Unboxing The Watch That Made Patek Famous: For Less Than $1000, An Automatic For True Collectors

I own a Universal White Shadow Gold with textured gray dial ❤❤❤❤ absolutely love it!

Just got a Maurice Lacroix Ellipse from the 1990s which is old new stock…. amazingly thin

If you ever want to sell the blue one hmu, definitely my dream (dress-) watch :D

Man.. I’m now really obsessed with the shadow line. Loved the design of Patek’s ellipse. It’s not a common taste I think but, as a watch enthusiast I don’t really care about other peoples perspectives. Thanks again for the great video!

Omega Speedmaster. Gift to myself when I became an Airline Pilot.

The White Shadow is an example of stunning design language. Perfect on so many counts. It doesn't have a bad angle.

do you still have the White Shadow - white dial Roman numerals? I have been looking for this configuration on the strap for a while and have had no luckk

Hello, any idea What the 1980 inscription signifies on the case back? I've seen it on another one on sale on eBay.

The human experience is in the watches of the heart❤.

Hello TGV! Loved the video so much it has inspired me to hunt down one of these Shadows. I'm looking at one right now that seems to tick all the boxes but I notice it has a link in the bracelet (where the bracelet meets the case) that is either broken or missing. Looking at your example it seems to have a similar "missing link" inbetween the 11 and 12 indices. Do you happen to know if something like this is due to damage or did they came this way from the factory?

Loved this video. But I don’t think the good ones are under $1000 anymore? Maybe I’m late to the party once again? 😂

You mentioned an Italian forum with a deep dive on the 2-66 movement. I’ve been looking for more information on that movement. Can you share a link?

I fully shared in your joy. :)

Watch videos don't get any better than this one...

TGV, Gracias! I have been watching you and Marc for the last three weeks and its motivated me to break out my collection. I had put away my mostly Rado collection but looking to add a few more models. Gracias!

Hi there ! I am a big fan of yours and think i share a similar passion for UG as you do. I noticed that this white shadow had a 1980 engraving on the case back. Do you happen to know why that is ? Thanks

To be honest, it's more feminine than masculine, but contento tu, contenti tutti! 😅
Yeah, sell the one on strap and keep the one with integrated bracelet, you'll be happy for sure!
Ciao!

I love this camera orientation reminds me of the New York days!

Thank you for all your amazing content! I would have never known this incredible history if not for your passion for watches. Side note: I vote for keeping the blue dial, the white is amazing but that blue dialed piece is ridiculously awesome!

Many of these high end watches look like $300 watches from 6 feet away. Royal Oak,,, you have to pick it up and read the name . many $500 Seikos look better and DONT NEED SERVICING at $900 a time.
I had a brand new watch that cost more than my car, it got water inside it and cost $450 to fix it and i sold it

This guy looks like the IB associate that never got promoted…

Wibble

Amazing story!

Universal Jeneve is my favorite brand vintage brand that i never wear 🤪 , i am a tall dude with BIG wrist....you won't believe how many times i was sitting down at the desk and my tears was dropped on a beautiful UJ piece that looked like girl's watch on my wrists...😭

Looks like dollar store crap

Casio duro the best price quality watch ever, thank me later

I'll buy the Roman! What a beautiful pair of watches. Te felicito.

"...there's a waiting list..." shows a clip of sheeps. Brilliant.

Quale dei due mi vendi?😅

White Shad is beaut

I missed out on a white shadow earlier in the year. It's one that got away and I'm still kicking myself. Then again, so many watches in the world... Great video TGV. As always.

Great video. Beautiful watch. You could just 'dive into' that blue..

Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.

Wow these are affordable

WHERE IS THE PLASTIC FAKE ROLEX SUBMARINER CHINA ! !
GIVE SWATCH A RUN FOR THERE MONEY. How about that idea

Video on point as usual SIR

Btw TGV I interested in hearing your opinion about the aqua terra

If we beat inflation and some prosperity lies ahead, then dress watches will be trendy. Good show!

F**k keep it both 👍🏼

TGV, I was never interested in the Golden Ellipse, but the White Shadow on the mesh bracelet is stunning!

You have “the illness”. My friend….Talk to knive collectors they have it too……..the Vintage Virus has bit my obsession for watches lately

Keep the blue one!

Another horological history feast 😊
For me, the white dial is just a class above. It will never look dated or out of place. It is, frankly, a design classic that needs to be preserved in a museum.
As for trends, I think dress watches are a while off from being on point which is another great reason to have them and keep some semblance of individuality from the masses.

sell the white roman numeral one and sell it to me. been stalking that one on ebay for ever and i can't seem to catch one. great video as always TGV.

Tristano, tu sei un ergastolano e l'unica cosa che ti interessa sono i soldi e non i rapporti con le persone…. ti sei rivelato uno schianto

Tough call, TGV! Your new white shadow has been growing on me as the video progressed, to the point that I might ever so slightly prefer that one over your older one. In my opinion, it might look slightly more refined and exclusive... but it's very close.

Certo che devi vendere il white shadow con numeri romani.... a me 😅. Great pieces, watches and video alike

A contender for the thinnest automatic movement might also be Frederic Piguet, at 2.35mm with an off-center rotor (FP71 / 716)...

Excellent choice. And yo answer your question,yes,I think the integrated bracelet trend on dress watches is coming back..and I help it with my Quartz Omega Constellation Manhattan from my collection