Andrew, this is not just a thank you for having me on your show but also a huge thank you for all your amazing videos you’ve created through the years! You’ve educated millions of people!You are the best story teller in our industry, by miles and I’m Very much looking forward to see what else we can do in the future. EDIT: THAT HUBLOT THING WAS DIRTY😂
The charm of WatchFinder videos is the almost poetic depiction of a passion for watches. Please don't change it! Even my wife loves listening in when I'm watching them, and she got into watches through it
To me these are opposing ends of the watch content spectrum, and it's genuinely wonderful to see this collaborative mindset over competition. Thanks to both channels
you guys don't need to take anything person about Nico surpassing you because Nico could not do what you guys do. he is very entertaining but he has very specific views and opinions. you guys spread the love for all brands and watch enthusiasts. You educate so many people including me on watches. keep it up there is definitely room for multiple people in this space!
Andrew, the reason I love this channel is the long cuts, the artful shots, the elaborate stories. In a sea of 3 second cuts and goofy thumbnails, your channel stands up by not being that. One of the greatest bands ever concentrated on the art, not on their personas. They never showed their faces, not even when winning a Grammy. Everyone knows the Daft Punk robots. I think that says it all. The advice he gave you is for his channel, his personality, not yours. Don't go for clicks, stick with the quality.
Yes! I watch Watchfinder because it's not about the presenter, it's about the watches. And yet the personalities of the hands, and latterly of Tom and Andrew, come through. Of course we're interested in the faces, and that's why the mystery is so powerful.
Nico framed his advice this way as well. He said that his techniques for holding attention work for him, but Andrew should absolutely not adopt those same ones if it will meddle with the integrity and quality of the channel. Good, respectable advice on Nico's part.
Yep, I agree with both the comments above. It works for Nico because of his personality and he's nailed his audience (me included) he's an extremely intelligent guy, but please don't change your format. ID guy did it and it took the edge off his channel.
I don't know, the "talking hands" is this channel's signature. If you show your faces then keep them at a once-in-awhile appearance. Oh, and don't ever change the cinematography, it's exquisite and the main reason I watch...well, and the highbrow humor.
I love this for so many reasons! There are a few watch channels that I make sure to see every video released, front to back with full advertising to make sure you get the revenue. You guys plus Nico is a killer combination and I can’t wait to see more collaborations in the future. I would love to see Nico review your personal watch collections for starters! Keep up the good work, great stuff guys
I’ve criticised Nico in the past. His content still isn’t for me and some of his younger audience can be a pain. After watching this, I can honestly say he seems like a lovely chap. Fair play
I don’t normally comment on videos because I don’t often think anyone on the internet really cares to hear my $.02 but I can’t second Nico enough - Watch Finder has been and continues to be a meaningful part of my education and continued inspiration into the hobby. Thank you, truly. Your passion and knowledge are evident in your work.
I agree with Nico that Adrew should be recognized for the AMAZING job he has done, but I would suggest 2 things: 1. Do the face reveal on YOUR channel, you deserve those views 2. Maybe show your face on this podcast kind of videos but do not change your classic videos, because they are truly a work of art (that has costed me thousands because I've bought all my watches after seeing them on your videos)
it was cool to get just Nico and not the loud persona from his channel. I already enjoyed his content but I have more respect for him after such candid and honest answers. best of luck to both channels on reaching 1mil first!
I love that this isnt predominantly about watches, but more about the business section of the channel and a better view into Nico's personality... both channels are the best of this sector despite being so different and no matter the hate, they deserve praise for making content that gets people into such a brilliant industry 👏
I love the way you guys bounce off each other. Nico brings the hype, Andrew brings the style, and Tom brings the fanboy enthusiasm, but both channels bring a fountain of knowledge and insight. More collabs like this, please. Teddy Baldasarre next!
One of the best things about watchfinder videos is that you actually see the watches thruout the video and not the speaker half of the time. Most other youtubers show themself all the goddamn time and then they have 10sec of watch footage during a 15min "review". You can do that in reaction videos or in your podcast style videos but please not in the educational watchvideos surrounding specific models and collections. watchfinder and Nico, you make great content! Keep up the good stuff! :)
I wake up at 5:30am, tired and in pain, 2hrs before the alarm is set to go off. I drag my weary hide to the kitchen to make breakfast and a coffee then load up the laptop. Ahh a new Watchfinder &Co video. Kool! Something to relax to first thing on this cold dreary and raining Thursday morning (oh it's going to be a long day). 23min and 44 seconds later my FAVORITE UA-cam channel has me beaming with the biggest smile I've had in days.😃 Thank you Watchfinder & Co and Thank you Nico Leonard. P.S. I loved the camera profile on the Mic. Great lighting mate 👌
Made my day, mates! Absolutely loved it. Andrew, the humility to accept and the zeal to make the channel bigger (visible from the past few weeks) is heartening to see! Regarding the face reveal, I'd be happy to see but I wouldn't not see your content if you hadn't revealed which is to say - don't be compelled to do it unless you 'want' to do it! My suggestion for the collab is: do a watch reaction video wherein you react to the watch first (like a Grand Seiko :P) and let Nico have a go next. That'd be fun! Ofcourse, this is in addition to what you guys are already planning with cars, etc. I would love to see you guys collaborate with 'Youre Terrific' as well. He makes great videos too and has a practical/fun approach to the hobby which is rare to see here. PS: Please make sure the humour content of this frequency (like the constant Hublot references in this video) is there in every video.
What Nico says is actually good advice, IF you use it to complement, not to substitute, analysis of time watched to understand why people are clicking out is a good thing, so is a style improvement in shooting time, thumbnails and titles, but don't take the wrong lessons from it, 3 second shots are not for everyone, it works wonders for his style, but for yours maybe just play a bit with longer and smaller shots without losing focus on your style, improving is good as long as you don't lose focus, and a couple experimental videos can be fun even if they don't work out great, you can still learn from the experience, people saying that you shouldn't change anything can't see that for improving you need a bit of change, and stagnation eventually will lead to downfall, having said that, I love both your channels, and both your styles, you both are already winning on UA-cam, and I wish you both nothing but the best.
Nico is a bit of a subversive personality, the first time you watch his videos you think it's just someone playing into the loud UA-camr clickbait trope but once you dig a bit deeper, his passion, knowledge and personality shines through. Also I'm Dutch and Irish so it's cool to see a Dutchman in Ireland winning like this.
NGL, clicked on this video thought it was a Nico video, cuz of the title and thumbnail. Kinda cheeky there Andrew! 😂 took the tip and used immediately 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Nico's videos aren't my bag : Loud, grating and annoyingly edited. But the crowd love it. Love it. Surprised that algorithms haven't brought me to his output before now. Begob.
I’m not use to post comments on UA-cam but I have to make an exception for you guys. Nico and you are such nice people (I had the chance to check Nico’s hands during W&W this year and he was so kind to take 3min of it’s time to speak with me). Regarding revealing your faces, It’s like the Mandalorian (Star Wars) not too much… I love the way you are. All the best.
love nico. he simultaneously comes off as a major asshole but also extremely caring, warm and enthusiastic at the same time. sure he is harsh on people up front but it seems to be that he just wants people to have great stuff and not waste $$ and energy on crap. also crazy knowledgeable about specific movements and models like so many horo-tubers are.
Nico is very different from you guys but I still love him because he is also entertaining and providing content. BUT I love that you are different. And I totally agree with Nico that you should not give up or dilute what you are loved for. The only thing I am not so 100% sure about is if you should reveal your faces. Don’t get me wrong- I am not afraid that you guys look ugly. It is a differentiator and people are curious to see you. It could be a short term increase of views but maybe not good in the long run? Anyway - you are my heros and I so grateful what I have learned from you! Alexandros
Subscribed to Nico but wasn't his greatest fan of slating others and being shouty but really nice chat with him and get to know what he's like. Have a lot of respect for Nico, well done chaps and he's right what he says about Watchfinder
Watchfinder videos are like the special occasion evening out with fine wine. Nico videos are like the Friday night cheap beer 2am pizza nights. Both are needed. Just completely different.
This is a match made in heaven, Nico's explosive and irreverent personality mixed with the calm and refined storytelling of you guys, has a ton of potential.
Man it is so refreshing and enjoyable to see two, excuse me three (sorry Tom), of my favorite UA-camrs and Watch personalities collaborating and making content together and embracing friendly competition and admiration, well done gents, pure class! We need more collaborations and inclusion in the watch UA-cam space and would love to see Nico back to talk about; 1.) all the different complications and both sides take on each complication, 2.) GMT versus world timer and which is really more practical for everyday use, 3.) Daytona vs. Day/Date which really is the ageless and iconic Rolex known all over the world and why? 4.) Zelos micro brand and their possible future and value in the watch space, 5.) Minute timer, the most under-appreciated complication?
Let me just say this, I loved this video. Nico you're a very energetic and positivity inducing man with your videos and Andrew you're the other nd of the spectrum with calm collected cool that transports us to a new dimension with your story telling. Thank you both for being part of this community and for providing knowledge and entertainment to all of us.
Fantastic to hear both the greats sharing the screen. Such different approaches that there's more than enough space for both. Nico, one of the funniest men on the Web, not just in the watch world. Mr Hands, just the most absorbing and informative source there is. Full stop. Legends both.
I had always imagined a video with both of your energies as more of a collision than a collaboration, but I have never been more happy to be WRONG! Keep up the incredible job you guys are doing 😃👏🏾🔥🇳🇱
The face reveal could be a bad idea on the Watchfinder channel, but a good idea on Nico’s channel or another watch channel. The appeal and success of Watchfinder is the story telling and amazing camera work, not the faces. With UA-cam all about grabbing attention, it’s nice to have a calm, incredibly entertaining and intelligent video without the constant barrage of images and shouting in our faces. I love both channels and gained more respect from this interview. I can’t sub the channel or like the videos anymore, but absolutely love the work that you do! Cheers
I will be showing my age here, but if anyone remembers the shows “Cheers” and “Frazier” they both had characters that we never saw. In “Cheers” it was Norm’s wife Vera. In “Frazier” it was Niles’ wife Maris. It totally worked for those shows. Maybe it was because we kept watching to see if there would ever be a reveal. Maybe we liked how they played around it. Whatever it was, it worked. I’m a fan of both channels, and will stick around, whatever you decide. Cheers! ;)
@Watchfinder @Nico Leonard @Jenni Elle The Three Watchsketeers. The three best watch channels in my opinion. None of you, not WF, Nico or Jenni, should change what you do. You've all got a special place in our hearts. Keep it up!!
Nico, Andrew you both are great at what you do, in your individual styles! Keep doing what you guys do best. Thank you for the entertainment and education!
I don't like Nico as a presenter, but for all intents and purposes, he seems like a great dude and loves what he does, and I can't knock the hustle. I can't wait for the collab. Proud of both of y'all. Keep doing what you're doing.
I went to a lovely marina yesterday, walking at sunset with a beautiful lady and having a drink while contemplating the yachts. Nearby, there are some designer boutiques and a jewellery. Had a glance at the window and the mood of the evening shifted from great to the worst possible nightmare for Nico. There was Not a Hublot, nor two... HALF of the shop window was packed with Hublots, about 12 of them, creating an atmosphere of chaos, a Big Bang of Nico's Kryptonite. I thought it was a nightmare, i just run to the water to wake myself up. Unfortunately, i had to walk back home soaking wet....
Super video, Andrew and Tom have so much personality, intelligent, clever, funny, and I love Nico, great insight into the character behind the brash exterior!
I literally laughed out loud when Tom said, "Horology House doesn't show his face any-more". Very funny Tom! On a serious note, I really love the Watchfinder videos. Their artistic and beautifully photographed macro images allow us to see the detail in watches that normally pass us by. The rare and unusual examples and I'm thinking now of the double and triple split ALS's are some of the most mesmerising UA-cam videos I have ever watched, so please don't ever change the format. Your brand is very recognisable so be wary of changing your thumbnail too much as it easily stands out when my eyes scroll than the page. Maybe the Tom and Andrew colab videos could be your space to experiment whilst retaining the educational watch videos in their present format, for now at least. I think you also have to remember that yourselves and Nico attract two distinctly different types of audience. There will be some crossover but if you asked true watch nerds who would they choose if they could only subscribe to one, the reply might be very enlightening and I don't think it would be Nico (but I may be wrong). Your content is all about quality, very much like the watches you are promoting whilst I think it's fair to say that Nico is all about 'shock and awe'. He has to keep finding new things and new ways to create the drama because that's why people watch him. The Watchfinder videos have a timeless quality and the format whilst remaining relatively unchanged since its inception continues to attract a growing audience each week. Keep up the good work an don't think for one moment you are doing anything wrong. And remember, what if UA-cam changes its algorithms again and any changes then backfire on you!
I love watching not just Nico & Watchfinder when comes to watches, each one has something to offer in their own unique way. Nico is educational in a entertaining way, watchfinder has visuals with good stories and good voice, Roman, CRM, TPT have a vlog day in a life kind of thing in their own ways, can't forget watch Eric with his own spin. I love watching all of them. One thing I really like seeing is how they all know one another and can see the respect & helping one another out.
This is to all the members of the Watchfinder family. You guys are the most quality watch content on the internet. Period. I'd not be a fan of watches and get into watch collecting if it were not for all the educational videos you guys make. I have to admire the fact that you also generate the most neutral watch content where every other channel on youtube is biased in one way or the other. This is your selling point guys, please do not change this. On your channel, every piece is treated with it's own merits and demerits from an almost neutral perspective. The anonymity behind it all also adds to this allure, according to me, a person may hate or love a watch but watchfinder tells it like it is. Kind of like batman, you guys are the watch content we need but not the one we deserve, because you are too good for us. The fidelity of your shots and way you capture the essence of each watch is mesmerizing, probably the next best thing to owning the watch itself. Your content will never be boring to the faithful crowd you have amassed over the years, because we are watch lovers and not watch haters, and that is what sets you guys apart. Keep doing what you do folks, you are perfect the way you are and you don't need to change one bit! Cheers!
LOVE IT! the only two watch channels I follow and have helped me get really interested in Watches and starting to build a dream watch collection Thank you
I've never watched Nico, as I didn't think I'd care for him. This isn't what I expected. I certainly wasn't expecting a humble and sensitive man. Good stuff.
It would be cool (not sure if allowable or legal) if the Watchfinder's & Nico's channels swapped styles for one video. So, Watchfinder would attempt to do the whole 3-second max edit, yelling, bleeping-type of video, and Nico Leonard did the "talking hands," quiet, long form, poetic ode-type video (with the Watchfinder background music).
Hi Nico, Andrew and Tom - you’re all really entertaining, knowledgeable, educational and interesting. Please just ignore the hurtful or spiteful stuff people write - pick out the good and useful critique. Keep up the amazing work, cheers Dave
Loved this. Super entertaining. Spreading watch love and building enthusiasm for our hobby is done in many ways, and you are all masters, despite walking different paths. Much love and appreciation.
Am a fan of mr nico’s channel but as he said i love your channel for the educational nature of it and I’ve learned all that i know from you guys so all the best and success
This was awesome! I watch both channels and a few others. I watch them for different reasons though. This channel i really enjoy being educated about a watch i am interested in or maybe already own, or maybe learning about a company I've never heard of before. I watch Nico because he has a personality i can relate to, obviously has a passion for watches and thoroughly entertains me. Keep up the awesome work 🤘
The irony of this video is Nico speaking on the subject of titling videos with a view to baiting viewers into clicking. I genuinely watch every video that Watchfinder put out (& Nico’s as well), but this one slipped through the net because of the title - I only found it when Nico linked it in his own video. Now that I’m here, I get the reference - but the title reads ‘BORING’ and that’s all the brain catches. Great video as per usual though. Love Watchfinder and love Nico
Great collaboration. I enjoyed hearing the real Nico. I like the mystic of not seeing your faces. The introduction of the talking microphones has been a refreshing change to this channel, adding a lighthearted element to your watch feature vids. And I think it's so much fun that your guests are microphones too 😄I believe showing your faces would be too much at this time. I've learned so much from the talking hands, and now microphones, that I would continue to watch even if you never reveal your faces. I agree with Nico, your content is some of the best not just in watch-land, but across all of UA-cam! If you wanted to discuss cars, introduce the talking cars concept 😄
I would say Nico does content for everyone even people that are not into watches. Watchfinder is making watch people drool and their wallets bleed with macro shots and smooth story telling. Your macro shots made me choose GS over Rolex and Omega. Nico is like watch fashion police and you teach us that every watch deserves to be loved. I rewatched Die another day this weekend and couldnt get your idea about Rolex CEO burning Omegas CEO with laser to get the Bond contract back out of my head. Dont ever change.
I watch both channels. Love both channels. But I love how different they are. Nicos fun, but honestly I learn from you guys. Love you both for different reasons and that’s OK with me!
Wow, I chose Hodinkee in the survey, big mistake. I love the nod to Nikko in the title of this video. Perfection is attainable, listen to Nikko's advice after he gave you so much live! Nice! What I love is the format of learning and then sharing. That's why you have earned my attention. In the end, don't forget that. Thanks Again, hope you remember this humble comment. PS: I was hoping you'd ask Nikko how he memorizes all those reference numbers.
While I can't afford a watch as an investment anywhere in the near future. I do find both Andrew and Nico's channel to be very entertaining and educational. One of these days I will step into the fold. Love the content and personalities. Keep at it!
As much as I’d like to see your face out of curiosity, I really like the narration with just the hands format . Don’t lose all of your style completely ✌🏼❤️
Andrew, this is not just a thank you for having me on your show but also a huge thank you for all your amazing videos you’ve created through the years! You’ve educated millions of people!You are the best story teller in our industry, by miles and I’m Very much looking forward to see what else we can do in the future. EDIT: THAT HUBLOT THING WAS DIRTY😂
yeah his storytelling is as you would've said: "GOD TIER!!!!"
Cracking little interview, also appreciate the UA-cam tips
Love you nico
But the hublot thing was funny as hell
Casio is god tier!!!!
Haha, that 'I Love Hublot' poster in the back :)
The charm of WatchFinder videos is the almost poetic depiction of a passion for watches. Please don't change it! Even my wife loves listening in when I'm watching them, and she got into watches through it
To me these are opposing ends of the watch content spectrum, and it's genuinely wonderful to see this collaborative mindset over competition. Thanks to both channels
More like a million light year gap.
It was hardly a collab, they blew smoke up each other’s asses for 23mins and didn’t even talks about watches.
you guys don't need to take anything person about Nico surpassing you because Nico could not do what you guys do. he is very entertaining but he has very specific views and opinions. you guys spread the love for all brands and watch enthusiasts. You educate so many people including me on watches. keep it up there is definitely room for multiple people in this space!
Great collaboration and love the "I heart Hublot" picture representing Nico 😂😂
And Tom's microphone looks like a flaccid penis and now you won't unsee it
Andrew, the reason I love this channel is the long cuts, the artful shots, the elaborate stories. In a sea of 3 second cuts and goofy thumbnails, your channel stands up by not being that.
One of the greatest bands ever concentrated on the art, not on their personas. They never showed their faces, not even when winning a Grammy. Everyone knows the Daft Punk robots. I think that says it all.
The advice he gave you is for his channel, his personality, not yours. Don't go for clicks, stick with the quality.
Yes! I watch Watchfinder because it's not about the presenter, it's about the watches.
And yet the personalities of the hands, and latterly of Tom and Andrew, come through. Of course we're interested in the faces, and that's why the mystery is so powerful.
Nico framed his advice this way as well. He said that his techniques for holding attention work for him, but Andrew should absolutely not adopt those same ones if it will meddle with the integrity and quality of the channel. Good, respectable advice on Nico's part.
Yep, I agree with both the comments above. It works for Nico because of his personality and he's nailed his audience (me included) he's an extremely intelligent guy, but please don't change your format. ID guy did it and it took the edge off his channel.
Then how can this channel grow and gain viewership? That's what it's seriously struggling with atm
100%
I don't know, the "talking hands" is this channel's signature. If you show your faces then keep them at a once-in-awhile appearance.
Oh, and don't ever change the cinematography, it's exquisite and the main reason I watch...well, and the highbrow humor.
I love this for so many reasons! There are a few watch channels that I make sure to see every video released, front to back with full advertising to make sure you get the revenue. You guys plus Nico is a killer combination and I can’t wait to see more collaborations in the future. I would love to see Nico review your personal watch collections for starters! Keep up the good work, great stuff guys
I’ve criticised Nico in the past. His content still isn’t for me and some of his younger audience can be a pain. After watching this, I can honestly say he seems like a lovely chap. Fair play
I don’t normally comment on videos because I don’t often think anyone on the internet really cares to hear my $.02 but I can’t second Nico enough - Watch Finder has been and continues to be a meaningful part of my education and continued inspiration into the hobby.
Thank you, truly. Your passion and knowledge are evident in your work.
I agree with Nico that Adrew should be recognized for the AMAZING job he has done, but I would suggest 2 things:
1. Do the face reveal on YOUR channel, you deserve those views
2. Maybe show your face on this podcast kind of videos but do not change your classic videos, because they are truly a work of art (that has costed me thousands because I've bought all my watches after seeing them on your videos)
it was cool to get just Nico and not the loud persona from his channel. I already enjoyed his content but I have more respect for him after such candid and honest answers.
best of luck to both channels on reaching 1mil first!
He’s sharing some very interesting background on his video persona and yt strategy.
I love that this isnt predominantly about watches, but more about the business section of the channel and a better view into Nico's personality... both channels are the best of this sector despite being so different and no matter the hate, they deserve praise for making content that gets people into such a brilliant industry 👏
I love the way you guys bounce off each other. Nico brings the hype, Andrew brings the style, and Tom brings the fanboy enthusiasm, but both channels bring a fountain of knowledge and insight. More collabs like this, please. Teddy Baldasarre next!
Must confess, I'm not a fan of Nico's channel but I v much like Teddy.
Two of my favourite watch guys collaborating for a video!!! That's awesome!! Love both you guys!!! Cheers
One of the best things about watchfinder videos is that you actually see the watches thruout the video and not the speaker half of the time. Most other youtubers show themself all the goddamn time and then they have 10sec of watch footage during a 15min "review". You can do that in reaction videos or in your podcast style videos but please not in the educational watchvideos surrounding specific models and collections.
watchfinder and Nico, you make great content! Keep up the good stuff! :)
God tier talking hands VS thicc swearing dutch guy.
I wake up at 5:30am, tired and in pain, 2hrs before the alarm is set to go off. I drag my weary hide to the kitchen to make breakfast and a coffee then load up the laptop. Ahh a new Watchfinder &Co video. Kool! Something to relax to first thing on this cold dreary and raining Thursday morning (oh it's going to be a long day). 23min and 44 seconds later my FAVORITE UA-cam channel has me beaming with the biggest smile I've had in days.😃 Thank you Watchfinder & Co and Thank you Nico Leonard. P.S. I loved the camera profile on the Mic. Great lighting mate 👌
Watchfinder: Invites Nico for interview
Also Watchfinder: Shows Hublot clips during interview 😂
You need to get Paul Thorpe on. He's the real watch community godfather.
Nice! Watchfinder and Nico are the two watch reviewers that I watch the most.
Lovin the strong Hublot overlay while Nico's talking hahaha
That thumbnail had me guessing but you guys together are great! :)
Not the crossover we needed, but the one we deserved
Made my day, mates! Absolutely loved it.
Andrew, the humility to accept and the zeal to make the channel bigger (visible from the past few weeks) is heartening to see!
Regarding the face reveal, I'd be happy to see but I wouldn't not see your content if you hadn't revealed which is to say - don't be compelled to do it unless you 'want' to do it!
My suggestion for the collab is: do a watch reaction video wherein you react to the watch first (like a Grand Seiko :P) and let Nico have a go next. That'd be fun! Ofcourse, this is in addition to what you guys are already planning with cars, etc.
I would love to see you guys collaborate with 'Youre Terrific' as well. He makes great videos too and has a practical/fun approach to the hobby which is rare to see here.
PS: Please make sure the humour content of this frequency (like the constant Hublot references in this video) is there in every video.
It's so wholesome how respectful Nico is.
What Nico says is actually good advice, IF you use it to complement, not to substitute, analysis of time watched to understand why people are clicking out is a good thing, so is a style improvement in shooting time, thumbnails and titles, but don't take the wrong lessons from it, 3 second shots are not for everyone, it works wonders for his style, but for yours maybe just play a bit with longer and smaller shots without losing focus on your style, improving is good as long as you don't lose focus, and a couple experimental videos can be fun even if they don't work out great, you can still learn from the experience, people saying that you shouldn't change anything can't see that for improving you need a bit of change, and stagnation eventually will lead to downfall, having said that, I love both your channels, and both your styles, you both are already winning on UA-cam, and I wish you both nothing but the best.
Nico is a bit of a subversive personality, the first time you watch his videos you think it's just someone playing into the loud UA-camr clickbait trope but once you dig a bit deeper, his passion, knowledge and personality shines through. Also I'm Dutch and Irish so it's cool to see a Dutchman in Ireland winning like this.
NGL, clicked on this video thought it was a Nico video, cuz of the title and thumbnail.
Kinda cheeky there Andrew! 😂 took the tip and used immediately 🙌🏻🙌🏻
9:30 that's why I love these podcasts you guys do now. It really is a nice contrast to the dry videos you normally do.
Keep it up!
Nico's videos aren't my bag : Loud, grating and annoyingly edited. But the crowd love it. Love it. Surprised that algorithms haven't brought me to his output before now. Begob.
I’m not use to post comments on UA-cam but I have to make an exception for you guys. Nico and you are such nice people (I had the chance to check Nico’s hands during W&W this year and he was so kind to take 3min of it’s time to speak with me). Regarding revealing your faces, It’s like the Mandalorian (Star Wars) not too much… I love the way you are. All the best.
This is dream collab for everyone who is into watches. What a legends 🔥
love nico. he simultaneously comes off as a major asshole but also extremely caring, warm and enthusiastic at the same time. sure he is harsh on people up front but it seems to be that he just wants people to have great stuff and not waste $$ and energy on crap. also crazy knowledgeable about specific movements and models like so many horo-tubers are.
Nico is very different from you guys but I still love him because he is also entertaining and providing content. BUT I love that you are different. And I totally agree with Nico that you should not give up or dilute what you are loved for. The only thing I am not so 100% sure about is if you should reveal your faces. Don’t get me wrong- I am not afraid that you guys look ugly. It is a differentiator and people are curious to see you. It could be a short term increase of views but maybe not good in the long run?
Anyway - you are my heros and I so grateful what I have learned from you!
Alexandros
Subscribed to Nico but wasn't his greatest fan of slating others and being shouty but really nice chat with him and get to know what he's like. Have a lot of respect for Nico, well done chaps and he's right what he says about Watchfinder
Watchfinder videos are like the special occasion evening out with fine wine. Nico videos are like the Friday night cheap beer 2am pizza nights. Both are needed. Just completely different.
This is a match made in heaven, Nico's explosive and irreverent personality mixed with the calm and refined storytelling of you guys, has a ton of potential.
Man it is so refreshing and enjoyable to see two, excuse me three (sorry Tom), of my favorite UA-camrs and Watch personalities collaborating and making content together and embracing friendly competition and admiration, well done gents, pure class! We need more collaborations and inclusion in the watch UA-cam space and would love to see Nico back to talk about; 1.) all the different complications and both sides take on each complication, 2.) GMT versus world timer and which is really more practical for everyday use, 3.) Daytona vs. Day/Date which really is the ageless and iconic Rolex known all over the world and why? 4.) Zelos micro brand and their possible future and value in the watch space, 5.) Minute timer, the most under-appreciated complication?
Let me just say this, I loved this video. Nico you're a very energetic and positivity inducing man with your videos and Andrew you're the other nd of the spectrum with calm collected cool that transports us to a new dimension with your story telling. Thank you both for being part of this community and for providing knowledge and entertainment to all of us.
Nico, and Watchfinder and Co for that matter, is self deprecating which is a huge breath of fresh air among watch youtubers.
Fantastic to hear both the greats sharing the screen. Such different approaches that there's more than enough space for both. Nico, one of the funniest men on the Web, not just in the watch world. Mr Hands, just the most absorbing and informative source there is. Full stop. Legends both.
I had always imagined a video with both of your energies as more of a collision than a collaboration, but I have never been more happy to be WRONG! Keep up the incredible job you guys are doing 😃👏🏾🔥🇳🇱
The face reveal could be a bad idea on the Watchfinder channel, but a good idea on Nico’s channel or another watch channel. The appeal and success of Watchfinder is the story telling and amazing camera work, not the faces. With UA-cam all about grabbing attention, it’s nice to have a calm, incredibly entertaining and intelligent video without the constant barrage of images and shouting in our faces. I love both channels and gained more respect from this interview. I can’t sub the channel or like the videos anymore, but absolutely love the work that you do! Cheers
I will be showing my age here, but if anyone remembers the shows “Cheers” and “Frazier” they both had characters that we never saw. In “Cheers” it was Norm’s wife Vera. In “Frazier” it was Niles’ wife Maris. It totally worked for those shows. Maybe it was because we kept watching to see if there would ever be a reveal. Maybe we liked how they played around it. Whatever it was, it worked.
I’m a fan of both channels, and will stick around, whatever you decide.
Cheers! ;)
@Watchfinder @Nico Leonard @Jenni Elle
The Three Watchsketeers.
The three best watch channels in my opinion. None of you, not WF, Nico or Jenni, should change what you do. You've all got a special place in our hearts.
Keep it up!!
What an incredible crossover, I’m so proud of the watch UA-cam community
Genuinely one of the best and most honest talks about the UA-cam algorithm that I've seen.
Very good guys ! Happy to come on whenever you need me! ;)
Nico, Andrew you both are great at what you do, in your individual styles! Keep doing what you guys do best.
Thank you for the entertainment and education!
I love that nico's mic pic has a background photo of "I love Hublot"
Great content, no drama... thanks all 🙏🏼
The”I ❤️Hublot” sign and the constant Hublot cinematic shots are amazing.😂😂
I don't like Nico as a presenter, but for all intents and purposes, he seems like a great dude and loves what he does, and I can't knock the hustle. I can't wait for the collab. Proud of both of y'all. Keep doing what you're doing.
Your colabs will likely blow up the internet 👌
Can't wait!
I went to a lovely marina yesterday, walking at sunset with a beautiful lady and having a drink while contemplating the yachts.
Nearby, there are some designer boutiques and a jewellery. Had a glance at the window and the mood of the evening shifted from great to the worst possible nightmare for Nico.
There was Not a Hublot, nor two...
HALF of the shop window was packed with Hublots, about 12 of them, creating an atmosphere of chaos, a Big Bang of Nico's Kryptonite.
I thought it was a nightmare, i just run to the water to wake myself up.
Unfortunately, i had to walk back home soaking wet....
The "i
Super video, Andrew and Tom have so much personality, intelligent, clever, funny, and I love Nico, great insight into the character behind the brash exterior!
I am subscribed to several channels, but “Talking hands” is still my favorite watch review channel. A big thank you from Florida!
I literally laughed out loud when Tom said, "Horology House doesn't show his face any-more". Very funny Tom! On a serious note, I really love the Watchfinder videos. Their artistic and beautifully photographed macro images allow us to see the detail in watches that normally pass us by. The rare and unusual examples and I'm thinking now of the double and triple split ALS's are some of the most mesmerising UA-cam videos I have ever watched, so please don't ever change the format. Your brand is very recognisable so be wary of changing your thumbnail too much as it easily stands out when my eyes scroll than the page. Maybe the Tom and Andrew colab videos could be your space to experiment whilst retaining the educational watch videos in their present format, for now at least. I think you also have to remember that yourselves and Nico attract two distinctly different types of audience. There will be some crossover but if you asked true watch nerds who would they choose if they could only subscribe to one, the reply might be very enlightening and I don't think it would be Nico (but I may be wrong). Your content is all about quality, very much like the watches you are promoting whilst I think it's fair to say that Nico is all about 'shock and awe'. He has to keep finding new things and new ways to create the drama because that's why people watch him. The Watchfinder videos have a timeless quality and the format whilst remaining relatively unchanged since its inception continues to attract a growing audience each week. Keep up the good work an don't think for one moment you are doing anything wrong. And remember, what if UA-cam changes its algorithms again and any changes then backfire on you!
I love watching not just Nico & Watchfinder when comes to watches, each one has something to offer in their own unique way.
Nico is educational in a entertaining way, watchfinder has visuals with good stories and good voice, Roman, CRM, TPT have a vlog day in a life kind of thing in their own ways, can't forget watch Eric with his own spin. I love watching all of them.
One thing I really like seeing is how they all know one another and can see the respect & helping one another out.
This is to all the members of the Watchfinder family. You guys are the most quality watch content on the internet. Period. I'd not be a fan of watches and get into watch collecting if it were not for all the educational videos you guys make. I have to admire the fact that you also generate the most neutral watch content where every other channel on youtube is biased in one way or the other. This is your selling point guys, please do not change this. On your channel, every piece is treated with it's own merits and demerits from an almost neutral perspective. The anonymity behind it all also adds to this allure, according to me, a person may hate or love a watch but watchfinder tells it like it is. Kind of like batman, you guys are the watch content we need but not the one we deserve, because you are too good for us. The fidelity of your shots and way you capture the essence of each watch is mesmerizing, probably the next best thing to owning the watch itself. Your content will never be boring to the faithful crowd you have amassed over the years, because we are watch lovers and not watch haters, and that is what sets you guys apart. Keep doing what you do folks, you are perfect the way you are and you don't need to change one bit!
Cheers!
Two of the best watch content channels on UA-cam. Keep up the great work gentlemen
LOVE IT! the only two watch channels I follow and have helped me get really interested in Watches and starting to build a dream watch collection
Thank you
I ❤️ Hublot lol
We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder
This video made me reconsider on Nico. Thank you guys, nice one (as always)
I've never watched Nico, as I didn't think I'd care for him. This isn't what I expected. I certainly wasn't expecting a humble and sensitive man. Good stuff.
Yeah i avoided the thumb nails for a while too but his passion is infectious + just a really inspiring entrepreneur.
@@chrismcdonald1518 everyone seems to have the same first thoughts on him lol, i thought the exact same thing initially
We all know a guy who is objectively obnoxious, but love him because he is a great guy. This is Nico. Who loves watches.
Great video. Nico sounds like such a great person. He also does great work making people aware of watches
It would be cool (not sure if allowable or legal) if the Watchfinder's & Nico's channels swapped styles for one video. So, Watchfinder would attempt to do the whole 3-second max edit, yelling, bleeping-type of video, and Nico Leonard did the "talking hands," quiet, long form, poetic ode-type video (with the Watchfinder background music).
Hi Nico, Andrew and Tom - you’re all really entertaining, knowledgeable, educational and interesting.
Please just ignore the hurtful or spiteful stuff people write - pick out the good and useful critique.
Keep up the amazing work, cheers Dave
The “I ❤️ Hublot” picture on the wall for Nico’s voice was priceless.
Loved this. Super entertaining. Spreading watch love and building enthusiasm for our hobby is done in many ways, and you are all masters, despite walking different paths. Much love and appreciation.
I enjoyed this one so much, thank you and Godspeed to both channels!
I watch and enjoy both the channels, wouldn’t say one is better than the other, both different styles of content but both fantastic none the less
Does Mr. Talking Hands keep his hands in glass jars when he's not working like Fox Mulder did in Zoolander?
Two giants of the watch space in UA-cam together. Amazing stuff.
Am a fan of mr nico’s channel but as he said i love your channel for the educational nature of it and I’ve learned all that i know from you guys so all the best and success
I love the "I ♥Hublot" poster behind Niko's microphone. Brilliant!
Oisin The €11,000 Thief Has Salt In His Wounds. Accusing Nico Of Being A Thief On His IG Story Is The Height Of Hypocrisy.
This was both informative and entertaining. Well done gentlemen!
This was awesome! I watch both channels and a few others. I watch them for different reasons though. This channel i really enjoy being educated about a watch i am interested in or maybe already own, or maybe learning about a company I've never heard of before. I watch Nico because he has a personality i can relate to, obviously has a passion for watches and thoroughly entertains me. Keep up the awesome work 🤘
The irony of this video is Nico speaking on the subject of titling videos with a view to baiting viewers into clicking.
I genuinely watch every video that Watchfinder put out (& Nico’s as well), but this one slipped through the net because of the title - I only found it when Nico linked it in his own video.
Now that I’m here, I get the reference - but the title reads ‘BORING’ and that’s all the brain catches. Great video as per usual though. Love Watchfinder and love Nico
Great collaboration. I enjoyed hearing the real Nico. I like the mystic of not seeing your faces. The introduction of the talking microphones has been a refreshing change to this channel, adding a lighthearted element to your watch feature vids. And I think it's so much fun that your guests are microphones too 😄I believe showing your faces would be too much at this time. I've learned so much from the talking hands, and now microphones, that I would continue to watch even if you never reveal your faces. I agree with Nico, your content is some of the best not just in watch-land, but across all of UA-cam! If you wanted to discuss cars, introduce the talking cars concept 😄
I would say Nico does content for everyone even people that are not into watches. Watchfinder is making watch people drool and their wallets bleed with macro shots and smooth story telling. Your macro shots made me choose GS over Rolex and Omega. Nico is like watch fashion police and you teach us that every watch deserves to be loved. I rewatched Die another day this weekend and couldnt get your idea about Rolex CEO burning Omegas CEO with laser to get the Bond contract back out of my head. Dont ever change.
I watch both channels. Love both channels. But I love how different they are. Nicos fun, but honestly I learn from you guys. Love you both for different reasons and that’s OK with me!
The collaboration we didn't know we needed !
Finally! The crossover we've been ACTUALLY waiting for. Thank you ❤
Two of my favorite channels in one video! Is it my birthday? Thank you for the great content and Nico, ignore the negative leaches on social media.
Wow, I chose Hodinkee in the survey, big mistake. I love the nod to Nikko in the title of this video.
Perfection is attainable, listen to Nikko's advice after he gave you so much live!
Nice! What I love is the format of learning and then sharing. That's why you have earned my attention. In the end, don't forget that.
Thanks Again, hope you remember this humble comment.
PS: I was hoping you'd ask Nikko how he memorizes all those reference numbers.
While I can't afford a watch as an investment anywhere in the near future. I do find both Andrew and Nico's channel to be very entertaining and educational. One of these days I will step into the fold. Love the content and personalities. Keep at it!
Such an exciting time for the Chanel!
great stuff! loving the collabs nico has been dooing!
You both make the best watch related content on UA-cam, keep doing what you’re doing lads I love it 👍🏻
That cheeky “I ❤️ Hublot” got me!
oh..him. Well I'll watch out of loyalty.
Why the hesitancy? He's great, makes watch collecting much less pretentious than it already is
LOL!!
Found the hublot lover
As much as I’d like to see your face out of curiosity, I really like the narration with just the hands format . Don’t lose all of your style completely ✌🏼❤️
Watch UA-cam is actually a great place. Most channels are great but these two leading lights for different reasons. Great interview and collaboration.
Great idea for a reveal lads, keep it up love both these channels👍