron Spaceview being master of chat watches! Mine also sporting black leather strap, thus colours on the dial are highlighted!
Last time I used a watch as a dress watch, it was Seiko 5 SNK807 on a blue NATO strap. It happens to work well with my style. Ultimately it's down to style. There's always that Steve McQueen thing if you want to go for it.
Yes a Reverso or one of these wonderful Chronoswiss Rectangulaire pieces ( if one can overcome the missing " Flip Flop" feature) Anyway for me both are pure art.
I bought my first boy size Reverso in 98 but stopped wearing it after a few years as the trend turned into larger watches. Recently I start looking at getting a dress watch again and have in mind a Reverso Grande Duoface which is a bit bigger than my old Reverso and gives the advantage of having two watch faces at the same time. Any view?
My dress watch is an old Rolex pink gold Oyster no date automatic Ref. 6085 from the 50ties. It is neither loud nor flamboyant although its quite luxorious with its shiny pink gold, the brown croc strap and pink gold Rolex buckle. For me it comes close to a PP Calatrava with its plain lines and subtle elegance. At 34 mm its small watch but I got these tiny T-Rex wrists - so it simply suits me. Another perfect video for me. Thanks TGV.
I watched this video whilst lovingly handling my recently purchased 1966 Omega Calibre 268 in 9ct gold. I purchased it specifically as my first dress watch, and I can't wait to wear it to my friend's wedding next year. I was delighted that your own thoughts on the perfect dress watched matched my own piece almost to a tee.
I do have a dressy watch with a date. I might purchase another one with a small second or a power reserve complication. I appreciate simple dress watches but I enjoy watches with at least 1 special characteristic!
For a dress watch - which I almost never go to occasions that require formal - I'd go for something understated and simple. A plain dial with roman numeral hour markers and probably just two hands in a precious metal like gold. Like you said, it's not a military operation so complications aren't necessary but a moon phase is always classy and refined. I have an SKX007 as my 'do it all' watch and was my first automatic and I love it.
For dress watch situations I love my Hamilton khaki navy pioneer, and my Orient Star classic gothic heritage. Only seem to be wearing watches at home at the moment though, can't wait to actually be allowed out socially to make decent memories wearing a nice watch.
Great video. I am a diver /chronograph guy. However a dress watch is a must for all collectors. I prefer mine in gold color. I let my grandson Pick one of my watches occasionally for his collection and a couple of weeks ago he picked up a really nice gold Seiko quartz from the 80s. Total class. He is very refined for a 21 year old gent. Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!
Excellent! Bravo. I'm happy to see that you didn't use the usual,"where what you want" or "Rolex Submariner is best for any occasion" arguments. Personally, I like the less-is-better watches with only two hands, and 4 simple hour markers, in gold-filled or plated.
Generally for a dress watch you don't need a date. That said I have two dress watches. One is a Rolex 2-tone Datejust with a Jubilee bracelet and the other is my favorite, the JLC Reverso Classic.
Just ordered a Tudor Style 41mm with silver dial and metal bracelet. Looking very much forward to wearing it the first time soon. BR from Frankfurt, Germany
As I only wear a dress watch about twice a year you can’t beat my Orient Bambino 2nd Generation Version 3 in Grey. Beautiful, simple and cost effective.
My personal two picks for dress watch: -longines evidenza (No chronograph, black dial and leather strap) -new rolex silver OP 36 (but on a black strap) I’ll buy both someday.
This video is visually stunning! What have you got TGV? An 8K camera? So freaking stylish and well done. Probably your best technical feat to date, but they just keep getting better. Also, very funny. In fact as informative as it is funny. Cheers, Philip
With time I go more towards dress watches than sporty ones. In my "sports era" I was flipping all the time, I got bored with watches so quickly. That changed with my first real dress watch - Breguet 5157, which is still my favourite watch that ever existed, simply perfect. It's THE WATCH in my eyes. Since then I added to my collection few more Reverso, Jaquet Droz, PP Calatrava. And all of them are keepers. Then I started exchanging my sport watches for more elegant counterparts, like Blancpain Leman, Piaget Polo S, Cartier Santos, Cartier Pasha, Bulgari Octo, BP Bathyscaphe, Patek Neptune. No more rolexes, omegas, tudors. And I'm so happy about that. Finally I discovered my own taste, I'm not affected by trends anymore. Thanks to my beloved Breguet :)
My go to dress watch is a 1942 Hamilton. There is something about it I love. Its tiny, smaller than modern women's watches, but the gold and perfect patina just feel classy. Understated but a great conversation starter
For those who get cold feet when it comes to get a smaller watch, remember: Muhammad Ali wore a Cartier Tank ! ;)
YESSSSSSS!!!!! What a great example and inspiration, thank you for reminding us.
Best regards,
TGV
"Hey champ is that your wifes watch hahaha" POWWW!!!
"I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee and the Cartier Tank looks pretty on me"!
not everyone is a thin guy like ali was.
Yeah, he could afford it.
@@louiscyfer6944 still more of a man than some insecure can't fight roid head.
I can’t say this enough - Longines Conquest Heritage! It’s a great size - small yet masculine design, accurate movement, goes with many straps! Got mine for my 18th Birthday in January
Excellent choice, I will be talk about Longines next week!!! I adore that watch, you surmized it well too.
What a classy watch for an 18th, you have better taste than me when I was that age!
Thank you Abe,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Love the Longines Conquest Heritage but wish it was a bit cheaper. You should review the Meccaniche Venezianne Redentore, which is a similar looking watch from a microbrand that comes in 36mm.
Also, I love the look of the Seiko SUP880 as a Cartier Tank homage but I find the size to be too big - wish Seiko made a medium sized version, as I think the ladies' SUP250 is too small in the other direction.
Got one you can see on my Instagram : @marcf_777 ;)
TGV is just right here. When I was 18 I was interested in divers and GMTs - nice but quite loud stuff and far away from the elegance of your Longines Conquest Heritage. Enjoy being a young guy with one marvellous 18h birthday present !
I bought my longines conquest heritage in 2018. Class little watch. I almost wore it today but went with my gold cartier tank in the finish.
You have created another feast for the eyes, great videography. But I have now come to expect nothing less than your stunning creativity.
3:56 "When you are at a formal function, it's not a military operation" couldn't stop laughing at this sentence
Yes, yes and yes. Time, place and manner.
i like a seconds hand to let me know that the watch is running!
Only James Bond does both. 😎
I'm not sure I feel the same way he does about formal functions.
Just received my dress watch a couple of days ago. The Orient Gen. 2 Ver. 2 Bambino. Over the moon with it. Matched it with a very elegant gold tone bracelet.
100-500 USD: Seiko Presage and Orient Bambino - that´s what I can afford if I ever buy a dress watch. Amazing, informative and fun video as always, TGV!
Good choice, I came across the Presage recently when looking for a watch for a friend. Now I have to have one!
I tend to prefer wearing dress watches in most situations, not just formal, as I have somewhat small wrists and a preference for a more subtle watch, so this is a perfect video for me! Thanks TGV.
People did that when they had just one watch
i an the other way. i wear diver or aviator watches aa dress watches because dress watches are too small.
@@louiscyfer6944 I agree, I have small wrists but I've never seen a dress watch that I'd actually wear they look like womens watches
I agree - the dress/sports distinction is very artificial based on obsolete social convention. I would wear a sports watch in a formal event and a dress watch in a casual situation, as the mood moves me. We're not living in the Victorian Age any more where you have to dress in tuxedos for dinner. So when TGV says "when it comes to fashion there are no rules" it seems to undercut his entire thesis of wearing a dress watch in formal occasions like weddings, graduations, etc. Just wear what you want, and unless you're wearing a diamond studded watch, 99.5% of the public won't even notice your watch, and if they do notice, they'll assume it's a Rolex regardless of what you're wearing.
Wearing a “dress” watch daily is much less gauche than wearing a damn _dive_ watch with a suit. Doesn’t matter if it’s an expensive, vintage Tudor, dive bezels are not elegant.
This is one of the formats where you shine. A history lesson, integrated with high-end and affordable watch options.
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say. In that case you will really enjoy my latest video on Ricoh if you have not already, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
Elegance, simplicity and being thin are the keys for a dress watch.
Those are classic traits of a dive watch. But then TGV mucks it all up by saying he can wear his dive watch with a suit. Nah, bro. Nice try, buddy. Only if the suit you’re wearing is a track suit. Might as well wear some moc toe wedge sole boots with your suit, too.
Yep, unless you’re James Bond, divers just don’t go with a suit or sport coat.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is what I would go with.
The Pressage Cocktail is really a beauty - go for it.
I'm more of a tool watch kind of guy. I don't wear suits, ever, so my need for a dress watch was very low priority. I recently received an Orient Bambino II with the off-white face with blue hands, and it is absolutely STUNNING. It's so much more impressive in person than it is in pictures. I love it!
orient bambino is nice, however it is actually abit too large for a traditional/classic size dress watch .... an orient star under 40mm might be a better piece or those newer bambinoes. however if you are a big size /big wrist man , then that would be absolutely not an issues at all . i own a Orient star classic in white dial and blue hands.... oh the blue is so shiny and nice.
Citizen BM7193-07B it's my dress watch of choice at the moment, solar quartz movement with a superb look, i mod it and took off the second hands and now just show the time and has a little frame for the date. i love that watch!
TGV,
Really enjoyed this one.
for me the watch is a piece of flash that should not have any attention drawn, when dressing in black tie.
When noblemen "cheers", or celebrate. They do not "clink" glasses as to draw away from the royal or more highbrow people in the room. More raise a glass and acknowledge the event.
I feel this is the perfect metaphor for the time piece, dressed to the 9's to complement but never to distract. those who know what you have on, will always know.
quality as always.
Rory.
Strictly speaking, a watch is not worn with black tie! Of course we all break that rule, I wear a 40s Bulova President with a black strap. It's rectangular so it's hidden most of the time, the only other people who know are my friends who are also wearing vintage watches!
My “grail” dress watch is the JLC Master Ultra Thin in steel.
Same for me! It's nice to see people liking other watches not just all the overhyped ones!!!
Just like me except for rose gold
Yeah i want the perpetual calendar
@@RH-vd3yu I didn’t specify above but I’m torn between the simple date or the small seconds. Currently favouring the date at the moment. Dreams!
I feel the same way. My ‘grail’ piece is the JLC MUT moon phase in gold.
Thank you so much for giving so much great advice about dress watches. I am 57 an for most of my adult life have not bothered to wear a watch until a few months ago. Now I am a born again watch fanatic and have committed to build a great watch collection. watching your channel to get up to speed about buying and collecting great watches.
I recently picked up the first true dress watch of my collection: a Gruen Precision 510, with small seconds and a white linen dial. It’s beautiful, and I’m very pleased with it
Whow, thats one beauty - enjoy it !
@Drew Garcia: I have a quartz Bulova like in the video, and an Elgin tank-style, but I usually prefer my Grün 510SS as well! I did get the Grün serviced, so it's spot-on today (it was slow 30s a day.)
Superb show! I always get a bit jealous when I see someone in a suit with a Cartier Tank!!! One of my favourite watches I’ll never own! It’s too dressy for my lifestyle , doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the little beauty! May get that Seiko Tank just for the fun of it!;)
I feel that, liike the Seiko homage to the tank, any watch that's simple and classy no matter the price can be a good dress watch. I have a gold tone Invicta that I get compliments on all the time! Great choices TGV!
honestly I'm so happy you showed just how FUN Swatch can be. One of my fave brands for sure
Perfect. After my most recent dive watch purchase I realised I really needed a great value dress watch.
Go for it - cap !
- sorry - chap !
Slim, minimal, and silver are all I need in a dress watch. I have a Bulova I wear for most formal occasions. Like you I like to match my wedding band, which is wide, silver, and has a brushed surface with polished edges.
4:07 I now want a gold dress watch that only has an hour hand and from 7pm - 12am has pictures of martinis, and afterward a picture of my bed.
simplicity is the key to elegance, I believe. And the Jungans Max Bill 3702 is a master at that
Next year I will turn 35 so I`m so far heading towards getting a Cartier Tank. Absolute classic.
Wearing mine right now and im 37. Gorgeous gold one on a chocolate lizard strap.
As you mentioned, watches can be a talking point. I started taking interest in watches that came out the time i was born. I'm not the youngest of your fans...
The Bulova Accutron was the first one in that series, i then got a Timex Marlin from 1966 and more recently a handwinding Yema with a small second that has yet to be dated correctly.
It's always fun and excitement to get out these babies and enjoy them. Nice video btw. As always you kept me from going to sleep.
The original marlin was over engineered
Dress watches are simply endless universe within a watchmaking!
But my heart last years guide to the rectangular shape of watch cases. For this reason my two favorite dress watches are Jaeger LeCoulter Reverso (for his compact dimensions and classic look) and Cartier Tank Cintree (for his curved case, which follow shape of wrist and is so comfortable).
Again, great posting. Editing and production values are great. Worth noting that editorially you hit the mark as to why quartz watches still make great dress watches. Thinness and design under the cuff. To each her/his own, but it still works. So much fun. Thanks.
Amazing video. Vintage is the way to go here in my opinion. Especially omega
You should consider a video on the Accutron’s predecessor. The Hamilton Electric. The worlds first battery powered watch.
He was planning to do one on the Ventura and Hamilton electrics but then the pandemic came along.
My dress pieces are a gold cartier tank, longines conquest heritage, gold plated tissot moon phase, Raymond weil maestro "the beatles abbey road", and a Hamilton ventura 60th anniversary.
Top three dress watches IMO, in no order:
- Cartier Tank Louis
- JLC Reverrso
- PP Calatrava 5196
Simplicity and flexibility are tops of my list. If I can wear it with more than just a suit and it isn’t super elaborate, I’m all set!
Great to see another video looking for a dress watch to go with my dark jeans, boat shoes and polos
I recently acquird a new Hamilton Intra-Matic with the Hodinkee inspired champagne dial. It's a very well proportion and elegant piece with the ETA 2892-A2 at its heart. A movement that is as reliable as it is accurate. The 60s vibe is particularly strong with this one and its very comfortable on the wrist.
My dress watch is a Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute Small seconds with a blue sunburst dial. (And yeah, I had the case-back engraved and personalized💪🤠)
I doff my cap to your supremely refined taste my friend. Nothing more to be said.
Stay dapper you jammy stylish devil you!!! :D
Thank you Jay,
Best regards,
TGV
I have the same watch but the red version. It is my favorite watch to wear. Elegant, slim and historically interesting. Good choice!
--Michael
Whow, JLC Reverso with blue SB dial.This is real style, definetly a nice-to-have.
Great to see the old intro back
I tend to go for dress watches, because they suit me better and I like the elegant and classy style of them.
Would love to see a video about watches with moonphase function: history of the function, important pieces within horology, what to look after when you wish to buy one, price ranges, etc.
Onwards and upwards.
Thanks
Hi TGV, a refreshing video in a sea of sports watch videos. Thank you and best regards, John
Thank you John, so glad you appreciate it and great to hear from you my friend.
I hope this finds you and your loved ones well.
Best regards,
TGV
P.s. That is your Fiat in the corner over my left shoulder in the straight to camera view ;-)
Old russian watches can be another good option for a first vintage dress piece. Affordable, great variety and basic but robust movements. For instance Pobeda, Poljot...
Or the current Vostok classica
💯 agree I have vintage Vostok, plated case, tan dial and gold raised rotary phone numbers. It's beautiy. I think it was $35.
Agree. My gold Raketa with a subtle rope-twist bezel and linen dial is slim, minimalist and just gorgeous.
I love my tool watches but since watching your channel I figured that if you ever saw my collection TGV you would advise me to invest in a dress watch. So I got a 1960's 34 mm Vintage Doxa watch for $100 in great working order freshly serviced and I love it! Looks very similar to your vintage watch in this video
Congrats, love those vintage Doxa, they made some surprisely elegant watches. Great choice, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you TGV for the great recommendations! Stay healthy and safe! Thanks.
Always a pleasure, thank you Nicolas, and stay safe and well too.
Best regards,
TGV
Always love the history lesson😂sometimes it's my favorite part of the video. You did a excellent job w the 2 part seiko video too.
Seiko lassale is my Option of choice. Always flat and elegant. I own two of them myself
Love it if you see this comment 😁 it's so refreshing having a bigger youtuber reply and comment with the fans. Just the same today as you were years ago! A genuine marvel of a person. I recently picked up a low cost Seiko SNE036 and put it on a dark brown alligator strap, it's modest but it looks quite beautiful and compliments my Lord of the rings wedding ring. I don't go formal often, but when I do this watch will speak volumes about my personality.
The strap on the AP is amazing. It absorbs all light... like vantablack
YESSSS!!! Well described my friend. Thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
My go to dress watch..my grandfather’s Seiko Marvel 1956 with brown leather strap! And always will be, onwards and upwards😉 keep up what you love doing and for us, love watching👌🏼
That's so nice and a great coincidence, I'm searching a dress watch with a low budget, thanks mate!
Thanks for the video, TGV! One of the beautiful things about dress watches for me, is that you can really choose the complications that you like: Everything from a simple two-hander, over a date or day-date complication, to perpetual calendars with moonphases is open to you. I do like quite simple dress watches myself, either without a seconds hand altogether or with small seconds.
I own a Orient Bambino V3 and vintage automatic Timex marlin. Both are elegant and have tons of character. Put both together and they're $200 (used, but near new for bambino). Don't need to spend a ton to look sharp and gentlemanly (not a word lol).
So true, so damn true!
Thank you my friend, you are true Gentry.
Best regards,
TGV
This sounds like it’s going to be a good one. SEIKO IS KING !!!
@Bad Matt LOL. You know Matt,there was a King Seiko before there was a Grand Seiko.
Seiko is grand king
Lord Seiko is nice too
@@TRUYORK718 Never heard of that. I just looked them up and it seems to be a type of chronograph. Cool
Never heard of Lord Seiko only Lord Elgin
Love ur content you always give history into everything.deffently the best content on UA-cam over the rest.I always look forward to ur vids.thank you.also the editing n time you spend on each vid is amazing.iv seen all your content and you’ll buy far the biggest inspiration in Helpn me fall in love with watches
A few more suggestions (not in any particular order) :
- Zodiac 'Olympos'
- Omega 'Seamaster 1948'
- Orient 'Star Roman Classic'
- Longines 'Présence' or 'Heritage'
As I am new to watch collecting your information on watches have taught me so much. I have enjoyed every video. Thank you(:
Oh comon, I was just about to go to bed
Are in the GMT timezone
Hehehehehe, you’re telling us you would not have been able to fall asleep knowing you had this great video to watch... I get it!
LOVE THE GET CARTER POSTER!!!!!!! CLASS!!!!!
Only numeral date complication, less than 12mm tall, cream or black dial, roman or markers (no Arabic numerals), stainless stele (I do not use gold), burgundy croc leather strap (as per GQ it goes with everything), automatic, and for me that I will use it like once a year the cost can not surpass $1500. I think with Longines you can’t go wrong!! Outstanding video my brother!!
Dear Urban Gentry, I am new to being a collector. I am a collector by accident as I have a few quartz Seiko watches that I have purchased since my early 20's. My Seiko Mickey from the 90's is the most fun watch I have. It isery accurate with the day and date. It is still as accurate as can be. It talks to my 3 year old grandson when I wear it. Lol. I also have a Seiko gold tone dress watch from the 90's. It is the Seiko Gentleman's Quartz V701-2038. I wear it with a tux as the simple black dial compliments my musician's formal attire. It is very thin and light and does not affect my violin playing on concert night. As I retired from teaching music I caught the watch fever and bought my first watch in years in December of 2020. It is the Hamilton Mechanical Khacki in green dial with date. I just love it and love to wind it every morning! Both of my son's own the exact same watch! The three of us have an extra special connection by having the same watch. I also replaced a Seiko Solar (broken and totaled) that I have with the Classic Orient Automatic with day subdial and date at the 3 marker.. I like the Roman XII and love to watch the movement, listen to the tick at night, and am impressed with the rear window and movement. This is new for me! Retirement is growing on me. So, now for my question. My wife and I will be celebrating 35 years of marriage in July. I would love to get another watch to mark the occasion. I cannot afford a Cartier Tank but love the railroad track seconds, white dial, roman numerals, blue classic hands, durable sapphire window, and dressy classic look. I love the Hamilton history and think the Hamilton Boulton American Classic in white is a great option. What are your thoughts? Thank you for sharing your knowledge on youtube. I am glued to them as I see them!
First, when I bought Frederique Constant FC-303NB6B6 as a weddind watch I really liked it. Slim profile, decorated rotor, hi-beat movement, clean dial. After some time I thought that it might be too big for a dress watch with 43mm case and relatively long lugs (mostly because it's conventional to wear smaller dress watches). Still, after wearing it occasionally for formal occasions, I started to realize that, honestly, I love that it is on larger size. While I enjoy wearing 36mm Seiko, I feel more comfortable and relaxed with a bigger watch on a wrist. Partly due to bigger wrist size, partly due to previous experience.
So, my advice for choosing a dress watch would be to start from smaller watches, but also not to ignore larger models just because they are unconventional
Very good explanation on why we need dress watches, this is how you get people into watches. Great work.
Well timed TGV. I can’t wait to get dressed up again and go out in public. I’m tired of casual work from home attire. I will buy a dress watch to celebrate a return to more social occasions where formal dress is appropriate.
I just picked up a Seiko SGF204 for $165, absolutely gorgeous watch!! Thanks TGV for sharing with us, as always.
LOVE that Seiko, enjoy it my friend, is it similar to the Seiko worn by Roger Moore as Bond?
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
P.s.
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@@theurbangentry very similar indeed!
vintage Seamaster it is, for over 2 years now, I am dreaming of one
Fully agreed with good old Accutron Spaceview being master of chat watches! Mine also sporting black leather strap, thus colours on the dial are highlighted!
Last time I used a watch as a dress watch, it was Seiko 5 SNK807 on a blue NATO strap. It happens to work well with my style. Ultimately it's down to style.
There's always that Steve McQueen thing if you want to go for it.
You’ve definitely covered all good options for dress watches. This video is a gem imo.
Personally I would very much like to own a JLC Reverso.
Thank you Guy, always appreciated.
As for the Reverso, don't we all!!! ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Yes a Reverso or one of these wonderful Chronoswiss Rectangulaire pieces ( if one can overcome the missing " Flip Flop" feature) Anyway for me both are pure art.
I bought my first boy size Reverso in 98 but stopped wearing it after a few years as the trend turned into larger watches. Recently I start looking at getting a dress watch again and have in mind a Reverso Grande Duoface which is a bit bigger than my old Reverso and gives the advantage of having two watch faces at the same time. Any view?
My dress watch is Zenith Elite. It was a 40th birthday gift from my wife. It’s the perfect dress watch.
Thanks for this, lovely selection of options.
ah yes i was waiting for a new video, very glad you made a video like this! Thank you for the quality content :)
So happy to hear that,
Thank you Matthias, I always appreciate the support.
Best regards,
TGV
My dress watch is an old Rolex pink gold Oyster no date automatic Ref. 6085 from the 50ties. It is neither loud nor flamboyant although its quite luxorious with its shiny pink gold, the brown croc strap and pink gold Rolex buckle. For me it comes close to a PP Calatrava with its plain lines and subtle elegance. At 34 mm its small watch but I got these tiny T-Rex wrists - so it simply suits me. Another perfect video for me. Thanks TGV.
ouuuu that Tudor Sub looks so dang good on you! Very charming watch!
Given my limited budget in my search for the perfect dress watch for me, I decided to get the Mido Baroncelli Heritage. Couldn’t be happier :😁
I watched this video whilst lovingly handling my recently purchased 1966 Omega Calibre 268 in 9ct gold. I purchased it specifically as my first dress watch, and I can't wait to wear it to my friend's wedding next year. I was delighted that your own thoughts on the perfect dress watched matched my own piece almost to a tee.
Pure class - on display! Thank you for another great video, TGV. 👍
I do have a dressy watch with a date. I might purchase another one with a small second or a power reserve complication. I appreciate simple dress watches but I enjoy watches with at least 1 special characteristic!
Date is a useful complication
I am into nice cars and watches. Love your channel.
For a dress watch - which I almost never go to occasions that require formal - I'd go for something understated and simple. A plain dial with roman numeral hour markers and probably just two hands in a precious metal like gold. Like you said, it's not a military operation so complications aren't necessary but a moon phase is always classy and refined.
I have an SKX007 as my 'do it all' watch and was my first automatic and I love it.
For dress watch situations I love my Hamilton khaki navy pioneer, and my Orient Star classic gothic heritage. Only seem to be wearing watches at home at the moment though, can't wait to actually be allowed out socially to make decent memories wearing a nice watch.
Great video. I am a diver /chronograph guy. However a dress watch is a must for all collectors. I prefer mine in gold color. I let my grandson Pick one of my watches occasionally for his collection and a couple of weeks ago he picked up a really nice gold Seiko quartz from the 80s. Total class. He is very refined for a 21 year old gent. Thanks TGV. SEIKO IS KING !!!
Soo much rolex noise in UA-cam now🤢 this is calming, thanks TGV you are thr best
My little Rolex dress watch is pure fun ..............a beauty . No Rolex noise here ! Remember its just for the fun of it.
I don’t often comment on a video twice, but when I do, it’s because it’s a great video.
I miss your content TGV! Cheers and keep on posting!
Love the video TGV. Love the outfit too. You look like a “boss” and you snap your fingers like a “boss”. 😁
Another day, another great video👍🏼
I like this channel. When I watch it I imagine he is not British and it makes it all the more entertaining!
Excellent! Bravo.
I'm happy to see that you didn't use the usual,"where what you want" or "Rolex Submariner is best for any occasion" arguments.
Personally, I like the less-is-better watches with only two hands, and 4 simple hour markers, in gold-filled or plated.
I'm veeeeeery happy with my Bambino v2 white dial 😍
Generally for a dress watch you don't need a date. That said I have two dress watches. One is a Rolex 2-tone Datejust with a Jubilee bracelet and the other is my favorite, the JLC Reverso Classic.
Very informative and useful. Thank you!
Unfortunately many of the affordable automatic dress watches have very large dials.
Just ordered a Tudor Style 41mm with silver dial and metal bracelet. Looking very much forward to wearing it the first time soon. BR from Frankfurt, Germany
As I only wear a dress watch about twice a year you can’t beat my Orient Bambino 2nd Generation Version 3 in Grey. Beautiful, simple and cost effective.
ORIENT SYMPHONY 3 & ORIENT SUN & MOON V3 hey govna, i always liked that brown leather strap that you switched out on your junkers watch
I’m jonesing for that sun and moon. What color do you have?
@@914Rocky white champagne dial shows all the details
im currently trying to find a way to change out the straps on my watches that have leather straps. i dont seem to have access to the spring bars 🤔
I bought the Tissot Visodate that you reviewed few years ago on your channel.
My personal two picks for dress watch:
-longines evidenza (No chronograph, black dial and leather strap)
-new rolex silver OP 36 (but on a black strap)
I’ll buy both someday.
This video is visually stunning! What have you got TGV? An 8K camera? So freaking stylish and well done. Probably your best technical feat to date, but they just keep getting better. Also, very funny. In fact as informative as it is funny. Cheers, Philip
I love that you mentioned cartier and timex! i love watching your videos! what a great array of watches you showed! so many watches and variations!
Always get those goosebumps when hearing the intro!
I finally found my perfect dress watch : The Seiko Presage SSA392J1 Old fashioned. It is too thick for most, but I love it!
With time I go more towards dress watches than sporty ones. In my "sports era" I was flipping all the time, I got bored with watches so quickly. That changed with my first real dress watch - Breguet 5157, which is still my favourite watch that ever existed, simply perfect. It's THE WATCH in my eyes. Since then I added to my collection few more Reverso, Jaquet Droz, PP Calatrava. And all of them are keepers. Then I started exchanging my sport watches for more elegant counterparts, like Blancpain Leman, Piaget Polo S, Cartier Santos, Cartier Pasha, Bulgari Octo, BP Bathyscaphe, Patek Neptune. No more rolexes, omegas, tudors. And I'm so happy about that. Finally I discovered my own taste, I'm not affected by trends anymore. Thanks to my beloved Breguet :)
Cartier TANK! CLASSIC BUT THE BEST DRESS WATCH! SO MUCH CLASS
My go to dress watch is a 1942 Hamilton. There is something about it I love. Its tiny, smaller than modern women's watches, but the gold and perfect patina just feel classy. Understated but a great conversation starter