5 INSANE Watch Brands YOU Have Never Heard Of!! ( FOR SURE )
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These are for sure 5 insanely cool Watch Brands you have NEVER heard off!
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just joking mate keep up the videos
Where is Edox Nico?
Hey nico, please review Titan watches
yes@@fusion_flicks95
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😂
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
Good to have you on the team Nico! Looking forward to reading some controversial columns 😅
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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 learned about Grönefeld because Nico Leonard's grail watch is gronefeld chronograph.
and it is a insane and awsome watch
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.
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.
I saw Maen in person at Chicago Windup. Great watches and great people!
Although it’s quite popular for a micro brand, I think Zelos offers insane value for money.
The next watch I'll buy is Maen! It's absolutely stunning, and as a Dutchman it has an extra plus!
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 fell in love with the MAEN Brooklyn 36
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?
I love MAEN especially their Manhattan line.
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.
Thanks to this, and more reviews of Maen; I ordered my first mechanical watch to commemorate finally becoming a home owner
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!!
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've been following Behrens for YEARS and i love that you've finally touched on them! Absolute works of magic and art
HMT in India
So many under the radar great watch brands, Stowa & Damasko from Germany, Ming from Malaysia, Doxa from Switzerland and CWC from UK.
Arnold and Son isn't talked about much either. Their Globetrotter is a great masterpiece
MAEN is so epic... i want the manhattan 37, absolute banger
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
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.
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 😂
So happy to see Kurono here ! I absolutely love the MORI !
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 .
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.
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.
I have heard of Maen, I’ve got the Manhattan 37 non date 👍
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
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***.
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.
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.
Hi Nico, another very good vid from you, love that type of content fron the beggining. Watchbrand you might never heard of is Balticus. That's independent watch brand from my homecountry, Poland. It's quite young, they started in 2016. Neverless the have some cool and classic pieces in their catalogue, worth checking
Maybe some day he will check this brand 🤔
I actually follow maen for 2years they make insane stuff
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!
My favourite brands that are lesser known would be Vario and Lorier.
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.
Alternative title : communist watchmakers 😭
I bet Nico has never heard of this brand. It's a quirky brand from japan. They mainly only do digital and quartz watches but have a wide range and very durable rugged watches. It's called Casio not sure I spelled that right. It's a very underrated and not too well known but surely deserves to be shouted out.
Sjöö Sandström is a brand I'm hooked on
Finally Chronoswiss getting some love! Been a fan of theirs since the early 2000s.
Maen watches are amazing... i own 2 of them
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.
A Japanese watch brand I found out is called “Mirco”. I just really love the design of the chronograph they offer.
Have Maen gmt ! Makes my omega feel and look cheap ! Love it !!
Kurono Tokyo is the affordable and simpler version produced by THE Hajime Asaoka. Nico should fly to japan and pay them a visit!
Talking about value for $ echo/neutra from Italy is one of my favourite. Also Maen is one of my next watch probably...
Maybe not so unknown but i love NOMOS watches, especially Neomatik 41 and Club.
My favorite watch brand is HMT
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.
Bought my first watch recently, a Seiko 5 gmt black grape and love it
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
I am really enjoying RZE. They are using Seiko movements in affordable good looking watches
Two watch brands that I've been loving recently are Paulin Watches and anOrdain.
I'm gonna go with Echo-Neutra. Top Vintage feeling and shapes for nostalgia, affordable and they make some crazy limited pieces
Maen is the only one I knew...
I have heard some of the others, but didn't really know anything about them.
I really love the GoS watches. Winter nights or Sarek Akka are my favorites.
Angelus, linde werdelin, Jack Mason, Orion, manufacture Royale, March Lab, Artya, Charlie Paris, Shinola, hanhart, Yema, Hysek...
I have a Chronoswiss Delphis, Steel and gold: crazy how beautiful it is.
Call me crazy but Citizen.... oh I love their watches!
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.
In France we have Pequignet, incredibles watches with in house movement :D . Incredible Value for money for the royal collection's.
An unknown and underrated indian watch brand - HMT. Their watches are cool, An indian government watch making company. It is relatively cheap for as automatic watches go and runs through 2 generations without a snag, I love the HMT Janata and HMT pilot. HMT is Hindustan Machine Tools, they make their own movements too. (Ive been looking to buy a HMT leo and a HMT Roman moonphase for myself)
My first ever wat h was a Limit 5525G.60 watch. A stainless steel black dial watch i loved so much and it was a gift. I lost it but today I've found it online and I'm getting it again for old times sake to add tomy collection.
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!
Hi Nico, great video but would also love a review of the Maen Manhattan 37 🙏❤️
MB&F, De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, HYT, Manufacture Royale
The only ones I knew was Behrens and Chronoswiss. The others are great additions. Thanks for the information.
Sorry brother, I don’t know any watches you don’t know about. I’m new to this but I love being educated! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Sartory Billard and Lundis Bleus are two relatively unknown brands that produce amazing dials
Raúl Pagès, he's a Spanish watchmaker
Girard-Perreraux pre WWII $500 and my favorite daily watch I have! Please post some history on this watch brand! Love the channel!👍👍🇺🇸
Frederique Constant makes some quite affordable and high quality watches. Especially when you consider the heartbeat movement being in-house. For the price its quite impressive.
Nico please don’t not stop swearing I love the honesty out of u
Felipe Pikullik makes in my opinion some of the most stunning watches I have ever seen and was also not mentioned.
From the Philippines, Makina. Movements can range from Miyota to some Swiss workhorses (e.g. Sellita, Valjoux, etc.), but they have some interesting cases and dials. Prices aren't bad for the quality either.
To the aliens who abducted Nico and swapped him for this friendly, non-swearing decal of the original: Give him back to us! Now!
Mean is actually sick!
Lorier is also a husband and wife team making watches. And their great too!
Its a dutch brand from delft. Called Holthinrichs watches. They produce a full metal 3d printed watch.
thanks for turning on to main!!.. they are my next purchase
Alexander Shorokhoff has some value for money. I like a lot of his designs and have two myself.
Swedish brand Sjöö Sandström I’ve got a GMT myself. And then I like to recommend the japanese brand, Naoya Hida & Co they have some amazing watches.
5:07 the first time ever i'm seeing nico wear a seiko 5 🤯🤯. maybe a seiko SKX, can't clearly see
Manufaktur Waldhoff is also a fairly recent kickstarter brand “made in Germany”
JSWaych in Iceland. Amazing guy with a lot of history. The limited World Cup watch has some amazing hidden features.
Behrens watches are absolutely incredible feats of engineering mate, thanks for tuning me into this brand.
Eone has a completely unique design with a very cool company origin story.
Xeric makes some great limited watche.
Bunkyo tokyo dial is stunning