Watch Expert Brutally Ranks Watch Brands For 2024 (Harshest yet!)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
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  • @NicoLeonard
    @NicoLeonard  2 месяца назад +395

    The 3 best Comments on THIS will win a WATCH, results on my personal Instagram ❤️💪

    • @alichehab5804
      @alichehab5804 2 месяца назад +12

      Who got removed 😂😂

    • @DaveTheLawyer
      @DaveTheLawyer 2 месяца назад +8

      My wife would appreciate me winning a watch versus buying one for once.

    • @alichehab5804
      @alichehab5804 2 месяца назад +5

      Who got removed 😂😂

    • @Nicost13
      @Nicost13 2 месяца назад +2

      I just got my dream Internship, a watch would be a perfect way to commemorate it!!!

    • @stussyhuff
      @stussyhuff 2 месяца назад +7

      apparently Jacob Arabo is caught up in the Sean Combs situation with "freak offs". Specifically, one of the lawsuits against Combs, filed by Adria English at the beginning of July,

  • @berneron
    @berneron 2 месяца назад +3431

    What an honor to be mentioned in your annual ranking, thank you so much Nico 🙏 Kind regards. Sylvain Berneron

    • @test-y1p7r
      @test-y1p7r 2 месяца назад +72

      @berneron, you got such unique designs! If you want to give me a watch, I'm right here :D Thanks!

    • @highflyer687
      @highflyer687 2 месяца назад +29

      @@test-y1p7r You beat me to it. Dang it lol.

    • @MarketingGuy
      @MarketingGuy 2 месяца назад +13

      I can say without exaggeration that I really admire your work and hope to wear one of your watches one day.

    • @WeatherManAP
      @WeatherManAP 2 месяца назад +8

      @berneron I see you don't have any content on your channel yet, but I just subscribed! It'd be really cool to see more of your watches. The designs do look really amazing and I'd love to see one in person some day.

    • @alexjoh13
      @alexjoh13 2 месяца назад +5

      Best watch of the year, and it´s not even close! One day I will own one!

  • @westpole
    @westpole 26 дней назад +95

    I never thought I'd see peter pettigrew review watches. Made my day!

  • @Adas2472
    @Adas2472 2 месяца назад +1092

    Niko don’t feel rushed on time for these videos, I’d gladly watch this for an hour to hear your rants about why certain brands are good or bad

    • @Flubyu
      @Flubyu 2 месяца назад +10

      💯 Agree!!!

    • @szalaierik
      @szalaierik 2 месяца назад +3

      +1

    • @cebb-gj6wi
      @cebb-gj6wi 2 месяца назад +12

      Yep. This video felt rushed and how he did not go into the details that he wanted to. This channel is not living up to its potential

    • @anblk44
      @anblk44 2 месяца назад

      do you think he cares about what you want goofy? there's a reason its 3 seconds short of 30 minutes and its all algorithm/engagement based. If you think this channel is more fan service > revenue stream than youre delusional.

    • @janloncaric3621
      @janloncaric3621 2 месяца назад +3

      absolutely, and add some more affordable brands to the list like Seiko and others to the list and discussion too

  • @justbefrank4094
    @justbefrank4094 2 месяца назад +283

    Nico, we’d rather these videos be long, it’s almost like a recap of the whole year and an awesome breakdown of the brands. We love when you go thru history of watches and to see your passion for them especially the smaller brands. I’d be more than happy to enjoy an extra 30 minutes of this.

  • @R3DV0ID
    @R3DV0ID 2 месяца назад +57

    Hey Nico, do a directors cut of these awesome tier lists. So you can do the rushed one but for us watch fans we can watch the unrushed and super informative version 😊

  • @imwhatsnew
    @imwhatsnew 2 месяца назад +781

    Who the heck told him to hurry through? Take your time mate.. we're watching.

    • @Q.7
      @Q.7 2 месяца назад +5

      Wow! Nice to see you here. I completely agree with this point. His accent alone keeps things interesting. And when he fumbles words or doesn't recognise some influencer etc. is gold.

    • @ragetobe
      @ragetobe 2 месяца назад +7

      It was still 30mins though…. You can have enough of good thing 😂

    • @PaddyMcMe
      @PaddyMcMe 2 месяца назад +1

      @@ragetobe TLDR

    • @hemanthkumar1258
      @hemanthkumar1258 2 месяца назад

      Meanwhile, I'm watching it in 1.5X 😆

    • @ragetobe
      @ragetobe 2 месяца назад

      @@hemanthkumar1258 I thought that was the default setting for RUclips!

  • @Cinfly4Ever
    @Cinfly4Ever 2 месяца назад +158

    Last week I had a conversation with few friends. They spotted me with an old Casio (my grandfather gave me his watch), so we started to talk about Casio. Every friend of mine has a Casio and we put them with joy and proud. Now I really understand why you love Casio just like me, it's not about materials, price or status symbol. It's just pure passion and love. That conversation with my friend was absolutely amazing. I'd really need to share this story with you Nico. Only love for you my man❤

    • @GeertTheys
      @GeertTheys 2 месяца назад +5

      Wearing a casio for over 30 years now. Think 30 years ago I when rocking a g shock I bought a rodania watch as they were popular and as a Belgian I was heavy into cycling. Was my only venture outside of a casio.

    • @tealtadpole9135
      @tealtadpole9135 2 месяца назад +2

      That is class!

  • @ajackinbox
    @ajackinbox 2 месяца назад +30

    Nico, your unfiltered and candid rankings are a breath of fresh air in the watch community. Your insights not only entertain but also educate us on the evolving landscape of watch brands and the people behind said brands. Keep up the great work!

  • @vikrusev
    @vikrusev 2 месяца назад +8105

    For everyone interested, the watch brand he's talking about in the beginning of the video is Jacob & Co. Jacob allegedly turned out to be r*pist and heavily participated at Diddy's "freak offs".
    Thank you for having the balls to speak out about this, Nico! 🫡

    • @omarmohammd5276
      @omarmohammd5276 2 месяца назад +318

      i wouldve expected that with his vast connections with all the celebs and rappers, especially puff daddy aka diddy

    • @noblepolygon8694
      @noblepolygon8694 2 месяца назад +66

      There’s an article about npr about it

    • @LTT.Official
      @LTT.Official 2 месяца назад +50

      Thanks I was trying to remember who it was but I remember the video.

    • @Rov-Nihil
      @Rov-Nihil 2 месяца назад +76

      @@LTT.Official ya know for some weird reason i had Jacob&Co in mind but didnt think much of it until at some point near the end he had 0 mentions of it i realized it was Jacob & co. its crazy that they turned out to be linked to the Diddy scandal out of all things in existence

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 2 месяца назад

      I remember years ago when he brought out that awful five time zone watch he got arrested for some dog dealing.. Never trust a man with slicked back hair!

  • @anthoniov.7774
    @anthoniov.7774 2 месяца назад +977

    So Patek’s doing Cartier knockoffs, Jacob & Co’s in Piddy Trash, and Casio’s out of God Tier for a collab? Nico, this is the Red Wedding of watchmaking. Pour the wine, let the massacre continue! 🍷⌚️

    • @all-caps3927
      @all-caps3927 2 месяца назад +4

      Great comment 🤣

    • @Q.7
      @Q.7 2 месяца назад +25

      I agree with the Casio point. Nico's been banging on about the Casio watch since his RUclips career. They should do a collab/sponsorship/partnership of some kind with him.
      I'm not and never will be an owner of Patek Philippe so no comment.
      And f**k any and all predators.

    • @GEMSofGOD_com
      @GEMSofGOD_com 2 месяца назад +1

      Pepek aftermarketed their own Nautilus in a $0 case

    • @bleb2771
      @bleb2771 2 месяца назад +5

      His previous comments on Casio were exaggerated. He only said it's god-tier because it is the general opinion of the public. He is more objective and honest this time it seems

    • @RicSandblom
      @RicSandblom Месяц назад

      Nico’s upset because he’s not getting enough love from them after all he’s done.😩😒

  • @amyannfoster5395
    @amyannfoster5395 2 месяца назад +104

    The best thing about this is I end up walking past shop windows full of watches and all I can hear whilst looking at them is Nico's voice saying SHITE!. It makes my day every time and people look at me funny while I'm giggling away to myself like someone who needs to be put in a nice white cardigan that fastens up the back.

    • @adamd2906
      @adamd2906 2 месяца назад +8

      I do the same anytime I see a Hublot or hear the name. "Fu***** Hublot" just blurts out.

    • @amyannfoster5395
      @amyannfoster5395 2 месяца назад +4

      @@adamd2906 its even worse when there is someone pointing through the window at them and explaining to someone how they have wet dreams about having it on their wrist while you are standing there wondering just how strong the drugs they are taking actually are and if they have been blessed with the gift of sight.

  • @spash3371
    @spash3371 2 месяца назад +21

    Longines for me are such a great option for the mid spending folks. Class watches ⌚️

    • @jesselivermore4318
      @jesselivermore4318 26 дней назад +4

      More than that look at spirit Zulu 39mm titanium...grade 5, top grade movement(base 2892/A2), ceramic bezel, GMT function, 100m wr, a pure marvelous watch.

    • @spash3371
      @spash3371 25 дней назад +1

      @jesselivermore4318 absolutely gorgeous that 😍

  • @randomwatchnerd
    @randomwatchnerd 2 месяца назад +1578

    Its Jacob&Co guys. He had to do with Diddy and stuff haha.

    • @ChimsThoughts
      @ChimsThoughts 2 месяца назад +25

      maybe do some research before saying dumb stuff its FP Journe. Jacob & Co has nothing todo with the diddy shit

    • @CMPSTWWE
      @CMPSTWWE 2 месяца назад +173

      @@ChimsThoughtshe ranked FPJ, but not JCo

    • @randomwatchnerd
      @randomwatchnerd 2 месяца назад +8

      ​@@ChimsThoughts Sources? I mean there are some pictures of them together and what you can read about it on the internet is kind of clear.

    • @lawlietedit5744
      @lawlietedit5744 2 месяца назад +6

      @@ChimsThoughts that was last year, he is right

    • @Miajaxms30
      @Miajaxms30 2 месяца назад +44

      @@ChimsThoughtsunfortunately it is indeed very true. Maybe you are the one to do research before commenting

  • @ChiTownTx
    @ChiTownTx 2 месяца назад +54

    Talking with Bremont is a lot like playing chess with a pigeon. It doesn't matter how good you are at playing chess, the pigeon will shit all over the board, knock down all the pieces and strut around like it won.

    • @mattgreene01
      @mattgreene01 2 месяца назад +4

      It’s really sad, Bremont used to do amazing things like sponsoring Long Way trips or Ross Edgley, but as a brand they are going nowhere and are run by some pretty measly people.

    • @hudldevice1092
      @hudldevice1092 2 месяца назад +1

      Underrated comment! 😂

    • @MichaelLee-rf1ts
      @MichaelLee-rf1ts 2 месяца назад

      I dont own a bremont but I'd like to know why people and @nicoleonard have this view of them. Can you please enlighten me?

  • @q3aryoko
    @q3aryoko 9 дней назад +1

    yea man dont skip Nico. no need to rush mate! I value commentary on every single brand you rate.

  • @malteohlsson2061
    @malteohlsson2061 2 месяца назад +470

    Hate that these videos always feel rushed. Would love for it to be longer.

    • @zillsburyy1
      @zillsburyy1 2 месяца назад +6

      all chunk does is swear

    • @Sean-John
      @Sean-John 2 месяца назад +13

      I think thats the algorithm people are more likely to watch a shorter video. I agree to longer videos 😊

    • @ezerutan-nx1bo
      @ezerutan-nx1bo 2 месяца назад +9

      30+ minute videos are not ideal for algorithm I afraid. Most videos on this channel averages 10min

    • @Flubyu
      @Flubyu 2 месяца назад +1

      Arrgg So frustrating. Slow it down. Take your time. We're in for it

    • @ianstallings
      @ianstallings 2 месяца назад

      It's the tiktok style editing where they cut out everything that isn't him talking so they can fit it into short form video.

  • @ChristopherWardWatches
    @ChristopherWardWatches 2 месяца назад +530

    The mood in the CW office this morning: 'meh'. Aiming for higher next year 😉.

    • @Snakebloke
      @Snakebloke 2 месяца назад +40

      He's a task master about this for sure, but your watches are incredible. Keep up the great work! ❤

    • @StefanoMaggio
      @StefanoMaggio 2 месяца назад +17

      You guys and gals are amazing. keep up the good work!

    • @Q.7
      @Q.7 2 месяца назад +6

      There are worse categories to be in so keep up the good work and better luck next year.

    • @jonathan1471
      @jonathan1471 2 месяца назад

      Patek Philippe Hubris

    • @paulbugoni2846
      @paulbugoni2846 2 месяца назад +4

      You are in good company, I own 2 CWs and looking for more.

  • @nobless_oblige_dignitas
    @nobless_oblige_dignitas 23 дня назад +1

    First video I've ever watched on this channel, but the fact that you put Swatch into the Class category reassures me of your expertise.

  • @gesalbte
    @gesalbte 2 месяца назад +93

    24:51 Grand Seiko (Would Buy B tier)
    25:17 Frederique Constant (Would Buy B tier)
    25:46 Gronefeld (Honourable Mentions)
    25:49 Breguet (Sh*te D tier)
    26:19 Omega (Would Buy B tier)
    26:34 Ulysse Nardin (Would Buy B tier)
    27:15 Rolex (Class! A tier)
    27:37 Patek Philippe (Meh... C tier)

  • @Ravbehemoth
    @Ravbehemoth 2 месяца назад +459

    Finally seeing Grand Seiko on the comeup for Nico😂

    • @jsusna1972
      @jsusna1972 2 месяца назад +35

      The thumbnail for this video had GS at God Tier. Clickbait for us GS fanboys?

    • @airstripone2419
      @airstripone2419 2 месяца назад +36

      Seems he's maturing. Class comes with age.

    • @RandomBb56
      @RandomBb56 2 месяца назад

      @@jsusna1972yes he has done it a couple times.

    • @RaindsGaming
      @RaindsGaming 2 месяца назад +5

      To be fair hes always been a fan of Seiko/Grand Seiko. It isnt Rolex but lets be honest its cheap, and as close to it as you can get while being an amazing brand that puts in serious work.

    • @Ravbehemoth
      @Ravbehemoth 2 месяца назад +15

      @@RaindsGaming ? You putting seiko and grand seiko in the same price category

  • @scrtmz
    @scrtmz 2 месяца назад +7

    the way he explains his reasoning behind each ranking is pure gold. It’s like a masterclass in horology! Can’t wait to see the comments blow up with fans defending their favorite brands.

    • @PaddyMcMe
      @PaddyMcMe 2 месяца назад +1

      He's a fun guy to watch, but don't take him too seriously. His opinions are business biased a lot of the time, of course the grey market reseller would want brands to sell 5000 watches when the demand is 10,000. He's pretty transparent about it. Also his ranking rationale is all over the place, sometimes it's history, sometimes it's recent form, sometimes it's personal relationships but mainly it's just his subjective personal taste. Like what you like, don't worry about the loud mouth Irishman.

  • @ronen5359
    @ronen5359 2 месяца назад +176

    I know a couple people have mentioned it but I actually wish you weren't rushing and took more time with this video, I watched last year's tier list video just after I first got interested in watches and I ended up rewatching it multiple times as I began exploring the industry. This kind of video may feel repetitive if you're doing it every year but I really do think it's some of the most beneficial content for new people interested in watches and it's worth spending time talking about what's going on with each brand.

    • @krugmeup2162
      @krugmeup2162 Месяц назад

      Agree. And we do love his accent lol

  • @realmatthewjames
    @realmatthewjames 2 месяца назад +2

    Casio not being god tier just ruined my whole year

  • @julioromo6895
    @julioromo6895 2 месяца назад +73

    You should do a list for micro brands only, you’re right in the fact that they’re doing absolutely crazy and unique shit compared to mainstream brands🙏🙏

    • @stephenbakerfilm
      @stephenbakerfilm 2 месяца назад +3

      I agree....From unobtainable Roger Smith all the way down to Baltic........Brands like Andersen Geneve, Simon Brette, Rexhep Rexhepi, Studio Underdog, Anne Ordain, Baltic etc......its a big list....but I just "discovered" Andersen Geneve and WOW!!!

    • @julioromo6895
      @julioromo6895 2 месяца назад +2

      @ I’m a HUGE fan of Xeric, SpaceOne and Atowak, they have some of the craziest watches and I just bought one of each!

    • @koyawag848
      @koyawag848 2 месяца назад +1

      second to this

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 2 месяца назад

      @@stephenbakerfilm Did I miss it or was Roger mentioned, not saying he is to do with the scandal because its obvious its Arrabo!

    • @Nudel-nc1cp
      @Nudel-nc1cp 2 месяца назад +1

      I agree. Plz do Mr. Nico

  • @emraherdogan5286
    @emraherdogan5286 2 месяца назад +229

    Grand Seiko in WOULD BUY guys. Gather and propose a toast. Today, we celebrate.

    • @JustMeTalking
      @JustMeTalking 2 месяца назад +4

      I shall be wearing my Tentagraph today to accurately mark the moment at 5Hz 😂😂😂

    • @ER-me1ii
      @ER-me1ii 2 месяца назад +5

      Grand Seiko should be ranked higher. JS

    • @-Filip-
      @-Filip- 2 месяца назад +3

      I don't need Nico's validation of GS to celebrate. But it makes me feel good when Nico is finally getting a bit more reasonable.

  • @ShivanshTiwari-n5h
    @ShivanshTiwari-n5h 10 дней назад +3

    bro where is apple watch
    the greatest watch of all time

  • @lawrencelacagnino11
    @lawrencelacagnino11 2 месяца назад +97

    Nico: "Let me clarify, that is nothing AGAINST Richemont, I have nothing against Richemont..."
    Nicolas B. (Richemont): "And we have nothing against YOU, Nico" *continues twisting silencer onto pistol*

  • @augustuswaiters1610
    @augustuswaiters1610 2 месяца назад +205

    Really happy Citizen got the upgrade, been my favorite watchmaker for over a decade now.

    • @CPMUNSEY
      @CPMUNSEY 2 месяца назад +2

      I’ve been wearing Citizen watches for over 25 years myself. That also put a big smile on my face when he put them in the “would buy” category.

    • @Jeremyevo90
      @Jeremyevo90 2 месяца назад +3

      Their latest release is sick af and affordable

    • @malakisands8180
      @malakisands8180 2 месяца назад

      I just ordered a Citizen Lady Marine FE6170-88X pink face from Japan for under $200. 2 years ago my wife surprised me with a Citizen Pro Diver all blue. Never lets me down and Eco Drive really works

    • @MrBacchus18
      @MrBacchus18 2 месяца назад +1

      Yes they are definitely less boring and have tons of automatic choices now. I picked up 3 this year.

    • @kevinbutterfield9128
      @kevinbutterfield9128 2 месяца назад +3

      Citizens are a workhorse, great styling and affordable for those of us that can’t buy a Luxury Watch.

  • @MarcusCzamay
    @MarcusCzamay 2 месяца назад +8

    I have a Blancpain "Shite"-watch - Fifty fathoms Batyscaphe... I love it, and it is hard to understand why you rank something without even losing a single word about it..

    • @ImWagon
      @ImWagon 24 дня назад

      yeah that is crazy to me.

  • @craigborrenpohl1233
    @craigborrenpohl1233 2 месяца назад +29

    Bulova arguably has the best quartz movement out right now and is putting it in watches I’d like to wear. They deserve better.

    • @BRNREK47
      @BRNREK47 2 месяца назад +2

      This comment made me feel better about the 38 mm classic I just recently bought. I think it looks great on me. A definite upgrade.

  • @sergio_81
    @sergio_81 2 месяца назад +102

    Guys: So apparently Jacob Arabo is caught up in the Sean Combs situation with "freak offs". Specifically, one of the lawsuits against Combs, filed by Adria English at the beginning of July, lists Arabo as a co-defendent, as he was one of the people who had sex with her as she was trafficked by Combs at one of his parties. Super gross if true.

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 2 месяца назад +23

      I wonder if we will hear from producer Michael whom I have always thought a bit sleazy also!

    • @sergio_81
      @sergio_81 2 месяца назад +2

      @@ianmedium Agree! We will see if he was on that list...

    • @TheRock-zf3jp
      @TheRock-zf3jp 2 месяца назад +18

      Theses were grown ass adults getting trafficked right 😂😂😂 women who had no problem when they could have benefited from it but when it no longer suits them they play victim .

    • @caidee
      @caidee 2 месяца назад +4

      @TheRock-zf3jp Yeah, Adria's lawyers dropped her case not even a month ago, as probably its just some shit she agreed to do for money 20 years ago and now she wants some more

    • @sergio_81
      @sergio_81 2 месяца назад

      @@TheRock-zf3jp Do you forget kids? Pedo

  • @juanpizarro6642
    @juanpizarro6642 15 часов назад

    You have my support and respect 🫡 sir for calling out the wrong people or brand name. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @BeerHombre
    @BeerHombre 2 месяца назад +11

    Nico placed Patek Philippe in "Meh" and GS in "Would Buy"? This is indeed a wild tier list!

  • @Paul_Runkles
    @Paul_Runkles 2 месяца назад +299

    The billionaire watch video where he went and met with Jacob’s son to try on the watches isn’t on the video list anymore…ijs.🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Huardo
      @Huardo 2 месяца назад +55

      He literally just stated he wants nothing to do with the brand

    • @gokublack316
      @gokublack316 2 месяца назад

      Da.mn . Didn't knew about his drama . But the shit he made looks majestic even tho they are made from jewls found in illegal mines in Africa runned by kids .

    • @Snakebloke
      @Snakebloke 2 месяца назад +8

      Ahhh, so Jacob the Nonce...

    • @StrangePinkDust
      @StrangePinkDust 2 месяца назад +6

      ​@@Huardo They are saying that to back up that point.

    • @GEMSofGOD_com
      @GEMSofGOD_com 2 месяца назад

      Presumption of innocence is unheard of. Random people suing celebs is also unheard of. For real, *only the hotel video*. What else is the real proof now, anyone? Special services just want the US to look cool. It doesn't. Y'all only want to think of Bieber's underage 🍑

  • @a.b1992
    @a.b1992 2 месяца назад +4

    Niko want‘s Tudor to become like Rolex. Hopefully this is never going to happen

  • @TVEXPERT.Co.
    @TVEXPERT.Co. 2 месяца назад +16

    I was totally lost in the watch world a year ago-no clue what to buy until Nico’s videos saved me. His ‘If you ever plan on buying a fake watch, go climb a tree’ line hit hard, so I bought my first Seiko 5. Now I’m hooked with three Seikos and a G-Shock. Thanks, Nico, for turning me into a watch addict!

  • @christian_heine
    @christian_heine 2 месяца назад +295

    Amazing content Nico. I appreciate you being able to collaborate with the major watch brands while maintaining your integrity/independence. When I am looking for an honest review of a watch, I come here first. Keep it up!

    • @NicoLeonard
      @NicoLeonard  2 месяца назад +59

      Thank you so much❤️ means allot!

    • @danhansen8414
      @danhansen8414 2 месяца назад +5

      Love your stuff ​@@NicoLeonard but you forgot Certina again😅

    • @braindrain7485
      @braindrain7485 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@NicoLeonardwhere would you have put parmigiani nico? Great video as always.

    • @3eeeeeeeee3eee
      @3eeeeeeeee3eee Месяц назад

      ​@@NicoLeonardNico what was the watch brand you said you weren't going to associate with anymore

  • @imsolent3064
    @imsolent3064 2 месяца назад +4

    hublot is fkng hublot makes me rolling every time 🤣

  • @emilmannelin9536
    @emilmannelin9536 2 месяца назад +28

    Seeing Nico actually praising Grand Seiko was not on my 2024 bingo card

  • @randomroba
    @randomroba 2 месяца назад +25

    3:10 Orient "Day Date" was discontinued in 2006

  • @leroywitbooi7238
    @leroywitbooi7238 5 дней назад +1

    What was the brand you dropped? If u dont tell us we may inadvertently support them!

  • @Goxut
    @Goxut 2 месяца назад +48

    24:50 still can't believe it! We live in a time where nico actually put GS on would buy 🔥

    • @JustMeTalking
      @JustMeTalking 2 месяца назад +3

      Haha... I'm going to have a Grand Seiko day today in celebration 😂😂

    • @kimchiwasabee
      @kimchiwasabee 2 месяца назад +1

      IKR!?? Couple years back,he was ignorantly sh*tting on them. Goofy dude.

  • @dimitardimitrov6285
    @dimitardimitrov6285 2 месяца назад +13

    As an owner of Raymond Weil skeleton RW1212 i feeled proud that Nico put us so up in the tier list 😁😁

    • @airstripone2419
      @airstripone2419 2 месяца назад +1

      I have the same model. I own watches many times it's value. The RW skeleton is the one that gets the compliments.

    • @brandtl1486
      @brandtl1486 2 месяца назад +1

      Own 2 RWs. I think they make just fabulous watches.

    • @ianmedium
      @ianmedium 2 месяца назад +2

      Love the brand, I have two of them and they are excellent quality and a big step up from what they used to do.

  • @nadjeem
    @nadjeem 2 месяца назад

    Putting Tudor in god tier on the thumbnail and then ranking it in the "would buy" category is diabolical work 😂

  • @stillsleepy3360
    @stillsleepy3360 2 месяца назад +69

    Ranking watches while wearing a Franck Muller Vegas? GOD TIER

  • @lerch66
    @lerch66 2 месяца назад +10

    Please note Jacob the jeweler did 30 months in jail for lying to prosecutors about a drug ring and laundering money charges

    • @jorgepena6412
      @jorgepena6412 2 месяца назад +1

      guy has been a criminal forever. Industry just forgot about it for 20 years, til he came back to basics

    • @agsdjklshadsabn
      @agsdjklshadsabn 2 месяца назад

      i was a little kid when he got indited, i would have never thought he had a criminal past or would be named in the diddy ring he looked like an innocent guy to me

  • @IamCooper-rk5bn
    @IamCooper-rk5bn 29 дней назад +4

    Just tell your audience the brand you’re speaking of. You spent almost two minutes ranting about this brand and yet won’t inform your audience and chastise people who wear that particular brand but won’t say the brand name. Kinda dumb in my opinion.

  • @hbjenssen
    @hbjenssen 2 месяца назад +49

    This Nico is probably your best video yet! I'm really liking your seriousness and responsibility to accurate information combined with an awesome sense of humour! Keet it up!

    • @rawgab4439
      @rawgab4439 2 месяца назад

      And Suit ;))

    • @caymanjoe2527
      @caymanjoe2527 2 месяца назад

      @@hbjenssen your delusional his choices were shocking!!! And fact that he threw a company under the bus for something that was alleged…

  • @wuuutish
    @wuuutish 2 месяца назад +11

    Nice video! Love the new opinion on GS, we definitely need a separate video on brand🎉

  • @bigwooolocsta9109
    @bigwooolocsta9109 2 месяца назад +1

    Nico not mentioning the brand is also him being silent. Because he should make people aware of what he has done

  • @octvius9448
    @octvius9448 2 месяца назад +18

    Nico 22:43 Citizen in would buy category, god tier move

    • @avatarspirit57
      @avatarspirit57 Месяц назад +3

      To be fair Citizen is killing it recently and I love it.

  • @brettkuroyama4613
    @brettkuroyama4613 2 месяца назад +82

    Fellas, I think Nico's calling out Jacob&Co at the start

    • @James-oo1yq
      @James-oo1yq 2 месяца назад +1

      FP Journe more likely

    • @Sozscimitar
      @Sozscimitar 2 месяца назад +26

      @@James-oo1yqNah it’s Jacob, he’s been mentioned in the Diddy lawsuit and did some dodgy shit

    • @breakupgoogle
      @breakupgoogle 2 месяца назад +11

      @@James-oo1yq fp is on the list. its jacob

    • @guitar911rock
      @guitar911rock 2 месяца назад +3

      he said "fp journe price drop because of his actions at 18:14"

    • @Rov-Nihil
      @Rov-Nihil 2 месяца назад +8

      @@guitar911rock yes and he also said at the beginning that he wouldn't mention this one brand at all (jacob &co) so yes its possible for him to have one brand he doesn't mention and one brand of which controversy he doesnt want to talk about. but there's ZERO mention of jacob so its jacob that is out of the video

  • @Mikkel111
    @Mikkel111 2 месяца назад +1

    Imagine gatekeeping a scandal ... and also trying to shame people for not knowing.
    I didn't see the kindergarten sign when clicking this video.

  • @snixsnipe
    @snixsnipe 2 месяца назад +6

    Grand Seiko makes amazing watches. Most people don't realize their "Masterpiece Collection" exist, and those watches are stunning in design and finishing detail.
    With that said, I just recently got an SBGA364, so yes, I am a Grand Seiko fanboy.

  • @stillsleepy3360
    @stillsleepy3360 2 месяца назад +34

    Big respect for ranking these watches- takes a big person(ality) to tackle such a topic! (No pun intended).

  • @inglando
    @inglando 21 день назад

    Bulova is about choosing the right ones. In the end, they are at least on par or better than Citizen, which is ranked higher than Bulova here. Lunar Pilot, Wilton GMT, Surveyor, Oceanographer GMT, Accutron Spaceview, MIL SHIPS, Jetstar.. all great values. Longines is definitely great and one of my favorite brands. Tissot brings great value as does Hamilton. I would rank Breitling a bit higher. They have character. Which is something to loom for on any product.

  • @Slim.reaper.5
    @Slim.reaper.5 2 месяца назад +14

    Patek blatantly copied the Maen Manhattan it’s crazy the only difference in the two is the the Patek is wider. Patek what’s up with your design team, Nico im surprised you didn’t call it out in the video when you mentioned the watch.

    • @piseff2023
      @piseff2023 2 месяца назад +3

      You do know the Maen Manhattan is a copy of Vacheron Constatin Royal 2215, right? No hate for Maen though, in fact, im saving up for the Manhattan 39 ultra slim atm. Im just stating facts.

    • @Slim.reaper.5
      @Slim.reaper.5 2 месяца назад +1

      @ Wasn’t aware of the watch thanks for informing me on in,but either way Patek need to step it up.

  • @nicolaslab1814
    @nicolaslab1814 2 месяца назад +14

    Most anticipated video of 2024 from Nico!

    • @caymanjoe2527
      @caymanjoe2527 2 месяца назад

      @@nicolaslab1814 yeah and it was shite

  • @BillB808
    @BillB808 2 месяца назад +16

    Casio not atop the Elden Throne? What heresy is this?

  • @GrzesiJan
    @GrzesiJan 2 месяца назад +11

    20:19 are we all aware what that man did with the blue box, right? 😂

    • @oldsrusoutlaws
      @oldsrusoutlaws 2 месяца назад

      Well played.😂😂😂

    • @Ramajayamu
      @Ramajayamu 2 месяца назад

      Just visiting the comments section if there’s a catch 😂

    • @sumuqh
      @sumuqh 2 месяца назад

      I came straight to the comments

  • @Lollipopsaurus
    @Lollipopsaurus 2 месяца назад +22

    No Glashutte Original? They're the best watch brand no one talks about.

    • @anthrazite
      @anthrazite 2 месяца назад +1

      If no one talks about em they're not the best watch brand
      They make good watches tho yeh

  • @CCSTEADMAN
    @CCSTEADMAN 2 месяца назад +10

    You HAVE to put that on a T-Shirt " Start making watches that make me hard again " 🤣🤣🤣

  • @스페이스엑스-f9c
    @스페이스엑스-f9c 2 месяца назад +53

    A Lange Sohne is the one i disagree the most it is easily God tier

    • @thestefsterbun1820
      @thestefsterbun1820 2 месяца назад +9

      Yeah. This one is easily the strangest decisions on his list. One of the most loved and respected brands in the industry and a grail brand in the watch enthusiast circle for decades.

    • @airstripone2419
      @airstripone2419 2 месяца назад +1

      Yes. This.

    • @NIKENKO
      @NIKENKO 2 месяца назад +16

      The brand and watches are god tier, but his lists are always based on this years releases, not the overall brand

    • @hammalamiri12
      @hammalamiri12 2 месяца назад +3

      Lange / Moritz Grossman both make watches that in simple am in love with. Put the Swiss movement finishing to shame with their old school pocket watch style German movements and the dial’s are pretty perfect. However Lange is the type of company that will make a huff and puff just if you ask for a deployment instead of a pin buckle at their boutique. I’ve noticed them getting snobbier and snobbier each year and while the watches are next level amazing I think Niko ranks more the brand overall

    • @venom5809
      @venom5809 2 месяца назад +2

      Yep, Lange is easily god tier 👏

  • @AndreiJikh
    @AndreiJikh 2 месяца назад +10

    My Lange Datogaph will forever be god tier to me 🥹

    • @JK-yi9gk
      @JK-yi9gk 2 месяца назад +1

      Lucky you best watch ever made!

  • @hovieclark6463
    @hovieclark6463 Месяц назад

    First two minutes had my respect for Nico go 📈(already loved the channel, this just made it even better!)

    • @nordicbeaver-l1p
      @nordicbeaver-l1p Месяц назад

      do you know what brand it is he's talking about here?

    • @hovieclark6463
      @hovieclark6463 Месяц назад +1

      @ Based on other comments it looks like Jacob & Co. Ig the founder or somebody was a r*pist and participated in Diddy’s freak fests if you will. So huge respect to Nico for standing against it

  • @tjm5887
    @tjm5887 2 месяца назад +6

    That’s going to be awkward for those that bought ultra expensive apartments in the Jacob and co. Tower

  • @stevengoerdat3085
    @stevengoerdat3085 2 месяца назад +39

    So nobody is gonna mention the Far Cry 3 reference?😂

    • @NicoLeonard
      @NicoLeonard  2 месяца назад +21

      😉

    • @exactly7773
      @exactly7773 2 месяца назад +1

      You got a time stamp?

    • @NCSheriff7
      @NCSheriff7 2 месяца назад

      @@exactly777329:58

    • @ghassaneibrahim1991
      @ghassaneibrahim1991 2 месяца назад

      @@exactly7773 17:20

    • @milleseppe
      @milleseppe 2 месяца назад +3

      @@exactly7773 i dont have a time stamp but i think its the part where he talks about insanaty
      it is a quote from Vaas Montenegro the villain in the game

  • @m.ashrul8521
    @m.ashrul8521 Месяц назад +2

    Breitling such an underrated brand to be honest
    Designs the most good looking watches

    • @SalarMemonFR
      @SalarMemonFR Месяц назад +2

      yes yes one thousand times yessss

  • @DirtyDangerD
    @DirtyDangerD 2 месяца назад +6

    Hey Dutch Man, a lot of great German watches are missing, Nomos, Glashütte, Junghans, Mühle, Union, Tutima, Laco, Lange und Söhne.. what´s the matter with you, Bro? ;-) Best regards from Bremen.

    • @FelixS.
      @FelixS. Месяц назад +2

      It´s because most of them would be in God Tier and would prove - again - how we Germans are the best in everything.

  • @Matielplanto
    @Matielplanto 2 месяца назад +31

    I like that Citizen got an upgrade, the Tsuyosas' they brought out are insane

    • @anandmorris
      @anandmorris 2 месяца назад +3

      I've got the small second variation on order. It is absolutely sublime.

    • @CPMUNSEY
      @CPMUNSEY 2 месяца назад +2

      Same. Lovely pieces. Been wearing Citizen for more than two decades.

  • @Jamal-gu5nw
    @Jamal-gu5nw 2 месяца назад

    I think Nico made a good ranking, way better than the most watch youtubers

  • @stedshep
    @stedshep 2 месяца назад +5

    This is becoming like the john lewis advert a must watch for each year.....

  • @faizan1206
    @faizan1206 2 месяца назад +65

    So where is Glashutte?

    • @gordong.5154
      @gordong.5154 2 месяца назад +30

      and Nomos!

    • @kennylemaitre6663
      @kennylemaitre6663 2 месяца назад +8

      & Mido!

    • @keithchegwin1222
      @keithchegwin1222 2 месяца назад +4

      Never heard of the kunts

    • @HassanAli11197
      @HassanAli11197 2 месяца назад +5

      + Alexander Shorokhoff

    • @hammalamiri12
      @hammalamiri12 2 месяца назад

      @@keithchegwin1222the Glashutte Sea Q 39.5 is the best finished, most wearable diver I have ever tried on. Their panomatic lunar is a great modern and fresh alternative to the Lange 1. Check them out

  • @poppylove3673
    @poppylove3673 Месяц назад

    Love this Julie! Great seeing you and your family! I haven’t met you and have just been connecting with you through Sebastian live chats,just over the 3 weeks. I heard your first you tube when you came over from tic tok. All this to say, there’s a part of me that feels connected with you, like I’ve known you for years! We have 2 sons on the spectrum. I
    love seeing you all out enjoying yourselves as a family without anyone side-eyeing or saying something like they mean well! Eye roll, face palm! I hope I get to meet you and I love your idea of doing face time! 💚👍🏽💚

  • @danielsuciu73
    @danielsuciu73 2 месяца назад +11

    Nico was referring to Jacob & Co, so apparently Jacob Arabo is caught up in the Sean Combs situation with "freak offs". Specifically, one of the lawsuits against Combs, filed by Adria English at the beginning of July, lists Arabo as a co-defendent, as he was one of the people who had s3x with her as she was trafficked by Combs at one of his parties. Super gross if true.
    What's weird about this story is that the lawsuit was filed over 3 months ago, but there is absolutely no mention of it in the watch world. No articles on the news sites, nothing here on Reddit, nothing on RUclips. I don't know if this news never got to the watch world in the first place, or people just don't want to talk about it. In fact, "Producer Michael" (who looks like my grandma) has made 1 or 2 RUclips videos with Jacob after the lawsuit was filed.

    • @markusstevensakabiginfinit9523
      @markusstevensakabiginfinit9523 2 месяца назад +1

      That's because the case was dismissed last month... kinda sounds like she was looking for a money grab

  • @HawkDawgfan
    @HawkDawgfan 2 месяца назад +77

    How do you leave out brands like Nomos Glashutte and Glashutte Original??

    • @Wolferine07
      @Wolferine07 Месяц назад +5

      100% Nomos is for hipsters with disposable income, but Glashütte Original is straight up awesome.

    • @rowaystarco
      @rowaystarco Месяц назад +4

      @@Wolferine07 He ranked Nomos last year though, put it in meh but said another good year would bump them to would buy.

    • @nastystew6942
      @nastystew6942 Месяц назад +2

      I love my Glashutte!

    • @jeff9771
      @jeff9771 Месяц назад

      @@Wolferine07Nomos makes an absolute cracker of a watch it’s just a German bauhaus styling that’s not for everyone, it’s a better Junghans or sternglass

    • @Gustav141
      @Gustav141 25 дней назад

      @@Wolferine07NOMOS are high quality watches for people who are not fucking Rich and still want a high quality long lasting time piece. Get off your High horse, not everyone can afford a AP or a Patek.

  • @sangsaptakbagchi2022
    @sangsaptakbagchi2022 2 месяца назад +1

    My take on this video-
    1. Casio is and will be GODTIER forever.
    2. Someone has made an affordable mechanical moonphase watch (from Maen).

  • @Breakmarkie
    @Breakmarkie 2 месяца назад +5

    Nico is the absolute best to dish correct info on All watches, his fast pace draws me in to wont to here whats being said. His no bull shit attitude & attention to no the market is mind blowing. I wish I had a watch to wear an look after. ALL hail the watch king

  • @Terronage
    @Terronage 2 месяца назад +5

    Unpopular opinion, I'm here for Nico talking about watches. Please don't rush and jump cut him through talking about watches

  • @rodrigocabrita6874
    @rodrigocabrita6874 29 дней назад

    I love to wake up , see a video likes this with amazing brands then go set my price range to 200€. Aahhh, living life

  • @MushinShuriya
    @MushinShuriya 2 месяца назад +8

    guys he is talking about Jacob and co

  • @tommybertsch5769
    @tommybertsch5769 2 месяца назад +4

    Hey Nico, I would love to hear your thoughts on Glashutte, Carl F. Bucherer and Nomos to name a few. They seem to be conspicuously absent from your annual list. Is there a particular reason for that?

    • @rowaystarco
      @rowaystarco Месяц назад

      Nomoa was on meh last year, but close to would buy. He had good words to say.

  • @shawalfida6357
    @shawalfida6357 2 месяца назад

    That simon konecki photo was epic!
    LMAO hahahahaha

  • @_BLacKWaTeR_
    @_BLacKWaTeR_ 2 месяца назад +6

    Christopher ward rating is crazy.. they are killing it

  • @markwood7045
    @markwood7045 2 месяца назад +10

    Credit to Nico's video team and Nico for coming up with this format. The number of imitators I have seen across established car channels, music channels etc... all of them using "God Tier" as the top category! He really did come up with a gem with this ranking.

  • @adebsblank1150
    @adebsblank1150 2 месяца назад

    Ohh Nico, never change! I love how you always call out the B.S and speak your mind. I may disagree with some of the things.
    It's breath of fresh air hearing a watch enthusiast like you calling out big companies, unlike others who sometimes just pretend a watch is cool because of the brand associated. Well done, mate! Respect! 🤙🏻

  • @jarred0301
    @jarred0301 2 месяца назад +14

    The muh for Breitling is crazy too me. While not doing anything breathtaking, they are listening to what people want from them. With their only falter is removing the wings from the logo. The Premier line is freaking beautiful, and they keep making the avenger line better adding several 42 chronos with the B1. I get if you don't want to put them in "class" but "would buy" for sure I've got three on my list right now.

  • @asdfghjklxcvbnm9967
    @asdfghjklxcvbnm9967 Месяц назад +22

    1:10 which brand is he talking about

    • @sayyourgracesyg
      @sayyourgracesyg Месяц назад +5

      Jacob&co

    • @Tamaleking111
      @Tamaleking111 Месяц назад +1

      What they done goofed?

    • @ulfj3170
      @ulfj3170 Месяц назад +1

      Probably F.P Journe

    • @strayacide
      @strayacide 28 дней назад

      @@Tamaleking111 jacob himself is an alleged diddy party attendant who got down and dirty with some of the not so conscious and aware party goers

  • @Raxio_ional
    @Raxio_ional 28 дней назад

    Putting GS on B, Tier said everything about this guy. Could already tell this guy is either going to put Rolex in God tier or class

  • @s1zzyg452
    @s1zzyg452 2 месяца назад +39

    React to watches IN TULSA KING!!! lots of rolex and tudors.

    • @rashmit
      @rashmit 2 месяца назад

      @@s1zzyg452 The only watch worth reacting is Piaget Polo. Rest everything else is just too cliche (in my humble opinion).

    • @Snowmunkee
      @Snowmunkee 2 месяца назад

      Who gives a shit about basic ass rolexes and tudors?

    • @darren2346
      @darren2346 2 месяца назад

      We definitely need that or react to watches in mob movies or TV series

  • @Bixll09
    @Bixll09 2 месяца назад +5

    So Orient or Invicta make copies and they are in the Crap category.. Patex does a copy and no big deal... Which is it dude?

    • @wakamanga
      @wakamanga 2 месяца назад

      Invicta has been homaging forever while Patek just started. So, it’s a warning shot from him.

  • @TheGMAX21
    @TheGMAX21 2 месяца назад

    When Nico talked about authorized dealers and their weird type of selling at about 11:53 , I was instantly reminded of something that happened to my dad about a year or two ago. He wanted to buy a Rolex for my mom and went to an authorized dealer in a city near us he knew from the past, but the owner had changed and he was told that he would have to make an appointment and at the appointment, they told him he would have to wait at least a year, if not longer. My dad drove back to our city and visited the authorized dealer here where he bought several items before as well and was recognized immediately and everything went pretty fast from then on - what a coincidence. The other dealer just wanted him to buy something else in the meantime.

    • @lavyDW
      @lavyDW 16 дней назад

      Meanwhile, I have only 6 watches , 2 from omega , 3 from Tissot, and one Rolex ..though I have enjoyed this video ..

  • @mashrafi_27
    @mashrafi_27 2 месяца назад +24

    can anyone tell me which watch brand he was talking about? idk what's happening. and also,excited to watch the annual tier list,always look forward to this

    • @Mitchi3.
      @Mitchi3. 2 месяца назад

      Lmk if u got it

    • @tbomber
      @tbomber 2 месяца назад

      probably fp journe unless theres a different one im not aware of

    • @augustuswaiters1610
      @augustuswaiters1610 2 месяца назад +11

      Jacob & Co, Jacob Arabo is named in the Diddy lawsuits.

    • @mashrafi_27
      @mashrafi_27 2 месяца назад

      @@augustuswaiters1610 Is he? Well,he's a designer anyways,never considered him a watchmaker.

    • @mashrafi_27
      @mashrafi_27 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Mitchi3. It's Jacob Arabo(Jacob and co). Btw,why did you stop posting music? It’s quite vibey

  • @billgrisenthwaite3874
    @billgrisenthwaite3874 2 месяца назад +6

    Nick ,sorry but got disagree with you about Christopher Ward they should be in the would buy category. British company, award winning design ,20k sales with a 30million turnover is a success story.

    • @user-zi7oi5ju4x
      @user-zi7oi5ju4x 2 месяца назад

      Bruh did you even listen to his criticism?

    • @billgrisenthwaite3874
      @billgrisenthwaite3874 2 месяца назад

      @@user-zi7oi5ju4x yes i did ,doesn't change my opinion though

  • @348bac
    @348bac 27 дней назад

    Two years ago i got into watches having never been interested until i saw what was going on inside a mechanical watch. Blew my mind and i was fascinated. I quickly got interested in Hamilton because i found them in some of my favourite movies. So i looked for an opinion that that i felt i could rely on as to whether i should spend my money on this product or look elsewhere, even though my heart was set on them. Then i saw you rate them as highly as you did, so i looked through a tonne of your work on here and decided yours was an opinion i could rely on. Two months ago i got the one ive been pining after since then as a gift from my family for my 40th birthday and it’s beautiful. It’s nice to see them still on your would buy list. Its refreshing to see someone cutting the BS for once and honestly reviewing products regardless of who they are made by!!
    Ps. Im a big fan of George Daniels and Roger Smiths work. The craftsmen ship i think is incredible. Would you ever look at these pieces on your channel?

  • @grozy2000
    @grozy2000 2 месяца назад +7

    I think Christopher Ward is releasing a lot BUT not sure they’ve released a bad watch….

  • @theycallmeabe
    @theycallmeabe 2 месяца назад +4

    That’s what I like about Nico, the man has character! He’s got a bit of a potty mouth, but a good heart.

  • @arbenalbanoi6564
    @arbenalbanoi6564 2 месяца назад

    Nico looking like a real estate agent in that suit

  • @kazan29
    @kazan29 2 месяца назад +6

    CW just released the Bel Canto Classic! Both this and prior Trident Lumiere are indeed good development of the brand identity.
    "Would buy", please.