I've only recently come across his channel, so have only really watched the more recent videos. I find him quite engaging and entirely bearable in the main, but I did watch a video of his from a few years ago and felt there was a marked difference in his 'personality/persona' in the older video which made him grate a bit on me - perhaps his 'style' has softened over the years?
Only watched a few from his channel, the intros wound me up more than anything. Other day he was flying a toy plane around a room making plane noises.....
He is churning out a lot of content and does engage quite well with his subscribers etc, from that side of things you can’t fault him.
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I have better things to do with my money (and time) but if you want to chip in to help Archie buy, review and then destroy a Lion Shark...
https://www.gofundme.com/squalereview
Haha ^^^
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Oh, that's a tempting donation. I don't mind TGV, but I can see why people dislike him and I can forgive him for most of those faults in the pursuit of enjoying himself and creating some enjoyable content (others may disagree, fair enough) - BUT - that colour scheme is unforgiveable and the tie-in is tenuous.
That's true of most things. Most of the journalists seem to be freelance. It Makes sense that they'd request pieces that they're interested in to begin with, why waste your time/money otherwise?Originally Posted by caye031
Genuine question - who are watches like this supposed to be aimed at?
I can imagine the conversation in the pub:
"hey, what's that logo thing on your watch"
"oh, it's a family crest"
"Didn't know you had a family crest?"
Oh, er... I don't, it's the family crest of, er...well a guy on youtube actually... he does videos about watches and stuff..."
*All friends get up and leave*
How much?!
Ahh. I forgot, it's because he doesn't dofor free.
Yes it's an odd logo for a dive watch.
I quite like the Squale shark logo, but compare the Squale logo on the website which has a very shark like nose and mouth to the Squale logo printed on the watch, it's too long, it looks odd, more like a fish or cat fish head.
I wouldn’t buy a limited edition Rolex for 10p if it was associated with TGV.
If I ever let YouTube run and the next auto play video is one of his I move like lightning to hit the skip button. He makes my skin crawl.
I think you can block a channel. Don't exert yourself on his behalf.
''Great hatred in a little room.''
I guess the gimmick logo branding of decently made watches , well it’s a tad lower down the scale form of or as bad as the 007 tie in omegas.
But of that ilk nonetheless and pretty hammy .
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That conversation would never happen in a pub. Not even at a tz gtg. Mainly due to the generally held view that there are over 1 million more interesting topics than watches. ;-)
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The Omega Speedy Tuesday was also done by RJ from Fratello, and that has been a massive hit. Obviously being a gorgeous watch has helped. Of course no way I'm equating RJ to TGV
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As someone who has fairly recently (last 12 months) got into watch collecting I have to say I've really enjoyed watching TVG's content. His enthusiasm is infectious and the production quality is streets ahead of most other YouTube watch channels. I really like that he dedicates so much airtime to brands like Seiko, Timex and Casio. I recently got hold of a Timex Navi Harbour off the back of his review and was really happy with it, and have bought and sold a number of Seiko 5's too and really enjoyed doing so.
People take these things way too seriously. He's just a guy who clearly loves watches, he repeatedly says he's an enthusiast not an expert, and I think some of what he does (the white glove reviews) is a touch tongue in cheek. He's managed to take his hobby and turn it into a brand that works for him - good luck to him I say. Really don't get why people have to be so negative or vindictive, probably says more about them than anything else.
Tim Mosso is a true legend for sure. I don’t think there is a more knowledgeable person than him.
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I watch a lot of watch content on YouTube but I can't stand that guy... ergh
Me too. I find everything about him to be fake. He his "posh" accent is put in.
He tries to act all cultured and well read but you can't tell it's all fluff because he uses certain words inappropriately. E.g. constantly describing watch collecting as being into horology? No, you nor I are interested in the science of time keeping, we're not into wall clocks, sand timbers, sundials, or mechanics/engineering of watches. We just admire wristwatches. He'd describe a watch as a horological marvel. He's just using obscure words to come across sophisticated but the misuse of the word just makes him look try hard, desperate and vain.
His "family crest" is probably fake, it looks very modern. Is he an aristocrat? If so what is his family lineage? I think it's all made up.
Most Americans can't tell the difference between someone whose really posh and someone whose fake. So he can have all this stuff put on and they won't be none the wiser.
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You are TVG and I claim my £5!
Lmfao sprayed my tea. Was it the “won’t be none the wiser”?
Well I guess he's doing something right, that monstrosity of a watch sold out.
I saw on WUS a month or two ago that TGV and Chris Vail (NTH watches) have collaborated on a watch. The watch holds no interest for me as I do not like TGV or NTH watches, but I'm sure it will sell well.
Initially on starting to read this thread, I had no idea who you were talking about, until I looked him up.
I recently discovered his videos while researching various GMT watches.
To be fair, I did find them ok, I have seen much worse.
The only thing that middle annoyed me was the classical music - nothing against classical, however, I was trying to listen to what he was saying.
I thought that was really funny,
Not sure why all the hate for TGV? i enjoy his content. Is there any real proof that his personality & background are not genuine?
I think the concern is his personality IS genuine! He does come across as a tad pretentious and obsequious. Personally, I don’t dislike him- each to their own- but I can understand why he might annoy others. I just avoid his channel.
A lot of animosity from some on here for TGV. He is making pretty decent content as far as I am concerned. The vitriol seems like begrudgery to me.
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Ha. Yeah he's quite affected, playing the Englishman in New York and definitely targeting the american viewers - this side of the pond, wouldn't you be more likely to hide any aristocratic heritage. I can definitely see it winding some up, I just find it quite funny.
I found him when first contemplating my blue dial navitimer and he was the only video I could find, and often his production is better and more engaging than others so I don't mind the odd one popping up now and again.
I think the first video I saw he was waiting in a departure lounge and was like "Oh sorry guys, they're just calling my plane, I've gotta go" - mate, it's not like WE started videoing you?!
His everyday carry videos annoy me greatly !
A torch ???? A spare hardrive ???? A phillips screw driver ????? A copy of Michelangelos greatest work ??
Stop it you try hard !!!
Love a bit of TGV. Anything that gets people to love all things watches can’t be bad
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I think his video's are watchable but a bit too long. I've watched him for a while and appreciate he comments on the more affordable end of the spectrum but he now seems to be a wee bit up his own chuff like the awful Theo who can apparently lick his own prostate.
Vintage squale (NOS, when they were second brand, spirotechnique) is likable but they somehow ruined that. Some of the watches are just groce.
Now that's funny!
Definitely true though!
The problem with TGV is not so much him but his entourage. He has a legion of idiotic followers who will troll you for daring to disagree. I'm sure it has become some kind of cult.
There are genuinely people in the group who rate a squale as their grail watch. Now don't get me wrong, each and everyone of us has their own budget and that's fair enough, but he seems to have convinced certain followers that a squale is equivalent to a Submariner and questioning that will result in pitchforks. Selling junk to idiots doesn't sit well with me, even if caveat emptor.
And T&H? Full of redials, water damaged pieces and crazy prices in the shop.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
You are absolutely spot on in your assessment. I noticed Chris Vail from NTH watches attracts the same kind of trolls over at WUS. God forbid you should disagree with one of these TGV or Chris Vail fanboys.
pmsl.. never saw that vid but i know this is exactly the sort of crap he'd do.
I quite like TGV's presentation style but there is a definite move of late towards microbrands, particularly American microbrands. I can't help but feel he's playing a sort of shill game for the likes of the insufferable Doc Vail and the videos are becoming little more than extended adverts and clickbait of the "FIVE WATCHES YOU MUST SEE TO BELIEVE!" type of thing.
It's a shame, but instead of honest reviews, we get paid-for endorsements.
100% pure shill. It's painful.
Yes , ridiculous . Opinels , TGV inscribed Parker pens , knives , spare NATO’s , spare g shock just incase . Yes and my favourite- a big fat man bag to put it all in !
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I still like the channel regardless of all the critiques .
https://youtu.be/RRAHpgAbMmU
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https://youtu.be/pmXY7Dl_T8Y
Enjoy
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As annoying as TGV may be he is not nearly as insufferable as Doc Vail. Doc Vail comes across as such a blowhard.
Brilliant 🤣
Very funny!
Excellent video.
His voice is hardly what I would call POSH (Port Out, Starboard Home) in fact it reminds me of Lewis Hamilton's accent...so transatlantic Stevenage...
Made me titter especially the gloves then the seal.
Hahaha, PMSL!Spot on.
F.T.F.A.
I enjoy watching his channel and think he's harmless enough despite the odd pretention - this video absolutely killed me though!
He's alright....wasn't sure about it at first, but he's OK.........
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