Except for the fact he’s named after Lord Mountbatten a predatory nonce who raped young boys at a foster home In Northern Ireland … might be time to drop the Hugo Mountbatten name …
@bryanbrett8943
Жыл бұрын
Yes Hugo is the greatest ! Makes me laugh everytime !
@alexm2113
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Yet another example of why TGV's content goes above and beyond any other KZitemr's. The history of wristwatches is so fascinating, and going from the early days of converted pocket watches to today's social media fueled status symbols is just so crazy to think about.
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex, an excellent point. Crazy what it has become! But at least there's people like us who enjoy it for more than just status. Have a great week ahead my friend. 😎🥂 Best regards, TGV
@johnswatchjoint
Жыл бұрын
Been a watch enthusiast for years and love how you delve that little bit deeper providing new insight to this wonderful hobby. Thoroughly engaging :)
@onemat2000
Жыл бұрын
Hello T. G. V. Your presentation is an amazing; as good or better than any production I've seen on PBS, or any television network. The amount of clock and watch history discussed in this short video is amazing. I am inspired to acquire some more horology books! Thank You for this great work you share with us.
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
That just made my day, thank you Matt. Enjoy the book hunting! Best regards, TGV
@WillowExpensive6636
Жыл бұрын
I love how TGV manages to mix philosophy and sociology with the technical aspect of the watch hobby. I don't see this anywhere else.
@bentonwaldron1190
Жыл бұрын
Educational always keep it coming bravo.
@joshuam4614
Жыл бұрын
The book "Longitude" by Dava Sobel, which you briefly show in this video, is why I'm into watches. I was in the history section of a used book store years ago when I noticed this tiny little hard covered book. It was so small that I was compelled to grab it just to see what it was. The blurb on the dust cover sounded interesting so I bought it. It turned out to be a brilliant book. Even my sister, who has never been on time for anything, thought it was great. I grew up around boats and I learned how to navigate without electronics, but I had never given the problem of longitude any thought because accurate timepieces are something that we all take for granted today. Everyone who likes watches really should read that book. Your appreciation for timepieces will grow exponentially.
@OmegaCaldereroid
Жыл бұрын
Always love your "QUALITY" videos with substance and genuinely worth watching and sharing...
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌 Thank you so much, I deeply appreciate that. Best regards, TGV
@OmegaCaldereroid
Жыл бұрын
@@theurbangentry actually, our NZ watch group, RedBarNZ admires your work and passion, thanks TGV you have a good Kiwi following here and having the same passion about TRUE HOROLOGY, personally, I thank you for your awesome videos and dedication to educate people about what actual Horology means, historically and deep factual relevance... #WIS4Life 🍾🥂
@awdturbopowah773
Жыл бұрын
Great video TGV! Enjoyed every minute of it. Especially 15:44 when I learned that postage stamps in Tajikistan had Al Capone on them! What the heck 😂
@chrisbradshaw7708
Жыл бұрын
Your content is timeless. Your intros are priceless. Excellent work here. 👏
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 Best regards, TGV
@Javi_C
Жыл бұрын
As always, thank you for making my weekend better and sharing the history!
@chilearmas5094
Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of this channel
@Ishabu7
Жыл бұрын
Thank you TGV for such an interesting video!! I found so many facts about different films, actors, and the watches that they wear that I never realized before!! Thank you so much for always expanding my horizons!! Have a wonderful day!! Stay healthy and well as always!! P.S- great intro! (Nick L) ❤❤❤🦖🦖🦖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nicolas, that means the world to me and hearing that makes it all worth it. Onwards and upwards!! 🙏😎 Best regards, TGV
@kraftyw1999
Жыл бұрын
My Sunday morning just got better!
@_Peter_.
Жыл бұрын
Great Video! There are so many interesting vintage Omega watches...
@jubjub6330
Жыл бұрын
TGV your endless creativity with your intros always impresses me! Such good fun
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, they are really fun to make, I deeply appreciate that. Best regards, TGV
@_The_Worst_
Жыл бұрын
Status defined by symbolism...👌🏼 Appearances can be deceiving...💯✔️ Great video...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I was educated on soooooo many levels by watching this...🤘🏼
@lewisstredwick7616
Жыл бұрын
Very good indeed , one of your best 👌
@lv4977
Жыл бұрын
Great job my friend 🦁
@Lamattack
Жыл бұрын
Another amazing deep dive! Your analysis of Scarface is spot on. I love how you touch on the fact that for all his flash, it's ultimately a facade to hide how empty and isolated he slowly becomes. I'll catch heat for saying this but I think that imagery is really relevant to watch enthusiasts who get lost in the weeds when it comes to chasing the iconic brands, including myself. I'd love to see more of these deep dives!
@pawepanfilewicz988
Жыл бұрын
Thank you TGV for another great video. Scarface was always one of my most beloved movies. I saw if first when I was a teenager and I can remember Tony Montana's watch was really amazing one - then and still is now.
@curtmank
Жыл бұрын
The Piaget Is My all time favourite. I believe legendary comedian Don Rickles wore one. I love to think it was a gift from Sinatra. Another amazing video TGV.
@shawnz241
Жыл бұрын
Solid content!
@carlexplores8709
Жыл бұрын
Great to see Hugo again!
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will pass along your best wishes. Best regards, TGV
@carlexplores8709
Жыл бұрын
@@theurbangentry thanks. I'm about halfway through the video now. Very interesting, well researched, insightful!
@MrKeaneNg
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@guillermofloreskanchi2988
Жыл бұрын
Hugo incredible 100 points for the intro and content. Congratulations
@JuniorExecutive1987
Жыл бұрын
The first several minutes alone were captivating in the visuals, music, and history!
@manxology
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@cosmodoc
Жыл бұрын
Great TGV! Watch lovers will refer back to this video in years to come, I am sure of it!
@THX-C
Жыл бұрын
Brian De Palma is truly the most underrated American director of the latter 20th Century. Using cinema as an entry-point to discuss wristwatches as a status symbol is really clever. Have you read Paul Fussell’s book, “Class”? He covers the wristwatch but the section on the prole jacket gape is more frequently quoted.
@pippo702
Жыл бұрын
Bellissimo video! 😊 thanks, very interesting content!
@Edjidudley1970
Жыл бұрын
Hugo, you gangster!
@lonewolfemcquade8133
Жыл бұрын
I love watch spotting in films 🎥 especially the classics. I was watching The League of Gentlemen 1960 with Richard Attenborough yesterday and he had on a Smiths and Jack Hawkins had on a Jaguar lecoultre to time a bank heist. Great video pizan 🇮🇹
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
I have never seen it, I will check it out, LOVE those classic British actors, Thank you my friend. 🥂😎 Best regards, TGV
@lonewolfemcquade8133
Жыл бұрын
@@theurbangentry You will absolutely love that film 🎥
@killpop8255
Жыл бұрын
Ha me too. Problem is I don't have the knowledge to ID many of the watches I see. Do you know of any good up to date forums/sites that deal with this?
@lonewolfemcquade8133
Жыл бұрын
@@killpop8255 I really don't maybe watchyouseek. I'm usually good with eyeing Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Cartier some Longines and JLC but the dress watches are a little harder to spot and even some sports watches. Since their were so many more brands back then. Before the quartz crisis but it's definitely one of my favorite things to do
@c.cabanilla8963
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Stay humble and serve others that is happiness
@MrMcGuy
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Well done. Cheers.
@RandallSlick
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable vid. A different angle on that end of the industry and certainly credible.
@mM30040
Жыл бұрын
your intro is best on youtube!!! end it was classic video thnxs ug
@amenhotep7704
Жыл бұрын
Very great video TGV, this is one of my favorites... Highly appreciating your content.
@8tenthsup
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video TGV!
@dumbartonyankee
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if many women subscribe, but I enjoy your watch videos. I am new to watch collecting and I learn a lot from them.
@ErickdeHollander
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ PS. I love Hugo!
@the3oclock
Жыл бұрын
This is so beautifully written, wow!
@markikn3183
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Hugo intro, daaaarling.
@bartwilliams1992
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding content as always!! Well done and keep it independent. Its your great point of difference now.
@ExpeditedProductions
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic intro, TGV! Excellent to see Hugo popped in to say hello. The observation that you have made that many personalities (that have become either infamous or famous for trying to appear infamous) adopt looks that they THINK are worn by the posh and sophisticated have made those very looks and products completely cliché and not sophisticated. The average Rolex wearer today probably does not care or know the history or capability of the piece they are wearing. They wear it simply to APPEAR affluent. Making it all the more LESS desirable as the cycle continues until it is recognized as a tool, used by those that actually utilize them, make them desirable again and the process starts again. Absolutely wonderful historical analysis. Thank you for such a excellent video, yet again, my friend. Hope you enjoy the WindUpWatch fair! Say hello to Marc for me. Be well, my friend. Onward and upward.
@tobiasrottenbach1769
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Watches and movies, best combination. Cheers from Germany
@Grannn
Жыл бұрын
Great video Tristano!
@saymyname218
Жыл бұрын
Scarface is such a great film......."Superb synopsis!"
@77cjam
Жыл бұрын
Great interesting video as always. Once again very happy to see references for Wall Street and Blackadder. 👍 Does make me ponder what watch a 21st century Edmund Blackadder would wear 🤔. Thanks as always for providing another well researched, well produced and highly entertaining video sir. Hope you have a fabulous week to come
@PopFizzification
Жыл бұрын
Happy to see you yesterday at the watch fair :)
@brandonemmons4937
Жыл бұрын
I love the high quality content you produce. I appreciate the history you provide in your videos, this one specifically. Bravo sir
@icthys2024
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video, maybe your best. Alot of wisdom there.
@xavshelby967
Жыл бұрын
What a great video TGV. Very well documented and super interesting links between cinema and real life! The quality of your video editing never ceases to amaze me. Definitely one of the best channels about watches, horology and beyond! Thanks TGV.
@heikowallauer
Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon TGV, great that we have one of those classic Urban Gentry topics back in this vid. That is OG The Urban Gentry! Hugo is killing the intro 😂😂You're wife's Datejust is a stunner, and proof how versatile the 36mm Rolex case still is. Have a great sunday! Best regards!
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
Afternoon Heiko! Thank you so much, so glad to hear you approve. I totally agree, a 36mm is hard to beat in terms of versatility. Works with a track suit or a suit, pool or a business meeting. Have a great rest of your Sunday. 😎🥂 Best regards, TGV
@darrenmcgovern7845
Жыл бұрын
Hugos great and this intro is my favorite with the 80s theme
@TheRealDrJoey
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting post, TGV.
@pozzum81
Жыл бұрын
Would love a shirt with Hugo holding a martini glass and the word "Ghastly" printed in big letters.
@cliffmakhoul6910
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautifully presented video, that puts watches at the forefront without being a video about watches for the sake of being about watches. Well done.
@dim.pantl84
Жыл бұрын
Hugo il capo di tutti capi.!
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Genius, love it. Thank you, Best regards, TGV
@HRM.H
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear someone finally mention Huygens , often overlooked in the history of horology.
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌 He is a truly fascinating chap. Thank you my friend, Best regards, TGV
@JG-fg1ye
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding TGV
@MisterKnightly
Жыл бұрын
Here I am feeling inspired by a KZitem video again. How marvelous.
@thebogiebogie
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video TGV. Onward and Upward. Forza Roma!!
@05Rudey
Жыл бұрын
The gangster kit I strive to own, Tony Montana's Omega Watch, Tony Soprano's Gold St Christopher Pendant and Lucky Luciano's Devil Signet Ring.
@brianmason744
Жыл бұрын
What a great Sunday watch.👀 Much love good sir
@chrishennemeyer7276
Жыл бұрын
Nicely subtle inclusion of a brief "Dad's Army" clip ;)
@michaeltalley9411
Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video! The intro was Killer!
@StefanoMaggio
Жыл бұрын
great video sir! but Gue Pequeno killed me ahahaha
@kjeldpedersen666
Жыл бұрын
Hi TGV Wise and insightful as always and with great historical research as a background. Love these thematic videos of yours... I like the more discreet approach most when it comes to watch choices. Doesn’t necessarily mean that the piece isn’t quite expensive but I just don’t like to be too flashy😊 Keep up the good work👍
@MastinoNapoletano420
Жыл бұрын
Sei grande! Thanks for the shoutout to scugnizzi di Napoli! Forza Napoli Sempre!
@matbillings2533
Жыл бұрын
Came for Hugo but stayed for the history lesson! :)
@timothythompson4036
Жыл бұрын
Wow great video. Not only about watches but a great deal of social commentary.
@toddfleury7324
Жыл бұрын
Quality opening !
@horstkaniny3614
Жыл бұрын
Video leaved me speechless, so much interesting parts and stuff to think about, like a rollercoaster through “time” - is that still KZitem or the beginning of real video art? Like it, just wow!
@raylamont834
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video
@MyVideosWillCalmU
Жыл бұрын
Great video luv Hugo🤣👊🏾💯
@JuniorExecutive1987
Жыл бұрын
This brings me back to those videos in 2017 that brought me to The Urban Gentry. I wish I could like it twice!
@4evalost948
Жыл бұрын
As always your knowledge of watch history is impeccable hope everyone had a great weekend
@johnbonanni1731
Жыл бұрын
TGV your introduction is ALWAYS GREAT!
@edwardtodd2833
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson, would like to hear more about pinky rings.
@mirkosaligari
Жыл бұрын
Great content, great video, also your italian is not bad. 🙂
@indianasunsets5738
Жыл бұрын
Another thoroughly enjoyable "history of horology" video! Love the Tony Montana "floating hands" Omega! By the way, your wife's datejust is beautiful!
@edmiller873
Жыл бұрын
Another well done episode. More in depth than usual but I really liked that for this subject.
@michaelriera6277
Жыл бұрын
Great content
@andreaferratoengineering
Жыл бұрын
Classy contents. Ciao e grazie
@peterboyce1422
Жыл бұрын
Happiness the only true luxury… your hard work and videos certainly contribute to the Gentry’s happiness. Thanks.
@MrRoyck10
Жыл бұрын
Simply a brilliant historical content, I really appreciate your brilliance Guv’nor!
@genehammond7239
Жыл бұрын
Great episode , intro was priceless !!!👍
@ethanwalker7865
Жыл бұрын
Please make a series on watches of the Sopranos. I want a scene by scene breakdown for each episode of each watch featured. Please, I need it.
@ricola9661
Жыл бұрын
The Rolex Cellini ... an enviable ascension to the ultimate dress timepiece.
@bigdavedave9865
Жыл бұрын
Loved the Hugo scene 😂😂
@thereismoretolifethanrolex
Жыл бұрын
Cracking episode touching on so much pop culture alongside the all important horology. Keep 'em coming.
@patrickjean-philippe7679
Жыл бұрын
Nice subject !
@FFFFelix
Жыл бұрын
Best. Intro. Ever! 😂 👌🏽
@robertm.roland5809
Жыл бұрын
I love your episodes that go over the history of watches; fantastic video! Can you please create more videos on this theme?
@Wall1885
Жыл бұрын
Perfect Sunday viewing
@markhpluygers2226
Жыл бұрын
There are various clips of Kenny Everett that relate to UG. . His last clips are showing him wearing ‘I think’ a rather smart Patek. Can you confirm and enjoy a huge laugh at one of the most treasured British Entertainers of the 1970/80’s. I would be thrilled to identify what watch he was wearing. It’s Gold, it’s kind of round and I hope Kenny (after all his hard work), would have a qulity timepiece.
@bogrot69
Жыл бұрын
I live in Vancouver CA and was fortunate to be on the set of the film Unforgettable while one of Ray Liotta's scenes was being filmed. I've always been a fan so it was a real treat for me. Great video as always T. Cheers!
@jamesaddison665
Жыл бұрын
It's a shame that, despite playing such an important role in the development of timepieces, British watch and clockmaking (in terms of movements anyway) has all but disappeared.
@theurbangentry
Жыл бұрын
I could not agree more, it is a real shame. If I had duck takes money I would buy Charles Frodsham and bring them back. Thank you my friend, I am glad I am not the only one who thinks about this. Best regards, TGV
@DonaldPerley
Жыл бұрын
British movements, including Frodsham, these days seems to be mostly exquisite pieces have made in single digit quantities per year.
@jamesaddison665
Жыл бұрын
@@diydad7704 thank you for the link. I recognise many of the names on the site. While it's great that watch design is making a resurgence in the UK, I wouldn't call the companies I saw 'watch makers'. The majority design the watches and cases in the UK, but manufacturing and assembly takes place abroad, and utilises bought in movements. There are some really nice pieces, but it's a stretch to call them British watches.
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