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Hi nico you inspired me to get a watch. I have some mental stuff that makes it hard for me read analog so I bought a Casio F91W I love it so much. Thank you for teaching me about this world and entertaining me along the way.
Missed the most important bit about Habring: Richard was the man who created the IWC Doppelchronograph, and is more or less considered a wizard when it comes to the Valjoux 7750. Matter of fact, that deadbeat seconds reference you called out is a dramatically reworked 7750. Pretty neat.
Great video. I'm so glad that you started with Maen but you left out the model that really stands out, the Manhattan 37, a tribute to the Vacheron Constantin 2215 of 1975. I ordered it in May and received it this week. For US$700, it compares well with Longines models that cost three to four times the price and is unbelievably elegant and has a stunning dial.
Sarpaneva out of Finland has some amazingly beautiful moon phase watches. I personally love the Lunations Black Ruthenium and the Näkki Harvest Moon. Thank you for all the great content you create! Keeps me interested in drawing my own watch designs!
Yes! We are now officially in the educational era of Nico Leonard. Been waiting for something like this, not just the Rolexes, Pateks & APs, sure they’re great but after a while it just gets samey.
Hi Nico and team! Love the content! The brand I love is probably a little known out there, but make phenomenal chronographs: Hanhart. I am confident very few people know about their offerings and pedigree.
Zelos is another kickstarter gem. Swiss movements, exotic materials, at affordable prices. Meteorite dials, a dial made from parts from the sr-71 blackbird, "damascus" titanium cases. Cool watches for sure
Love Maen. Was hoping to keep that brand to myself. Not easy as they truly make beautiful watches. The Manhattan is mu favorite. I know its based of a Vacheron Constantin model from the 70's. The finishing is insane for the money I dont know how they do it and stay in business. The Brooklyn 36 with the creme dial is top notch. I plan on owning them all. Only other brand that has my attention like this right now is Lorier. While Lorier uses mostly miyota movements I like how they may use 3 or 4 iconic vintage pieces and select different elements from each to create a new piece that is all their own. It just works imo.
My go to daily wear is currently an ARAGON. Talk about good value for money!! Bulletproof-they take everything thrown at them. Great designs, tried and true movements that include both Japanese and Swiss models, and mind boggling pricing for what you get.
Hi Nico ! Love from India 🇮🇳 Have you heard of a brand named Titan? They are very popular in here, cheapest yet brilliant movements I would imagine. I have a watch from 2018 for less than 10 GBP ( INR 1000) and it is still accurate! Also would like your opinion on Svalbard watches !
I bought the Hudson 38 no date last year. It's an amazing watch all around and punches well above its weight. Maen nailed the finishing, specs, design, and proportions. Super comfortable on wrist with a very comfortable bracelet. I'd strongly encourage anyone looking for a sub $1000 watch to consider the brand.
@@stefanpasha5070 I have a 6.75in wrist and it honestly fits amazing. It has a little heft to it and the bracelet is very comfortable. The Skymaster looks like an amazing piece as well. It also comes with a jubilee, which is probably even more comfortable than the Hudson's bracelet, and also looks better imho. If you have a larger wrist then it'll probably fit you like a 36-37mm fits most other people. In any case, you'll probably get used to the size in a couple weeks and not even feel like it's too small. I wouldn't hesitate about pulling the trigger on one; they're great watches.
Earnshaw should be included in this list . Its owned by Darthmouth Brands LTD. It’s a Hong Kong based Watch brand and it’s Quality is very good . They sell Luxury Watches at Affordable Prices.
Frederique Constant is a very Underrated Brand . It’s Watches are very good and classy . FC has reached the Level of Longines And Tag Heuer in very short Time .
I Agree bro . I own A FC Classics and it’s Very good looking And of Course Swiss Made Quality . It’s Far Better than Rado . It would take some more years to reach the True Level of Longines .
Frederique Constant Really makes Very Classy and Good Watches Comparable to Brands like TAG Heuer And Breitling . It is already at the Level of Longines in terms of Quality and Value .
the brand i rlly miss in your videos in general is Montblanc!!! they not only produce outstanding writing instruments but also absolutely stunning and, compared to the big shots, affordable watches. Being from Biel Switzerland which is the mecca of watch making, i know that repair statistics have montblanc on the leaderboard with other brands like ap.. meaning they have the least reported mechanical issues.. Rolex is far worse on that list. Also Montblancs history with Rieussec, the "inventor" of the chronograph is mind blowingly unpopular. Plz bring a video!
Montblanc is really Minerva, very old Swiss brand, known for their incredible movements. They were one of the watchmakers, that were pushing the industry forward. After being acquired in the end by Richemont, Minerva’s legacy continues under Montblanc brand.
They’re not really those obscure brands .. Nico not doing so much research, just picking 5 lesser known brands (but all quite popular between enthusiasts) and making a clickbait video for novices out of them. Lazy Dutch walrus!
Nico you might not have heard of Otsuka Lotec. They are a small watch company out of Japan and hand make all their parts outside of the movements without the use of heavy common day machinery. They only have 4 current models and this year they have only produce I believe 50 or so of their 7.5 model.
Hey Nico, let me tell you about a brand from India - HMT Watches. They started producing watches in 1961 in collaboration with Citizen and soon started making them completely in-house. The case, crystal, movements and even the spring and pinions were made in-house and dare I say they produce the worlds cheapest mechanical and automatic watches till now. However the factories were closed in 2016 and they produce very few watches with what they have now. Nothing is perfect about these watches but man they have a legacy of being India's first home brand.
I've got a MAEN on preorder here for about 6 weeks now the Manhatthan 37 in salmon, I saw it, loved it and ordered it but have to wait till November/December though for it to shipped.
A hidden gem of a brand you should cover is Horage. Lots of good independent watchmaking from them. At first I was stoked that I knew all the brands you mentioned and then I was like, shit I need get out more and do other things besides watches lol
Hey Nico! I love the Scottish microbrand AnOrdain. Their fume dials are beautiful. I know H. Moser brought out one with a better movement but the AnOrdain watch did it first and for far cheaper. I've been on the waitlist for one for 2 years now 😂
I'm a big fan of your watch reviews! Could you please consider reviewing some Titan watches, like the elegant Titan Edge, sophisticated Titan Regalia, and the intriguing Titan Automatic? Your expert insights on these Indian timepieces would be awesome. Can't wait for your next video!
Nico you are the man. I love watches but way too poor for a proper one. Mad love to you and the team you have an invaluble service thank you. Love the content and the education.
I heard about every one of those brands. But have You heard about watches from Poland: Balticus: microbrand with core models centered around sea and maritime themes Xicorr: microbrand with models focusing on automotive, dials are homages to dashboards of cars manufactured in Poland in 20th century Błonie: reactivated brand from the 1960s. Those were the first watches made in Poland after WWII. The factory was eventually shutdown due to Soviet influence. Recently watches are being again made under this brand name Albert Riele: reactivated Swiss brand, owned by Polish jewellery house Apart.
Seems quite inspired by this year's GPHG nominees, not a bad thing tho! Also, the comment section is a gold-mine for cool brands. I personally enjoy seconde/seconde ' s collabs (mainly on his insta account) and the brands he works with, e.g isotope, maen which was featured here and some other cool ones. Ikepod is a cool brand with very interesting designs and affordable prices that comes to mind besides all the above. Great video, looking into a Behrens Constell now....
As someone who has spent 7 years preparing to launch my own Swiss made watch brand and am launching on kick starter in 3 months. It’s great to see this and ironic to see that the brand we see as our biggest bench mark was mentioned straight away at the start.
I purchased 3 years ago a Maurice Lacroix Aikon 41mm with the green dial i love that watch (as i work in a watch store ive had alot of people telling me that they like the design of the watch but theyve never heared of it)
I like more videos like this. I simply can’t afford the big name watches and I’m aware of most of them without seeing your videos. I wish you would do more great watches we never heard of along with a series on best watches under 1000, 2000, ect….. I own few watches under 300 but I did come off my alley a little and bought a Steinhart titanium. Looks similar to the Batman. I’ve really enjoy this watch. My kids are a little older and I’m looking to spend 2500 on my next watch. The Maen has really caught my eye! Thanks for what you do!
Im going to say that value for money wise there's a few watches I'd always go for. They are: Nr1 the prx chronograph Nr2 the longines spirit 40mm Nr3 the longines conquest 2023 Nr4 the grand seiko SBGX quartz Nr5 the certina ds action 38/43 Why these in particular? Because they're all delivering imo very versatile and timeless designs that can totally be your one watch collection and work in 90% of situations. Plus they're all watches that can easily sit next to much more expensive pieces later on in your journey.
Hi Nico! I have loved watches since my childhood but have learnt a lot about watches from you. My passion for watches has grown so much. You probably won't have heard of Indian watch brands like Fastrack and Titan which are pretty popular in India. Would be interested in your views on such regional brands.
Islander watches are another brand that have fantastic value for money. They use mostly Seiko and Miyota movements but for the $300-$500 range they’re really beautifully made with some awesome dials that are almost Grand Seiko-esque. Made in New York as well and not China, for whatever that’s worth lol
Heard of all of them... so here another under the radar Brand: Atelier Wen. Amazing handmade Guilloché dials, hand polished cases and bracelets, amazing price for the craftsmanship.
Hi Nico and the team , always enjoy your channel and because of your content I have recently purchased my first quality watch ( Tudor black bay Pepsi) absolutely love it thanks for the recommendation, would you in the future be possibly considering watch manufacture if so I’m in , keep up doing what you’re doing just quality.
Thank you for showcasing these incredible brands. I’ve heard of Maen and Chronoswiss but never heard of the others. You are genuinely making the watch world better with your loud mouth and passion Niko. Love ya for that. And please keep swearing you mad c***.
Nico: - '(...) dat fer 6 or 7 thoysund poyds!! 😮' J/k mate, good vid and I definitely agree with Chrono Tokyo being amazing, and Behrens as well. The superlight square B&R lookalike is pretty cool IMO.
There are a few quality watch brands hailing from Chicago. Three stand out to me: Astor & Banks, Haim, and Wolfpoint. Quality movements, beautiful dials, and great people running the companies.
Hey Nico! Love the vids, honestly my new favourite 'unknown' microbrand is a little company from Japan called 'Kuoe Kyoto' and their watches just look and feel amazing, Highly recommend for the price
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just joking mate keep up the videos
Where is Edox Nico?
Hey nico, please review Titan watches
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what are you on about
@akotov
Hi nico you inspired me to get a watch. I have some mental stuff that makes it hard for me read analog so I bought a Casio F91W I love it so much. Thank you for teaching me about this world and entertaining me along the way.
Also got a casio, god tier shit
Ooh, went straight to the God Tier watch without bothering with Rolexes or similar ordinary stuff.
Goes without saying that I too have a Casio F91W. 😁
The best watch of all time! Good choice.
GOD TIER
The Lange&Söhne Zeitwerk is a digital watch too. Just that it is mechanical and f***** expensive😂
So glad to see Maen getting some run. I’ve been scooping them up for stupid cheap the last couple years and I love showing them to watch guys.
Missed the most important bit about Habring: Richard was the man who created the IWC Doppelchronograph, and is more or less considered a wizard when it comes to the Valjoux 7750. Matter of fact, that deadbeat seconds reference you called out is a dramatically reworked 7750. Pretty neat.
and they also have an instagram page
Yes! Thank you
Great video. I'm so glad that you started with Maen but you left out the model that really stands out, the Manhattan 37, a tribute to the Vacheron Constantin 2215 of 1975. I ordered it in May and received it this week. For US$700, it compares well with Longines models that cost three to four times the price and is unbelievably elegant and has a stunning dial.
Good to have you on the team Nico! Looking forward to reading some controversial columns 😅
Sarpaneva out of Finland has some amazingly beautiful moon phase watches. I personally love the Lunations Black Ruthenium and the Näkki Harvest Moon.
Thank you for all the great content you create! Keeps me interested in drawing my own watch designs!
Yes! We are now officially in the educational era of Nico Leonard. Been waiting for something like this, not just the Rolexes, Pateks & APs, sure they’re great but after a while it just gets samey.
He's been educational for a long time
So happy to see Kurono here ! I absolutely love the MORI !
Nico calling Hitler a communist is probably the best thing about this video 😂
It's about as true as saying that Hublot make good watches.
He was a socialist.
That's okay. My dad unironically thinks he was a socialist
@@TrulyZer0 Isn't there socialism in nation socialism?
@@trypanosome sure, but the American Democratic party isn't pro-democracy.
ATELIER WEN, the most amazing guilloche
Behrens watches are absolutely incredible feats of engineering mate, thanks for tuning me into this brand.
Hi Nico and team! Love the content! The brand I love is probably a little known out there, but make phenomenal chronographs: Hanhart. I am confident very few people know about their offerings and pedigree.
Thanks for sharing :D
@@NicoLeonard ur so chubby nico
@@NicoLeonard Hanhart is class, made famous by Steve McQueen wearing their 417ES. Great pick!
@@NicoLeonardwhat's your opinion for Lorus ??
Hanhart Pioneer One, is next on the list for me.
Finally Chronoswiss getting some love! Been a fan of theirs since the early 2000s.
I learned about Grönefeld because Nico Leonard's grail watch is gronefeld chronograph.
and it is a insane and awsome watch
Zelos is another kickstarter gem. Swiss movements, exotic materials, at affordable prices. Meteorite dials, a dial made from parts from the sr-71 blackbird, "damascus" titanium cases. Cool watches for sure
Thanks to this, and more reviews of Maen; I ordered my first mechanical watch to commemorate finally becoming a home owner
I saw Maen in person at Chicago Windup. Great watches and great people!
I love MAEN especially their Manhattan line.
If heard of all, except Behrens… you got me with that one. I actually own a Habring2 Erwin. Fenomenal watch and the level of finishing is superb.
I ordered the maen Brooklyn 36. And I’m happy that Nico approves. I pre ordered it tho for 700. Now they go for 850. Not 670
Nico is referring to the price without VAT.
The next watch I'll buy is Maen! It's absolutely stunning, and as a Dutchman it has an extra plus!
Although it’s quite popular for a micro brand, I think Zelos offers insane value for money.
So many under the radar great watch brands, Stowa & Damasko from Germany, Ming from Malaysia, Doxa from Switzerland and CWC from UK.
Love Maen. Was hoping to keep that brand to myself. Not easy as they truly make beautiful watches. The Manhattan is mu favorite. I know its based of a Vacheron Constantin model from the 70's. The finishing is insane for the money I dont know how they do it and stay in business. The Brooklyn 36 with the creme dial is top notch. I plan on owning them all. Only other brand that has my attention like this right now is Lorier. While Lorier uses mostly miyota movements I like how they may use 3 or 4 iconic vintage pieces and select different elements from each to create a new piece that is all their own. It just works imo.
Was looking to get a Manhattan soon, how easy are they to acquire?
My go to daily wear is currently an ARAGON. Talk about good value for money!! Bulletproof-they take everything thrown at them. Great designs, tried and true movements that include both Japanese and Swiss models, and mind boggling pricing for what you get.
Hi Nico ! Love from India 🇮🇳
Have you heard of a brand named Titan? They are very popular in here, cheapest yet brilliant movements I would imagine. I have a watch from 2018 for less than 10 GBP ( INR 1000) and it is still accurate!
Also would like your opinion on Svalbard watches !
Bahi mai aise he kisi ko to dhund rahatha❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳
@@alamgolandaj4749ha bhai❤
Also Hmt Kohinoor wine red. What a watch it is. Just pure beauty
I bought the Hudson 38 no date last year. It's an amazing watch all around and punches well above its weight. Maen nailed the finishing, specs, design, and proportions. Super comfortable on wrist with a very comfortable bracelet. I'd strongly encourage anyone looking for a sub $1000 watch to consider the brand.
Hi, how does it fit on your wrist? I have a big wrist and was thinking to get the skymaster now in October, but i fear it might be a little small.
@@stefanpasha5070 I have a 6.75in wrist and it honestly fits amazing. It has a little heft to it and the bracelet is very comfortable. The Skymaster looks like an amazing piece as well. It also comes with a jubilee, which is probably even more comfortable than the Hudson's bracelet, and also looks better imho. If you have a larger wrist then it'll probably fit you like a 36-37mm fits most other people. In any case, you'll probably get used to the size in a couple weeks and not even feel like it's too small. I wouldn't hesitate about pulling the trigger on one; they're great watches.
@@SunsetSheen Thank you for the reply. I might get one and tell you about it when I get it! Wish you all the best!
You lose Nico, I’ve heard of all 5 and own a Maen 🙌🏼
I love the enthusiasm for Indy brands here. Right on!
Arnold and Son isn't talked about much either. Their Globetrotter is a great masterpiece
I'm gonna go with Echo-Neutra. Top Vintage feeling and shapes for nostalgia, affordable and they make some crazy limited pieces
Earnshaw should be included in this list . Its owned by Darthmouth Brands LTD. It’s a Hong Kong based Watch brand and it’s Quality is very good . They sell Luxury Watches at Affordable Prices.
Yeah Earnshaw makes Very Nice Looking Attractive Watches at Affordable Prices.
Talking about value for $ echo/neutra from Italy is one of my favourite. Also Maen is one of my next watch probably...
Frederique Constant is a very Underrated Brand . It’s Watches are very good and classy . FC has reached the Level of Longines And Tag Heuer in very short Time .
I Agree bro . I own A FC Classics and it’s Very good looking And of Course Swiss Made Quality . It’s Far Better than Rado . It would take some more years to reach the True Level of Longines .
Frederique Constant Really makes Very Classy and Good Watches Comparable to Brands like TAG Heuer And Breitling . It is already at the Level of Longines in terms of Quality and Value .
I fell in love with the MAEN Brooklyn 36
the brand i rlly miss in your videos in general is Montblanc!!! they not only produce outstanding writing instruments but also absolutely stunning and, compared to the big shots, affordable watches. Being from Biel Switzerland which is the mecca of watch making, i know that repair statistics have montblanc on the leaderboard with other brands like ap.. meaning they have the least reported mechanical issues.. Rolex is far worse on that list. Also Montblancs history with Rieussec, the "inventor" of the chronograph is mind blowingly unpopular. Plz bring a video!
Montblanc is really Minerva, very old Swiss brand, known for their incredible movements. They were one of the watchmakers, that were pushing the industry forward. After being acquired in the end by Richemont, Minerva’s legacy continues under Montblanc brand.
Congratulations and I keep learning more about new watches that I didn't even know about new people that create watches
I am now quite proud of myself for knowing all these brands! 😂😂
They’re not really those obscure brands .. Nico not doing so much research, just picking 5 lesser known brands (but all quite popular between enthusiasts) and making a clickbait video for novices out of them. Lazy Dutch walrus!
@FabioTWK Woah... chillex bro.... 😂 To be fair, I've only known Behrens for like 2 - 3 months now. So still quite new to me!!
Have Maen gmt ! Makes my omega feel and look cheap ! Love it !!
HMT in India
Nico you might not have heard of Otsuka Lotec. They are a small watch company out of Japan and hand make all their parts outside of the movements without the use of heavy common day machinery. They only have 4 current models and this year they have only produce I believe 50 or so of their 7.5 model.
Hey Nico, let me tell you about a brand from India - HMT Watches. They started producing watches in 1961 in collaboration with Citizen and soon started making them completely in-house. The case, crystal, movements and even the spring and pinions were made in-house and dare I say they produce the worlds cheapest mechanical and automatic watches till now. However the factories were closed in 2016 and they produce very few watches with what they have now. Nothing is perfect about these watches but man they have a legacy of being India's first home brand.
I've got a MAEN on preorder here for about 6 weeks now the Manhatthan 37 in salmon, I saw it, loved it and ordered it but have to wait till November/December though for it to shipped.
A hidden gem of a brand you should cover is Horage. Lots of good independent watchmaking from them. At first I was stoked that I knew all the brands you mentioned and then I was like, shit I need get out more and do other things besides watches lol
i love the depth of their development updates
Nico please don’t not stop swearing I love the honesty out of u
Hey Nico! I love the Scottish microbrand AnOrdain. Their fume dials are beautiful. I know H. Moser brought out one with a better movement but the AnOrdain watch did it first and for far cheaper. I've been on the waitlist for one for 2 years now 😂
I’m on the waiting list for AnOrdain as well but picked up a Model 2 from a friend! Gorgeous!
I'm a big fan of your watch reviews! Could you please consider reviewing some Titan watches, like the elegant Titan Edge, sophisticated Titan Regalia, and the intriguing Titan Automatic? Your expert insights on these Indian timepieces would be awesome. Can't wait for your next video!
Proof of me wasting time on watch videos is me having heard all the brands you mentioned in the video...
I was about to say the same 😂
The only ones I knew was Behrens and Chronoswiss. The others are great additions. Thanks for the information.
Nico you are the man. I love watches but way too poor for a proper one. Mad love to you and the team you have an invaluble service thank you. Love the content and the education.
Hey! Cheap watches are proper. Garbage watches aren't proper.
There are $10 watches that are more proper than some $10,000 watches
I heard about every one of those brands. But have You heard about watches from Poland:
Balticus: microbrand with core models centered around sea and maritime themes
Xicorr: microbrand with models focusing on automotive, dials are homages to dashboards of cars manufactured in Poland in 20th century
Błonie: reactivated brand from the 1960s. Those were the first watches made in Poland after WWII. The factory was eventually shutdown due to Soviet influence. Recently watches are being again made under this brand name
Albert Riele: reactivated Swiss brand, owned by Polish jewellery house Apart.
Hi Nico, great video but would also love a review of the Maen Manhattan 37 🙏❤️
Did bro just say Hitler was communist? 😭
I think he meant columnist?
He was fascist. Facism is a form of communism
Lol yes and irony was reason for opening western front with Russia was his absolute hatred of communism. Needs a little history reading.
Socialism is a product of communism.
So... yeah.
He did. But he's two generations removed Dutch/Irish so.... we can let him off.
I love how the couple from Habring 2 have matching shoes on…that’s a bigger achievement…love the content mate!!…🥃🥃🥃
Alternative title : communist watchmakers 😭
Im thinking about getting a green Brooklyn 36 - ATC.05 as my first ever watch. I love how it looks! Would it be a good investment you guys think?
Seems quite inspired by this year's GPHG nominees, not a bad thing tho! Also, the comment section is a gold-mine for cool brands.
I personally enjoy seconde/seconde ' s collabs (mainly on his insta account) and the brands he works with, e.g isotope, maen which was featured here and some other cool ones.
Ikepod is a cool brand with very interesting designs and affordable prices that comes to mind besides all the above.
Great video, looking into a Behrens Constell now....
As someone who has spent 7 years preparing to launch my own Swiss made watch brand and am launching on kick starter in 3 months. It’s great to see this and ironic to see that the brand we see as our biggest bench mark was mentioned straight away at the start.
*Wishing you the best*
Your brand name and details please!
9:14 Nico you were so close to not swearing in this video but you made a small slip up here 😂 . Love the videos always 👏
I purchased 3 years ago a Maurice Lacroix Aikon 41mm with the green dial i love that watch (as i work in a watch store ive had alot of people telling me that they like the design of the watch but theyve never heared of it)
I have heard of Maen, I’ve got the Manhattan 37 non date 👍
Nico you legend, have you ever heard of Atelier Wen? The dial of the perception is quite possibly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen!
Bought my first watch recently, a Seiko 5 gmt black grape and love it
I like more videos like this. I simply can’t afford the big name watches and I’m aware of most of them without seeing your videos.
I wish you would do more great watches we never heard of along with a series on best watches under 1000, 2000, ect…..
I own few watches under 300 but I did come off my alley a little and bought a Steinhart titanium. Looks similar to the Batman. I’ve really enjoy this watch.
My kids are a little older and I’m looking to spend 2500 on my next watch. The Maen has really caught my eye! Thanks for what you do!
Nico on his way to 2M. LETS GOO!!!
I really love the GoS watches. Winter nights or Sarek Akka are my favorites.
Quite chuffed that I actually knew 3 of these brands 😎👌🏻 My fav is definitely Kurono Tokyo
thanks for turning on to main!!.. they are my next purchase
Im going to say that value for money wise there's a few watches I'd always go for. They are:
Nr1 the prx chronograph
Nr2 the longines spirit 40mm
Nr3 the longines conquest 2023
Nr4 the grand seiko SBGX quartz
Nr5 the certina ds action 38/43
Why these in particular? Because they're all delivering imo very versatile and timeless designs that can totally be your one watch collection and work in 90% of situations. Plus they're all watches that can easily sit next to much more expensive pieces later on in your journey.
Racine! Nico has definitely heard of it and Gallet but figured I'd through a super retro brand out
Wath do you guys think of the unimatic watches ,especially the collaborations with massena lab? I own one in bronze and it s quiet intresting...
A Japanese watch brand I found out is called “Mirco”. I just really love the design of the chronograph they offer.
5:07 the first time ever i'm seeing nico wear a seiko 5 🤯🤯. maybe a seiko SKX, can't clearly see
Hi Nico! I have loved watches since my childhood but have learnt a lot about watches from you. My passion for watches has grown so much.
You probably won't have heard of Indian watch brands like Fastrack and Titan which are pretty popular in India. Would be interested in your views on such regional brands.
Hi Nico. Have you ever reviewed Roger Smith watches, especially the George Daniels anniversary watch. All hand made and featuring guilloche dials?
I have been eye'ing one of those chronoswiss suckers with seconds jump-back and it is absolutely gorgeous
I kickstarted the Maen Hudson 42… I love it
Definitely already knew about all of them...still, great show Nico! Goed gedaan man!
I actually follow maen for 2years they make insane stuff
i have heard of everything other than the maen and its all thanks to you
Islander watches are another brand that have fantastic value for money. They use mostly Seiko and Miyota movements but for the $300-$500 range they’re really beautifully made with some awesome dials that are almost Grand Seiko-esque. Made in New York as well and not China, for whatever that’s worth lol
MAEN is so epic... i want the manhattan 37, absolute banger
I am really enjoying RZE. They are using Seiko movements in affordable good looking watches
Hi nico , you’ve got me into watches and I want you opinion and others on the Tudor black bay I think it’s called ?
Heard of all of them... so here another under the radar Brand: Atelier Wen. Amazing handmade Guilloché dials, hand polished cases and bracelets, amazing price for the craftsmanship.
The new Kurono gmt with the miyota 9075 looks absolutely amazing!
Hi Nico and the team , always enjoy your channel and because of your content I have recently purchased my first quality watch ( Tudor black bay Pepsi) absolutely love it thanks for the recommendation, would you in the future be possibly considering watch manufacture if so I’m in , keep up doing what you’re doing just quality.
Thank you for showcasing these incredible brands. I’ve heard of Maen and Chronoswiss but never heard of the others. You are genuinely making the watch world better with your loud mouth and passion Niko. Love ya for that. And please keep swearing you mad c***.
Shout Out to YOU!
This is great marketing for lesser known but quality businesses 👏 🙌
Love the video Nico very educational and eye opening 💪🏻
Awesome video !! Have you ever heard of the Danish watch brand Dissing ?
Nico: - '(...) dat fer 6 or 7 thoysund poyds!! 😮'
J/k mate, good vid and I definitely agree with Chrono Tokyo being amazing, and Behrens as well. The superlight square B&R lookalike is pretty cool IMO.
Maen is the only one I knew...
I have heard some of the others, but didn't really know anything about them.
You were not wrong about those Behrens. 😍 Those are some fascinating movements. 👍🏻
There are a few quality watch brands hailing from Chicago. Three stand out to me: Astor & Banks, Haim, and Wolfpoint. Quality movements, beautiful dials, and great people running the companies.
Would want to see something about Maurice Lacroix watches. Whats the quality and so on 😊 Thanks for the content Nico! 💪🏻
Hey Nico! Love the vids, honestly my new favourite 'unknown' microbrand is a little company from Japan called 'Kuoe Kyoto' and their watches just look and feel amazing, Highly recommend for the price
Girard-Perreraux pre WWII $500 and my favorite daily watch I have! Please post some history on this watch brand! Love the channel!👍👍🇺🇸
Interesting list, also like H Moser, Czapek and Laurent Ferrier
Hi Nico have you heard of luminox? You have inspired me deeply to save up for a god tier watch, keep up the amazing work!!!