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Guide | 2 months ago

My 2026 EDC Starting at $5: Most Worn Watches, Sunglasses, Knives, Straps, Men's Jewelry Guide +More

Today's video is all about my EDC Essentials for 2026! In this annual video I share new additions to my Every Day Carry, including must-have EDC items and favorites. From my most worn watches this year—including (spoilers) the Hanhart 417ES Red Lion Mark II, Breitling Navitimer, Rolex Submariner 14060, Tudor Oyster Prince Date-Day "Vice President," Hamilton Khaki 36mm GS Mechanical, Rolex Explorer, G-Shock Mudman G9000, Breitling Aerospace and more—to high quality leather goods including my go-to wallet, and the best sunglasses from Persol both new and old, I cover a lot in this video. I also discuss the best pocket knives for everyday carry and for more formal occasions, and why I love the Benchmade Griptilian and classic Lionsteel Barlow knife compared to the rest of the collection. If you love or are new to jewelry, this video includes a men's jewelry guide on necklaces, bracelets, and a segment on bespoke jewelry, featuring my go-to handcrafted, custom made signet rings and pendents. And of course, this year's EDC wouldn't be complete without some of the most useful EDC items and gear out there including the best multitools, survival gear, classic pens, the best headphones for jogging, inspiring books, the most compact travel case for glasses, and the best watch case for travel with more than one watch. What's in your 2026 EDC? Please share in the comments!

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Thank you for watching The Urban Gentry channel, home of the #wristwatchcheck! Check out my other videos for more watch and lifestyle content.

If Luxury Watch Ads Were Real: https://youtu.be/znMGzDEGSBA

Watch Collecting Ruined My Life: https://youtu.be/mVfPGGFWK4M

Best and Worst Watches of 2025: https://youtu.be/ImD4IWcJKhc

My 2025 State of the Collection: https://youtu.be/-vPlugyN0vk

My 2025 EDC Update: https://youtu.be/_Jo7jkt9kVQ

Presenting the Hanhart X Gentry Labs Red Lion Mk II Watch: https://youtu.be/UsPJMDq46Sc

The Essential Guide to Watches & Strap Pairing: https://youtu.be/hjjAfCYTikM

Top 10 Watch Collecting Mistakes: https://youtu.be/Dxu70cRBFcM

The Hidden Meanings of the Luxury Watch: https://youtu.be/P9rZsUjBRrM

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My 2026 EDC Starting at $5: Most Worn Watches, Sunglasses, Knives, Straps, Men's Jewelry Guide +More

Guide | 2 months ago

Today's video is all about my EDC Essentials for 2026! In this annual video I share new additions to my Every Day Carry, including must-have EDC items and favorites. From my most worn watches this year—including (spoilers) the Hanhart 417ES Red Lion Mark II...

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Was This Worth Waiting 13 Years For? - Is Boards Of Canada's Inferno Their Best Album Yet?

Review | 2 months ago

More of the same, did BOC drop the ball, or is this the best electronic album of 2026? Well, it took 13 years for the highly elusive and cryptic Scottish dynamically ranged duo to craft this latest album, and it profoundly surprised me. Join me for an ultra...

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Is Longines The New Omega? - Why Did I Jump Ship After Owning Dozens Of Seamasters & Speedmasters?

Podcast | 2 months ago

I used to be a die hard Omega fan, and Longines did nothing for me. This was the status quo for decades and continued into the first 10 years of The Urban Gentry, but fast forward to 2026, when I not only don't have any Seamaster or Speedies in my collectio...

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New Hamilton Khaki Mechanical 36mm: The Best Watch Under $750 Of 2026? + What They All Missed

Guide | 2 months ago

The world may have gone crazy for the AP Swatch collaboration, but what they really missed is this Hamilton Khaki Mechanical in a 36mm size. Why is this so important? Well, it not only celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, but in a watch in...

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Watch Hunting In NYC: It Took 2 Years To Find The Ultimate Breitling - My Navitimer B01 Adventure

Podcast | 3 months ago

Today I take you on a mini horological adventure into the heart of New York City to track down an insanely cool watch that I have been hunting for several years. In fact, not only do I unbox and get to experience this latest purchase, but I also visit some ...

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Why So Underrated? - A Swiss Diver That Inspired Omega & Seiko's Turtle: Squale 2001 Marina Militare

Guide | 3 months ago

Today I review one of the most influential, underrated, ahead of its time, and most capable Swiss automatic dive watches that has been brought back in a smaller 41.5 mm size. The Squale 2001 was not only the choice of Jacques Cousteau, but it's now also the...

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Why I Didn't Buy My Dream Patek & How I Found Happiness Collecting Watches Beyond The Hype

Guide | 3 months ago

In March I walked away from pulling the trigger on my dream Patek, the World Time ref. 5130G. It's a brand I have a strong love/hate relationship with. Why is this? Why did I chose a simple mechanical Hamilton GS Khaki field watch instead? Surprisingly, it ...

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A Few Extra Observations Of The New 41mm Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole

Review | 4 months ago

Today a quick addendum to my recent hands on full review of one of 2026's most important new releases. #wristwatchcheck #watch #watches #2026 #nyc #theurbangentry #bulova #speedmaster #moonwatch

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FINALLY! A Smaller Bulova Lunar Pilot: Hands On Review - Still The Best Omega Speedmaster Killer?

Guide | 4 months ago

It's taken nearly a decade, but it's finally here! Bulova have listened to watch enthusiasts and delivered the smallest Lunar Pilot yet in a 41mm size. But why has it taken so long? And what are the differences compared to the previous larger 43mm and 45mm ...

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What Watch Was I Wearing In My First EVER Urban Gentry YouTube Video?

Short | 4 months ago

Recently I shared an unboxing of my latest acquisition (linked in this video)—a super cool vintage Hamilton Khaki that few know or talk about, but has an insanely cool real world British military and espionage history. During that video, an OG (Original Gen...

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Unboxing A REAL James Bond Watch + Hamilton's New Khaki King & The Ultimate 36mm Mechanical

Guide | 4 months ago

James Bond is most famous for wearing the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster, perhaps more than all his other watches in the franchise. His creator Ian Fleming wore the equally iconic Rolex Explorer 1016, and hence, name dropped the brand throughout t...

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BEWARE Your Enemy - There's NOTHING Smart About Wearing An Apple Watch

Short | 4 months ago

Recently I made an in-depth video exploring the hidden dangers of smart watch technology and the multitude of ways it can potentially be used to harm or defraud not just the wearer, but possibly those around them too. While naturally there are always except...

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