Watch Expert ReRanks Watch Brands For 2023 (THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL!!!)
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2023
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This is my MOST BRUTAL Tier List YET!!! I am not taking any prisoners. What watch brands did well? Where is Rolex? Find everything out today... & of course, F*%K HUBLOT!! 😂
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Guys, will you be doing some of your comps, discussions etc via Whatsapp? Not on any of the mainstream social networks so miss out on a lot of your guff.
Richard mille has a pen with a watch movement in it. Out here Buying this peasant pen.
I've been trying to google that François-Paul Journe dinner party story but I just cant freakin find it!?!?!?
On it! 🇨🇱🔥
@nicoleonard what are your thoughts on the Elliot brown watch company
I normally rank all Nico's suits hublot level. HOWEVER he has listened to his fans, and fixed his sleeves. Therefore, i put them in the "would buy" category.
Everyone ready for another year of Nico crapping on Grand Seiko?
Yes and I'm all for it 🎉
Dont forget hublot
I mean if a watch got a soul I'd be scared to shits
@@surfin_6yeah, but Hublot is really a shi*te
But why?
I was gifted a Seiko watch by my dad when I was 13 for Christmas- I was terribly sick in the hospital at the time.
15 years later and this thing is still pristine on the face and I've only had to replace a couple pins. I may buy one or two more watches in my lifetime, but this watch will always be my favorite.
I'll defend Orient as a truly underrated watch company. They have some beautiful, textured dial designs over there. Seiko is really good, too.
totally agree
He said he hasnt heard anything from Orient, but Orient released a bunch like the Bambino 38, Mako 3 and Mako 40.
@@kleanovodust-bin69 I "accidentally" tried on a mako 40 (the woman in the shop gave me something else than I pointed at but I was like sure why not), and it was amazing, felt so good on the wrist. Instant love. Although the mistake at the marker at 26 min is a pretty big fumble but they can correct that
I've recently bought Orient Kamasu and it's amazing! F6922 movement, saphire crystal, screw crown, 20bar, beautiful dial for just $300. The only thing I don't like is bracelet but I replaced it with jubelee and it's a killer now!
@@raczgabor659 yeah, the mistake at the 26 minute marker can be a collectible one day tho.
Longines have definitely earned their place in the class tier. The releases they have made over the past couple of years at the price point has been unmatched by any other brand in regards to quality, design and phenomenal value for money.
agreed the spirit zulu is an amazing watch
As well as Baume&Mercier and Grand Seiko.
Longines in 2023 looks too messy
Agree, I bought a 28mm dolce vita and I am in love with it
Very very true
"One watch doesn't make a good watch brand."
*still ranks AP in class*
True. AP takes the Royal Oak and applies it in every model.. don't see the worth in it
Kinda true. Although that one watch saved and changed the watch industry so it may get a pass
Have you ever tried to get into an AP boutique. They think they rule the world these clowns.
yeah, he shits on Panerai for having the same issues as AP yet it is ranked as ''Class''. The grey dealer bias is really strong in this video!
He talks up his inventory and what he knows he can buy and sell. Yet no really clear and objective explanation on quality of material, mouvement, branding, strategy, etc … a lot of blabla … it’s not only him. He criticizes a brand watch just because they don’t reply to his emails. Most dealers do this as part of their business so they get liquidity on what they have to buy and sell.
CASIO in the God tier, well deserved imo, One of the most beautiful watch making company in the world.
Love Tissot timepieces, particularly the heritage line--and although I'm not a fan of the current line of PRC 200 Chronographs, the older two-tone automatic editions still look and feel amazing.
@5:12 Nico: "One Watch Doesn't make a brand!"
Also Nico: "The Royal Oak is amazing beautiful watch" LOL.
AP makes more than one watch 💀
No@@inalaboyy
@@inalaboyyRoyal Oak is the least ugly AP, I give you that
@@inalaboyyDid you watch the part of the video this is referencing?
It refers to a brand having one good watch, rather than just one watch overall.
“Facts dont care about your feeling”
-Nico Leonard
😂
-Ben Shapiro
He got it from Ben Shapiro
I got a maen Hudson was disappointed with indices placement dial alignment and bezel position. I can see the potential for it being perfect but it isn’t. Gains 5s a day
Definitely water proof. Company aren’t interested in imperfections , may take to a watch mender to sort. Do like it.
Next year Rolex god tier... Facts don't care about your feelings 😂
Nico glad you put Seiko in Would Buy. I'm poor and I love watches and I love Japanese technology and I admire the pride they put into their work. My first watch with a movement was a Seiko, I started collecting Seiko from 60$ to 800$, and I'm having a lot of fun doing it. I've been saving for a Presage Spb417. Hopefully one day I'll be able to add my dream watch the Prospex GMT spring drive titanium SNR035 Seiko. Nico, you inspire me.
Im glad someone finally appreciates Tag. They’ve done everything young watch enthusiasts have been asking the industry to do.
Tag is a Swiss entry icon. The Skipper alone should give it a Second Coming.
The most tangible new thing Seiko has done lately is up their prices considerably. They deserve a sub category called 'would buy (second hand)'.
And the REAL SKS dive watches becomes Seiko 5 watch.😒
Yeah they're upping the Seiko prices and it seems like Orient is now the product to buy for value for money. Owned by the same company I believe.
@@aeis3007 I agree and they are indeed part of the same company.
I feel like the modding community has elevated seiko even more.
That's where grand seiko is too. They are a must buy used. You're friggin' bent if you buy one new. I have three of them. I would never consider one new.
26:48 : "If a Rolex is sold, Rolex makes money". Definitely the God Tier moment of this year's ranking.
I'm pretty sure it means through a third or second party retailer not directly from the company which means rolex as a brand don't have to give the cuts to the dealers who make their clients buy other brand watches or Jewellery for getting a rolex which makes people turn away from decision of buying a rolex or it make other brand more profit to build up that consistent relationship with that dealer
It was the primer for the rest of the idea that Rolex also wins when a non Rolex is sold, because it now owns the 2nd largest watch retail chain
@@Forza_811 literally won’t buy a Rolex because of this. After my first visit to my local AD I only ever got communications about non Rolex watches 😂
The only watch I own is a Tissot PRX with a blue dial, and honestly, it's been the right mix of class and casual without breaking the bank (not to mention it was a birthday gift from my grandfather, something I will treasure literally forever.)
Sometimes, gifts from a loved one is worth more in weight than those expensive alternatives. I’m happy for you!
Tissot is a great brand. I love the PRX.
Tissot's are fantastic watches. Especially at the price point they're at. The watch I wear every day is a Tissot PR100, and it just eats abuse. I work on cars constantly as part of my job, and this thing barely shows any damage from the countless engine bays it has been bounced off of. Just a few scratches on the stainless steel band, and a tiny scratch on the sapphire glass face.
Prx he said is a would buy but tissot just doesnt have a lot of other good watches. Anyways i got a 40mm blue dial prx last week, currently loving it🔥
I bought a Tissot heritage 1938 COSC matte salmon dial a week ago (Nov. 2023). Well, it has become my everyday watch now. I have owned Citizen, Bulova and Seiko watches. This is my first Swiss-made watch and it is a COSC one. I can tell about its accuracy that it is a great one. Accuracy of a watch matters to me and this one has an accuracy of around -2 seconds/24hrs. This is great for a mechanical watch.
Zenith Defy’s have looked kind of like Hublot for the past 15 years. This isn’t new. But with Zenith everything is in-house and they’re pushing the limits of what mechanical chronographs can do. I think they’re a great brand that has a nice mix of traditional looking and more avant garde designs in their watch lineup. Something for everyone.
Ever since I got into watches, Zenith started to become my favourite brand, even surpassing Seiko.
Chronomaster owner here. Love Zenith and their Chrono Sports & Originals hit all the marks.
Since then, they’ve had some good releases that just don’t speak to me much. I wish they’d revisit the elite and make some proper dress watches that can compete with at least JLC.
I'm still waiting on Zenith to put a micro adjust clasp on the Chronomaster
My Favorite Vintage Zenith models are the De Luca and the Rainbow flyback. Coolest Chronographs ever
@@willl5250 I wouldn’t hold my breath. Zenith makes great movements and cool designs for dials and cases but their bracelets unfortunately aren’t the best. Personally I think the Chronomaster Original and even the Sport look best on a strap anyway.
Hamilton and Oris should be in the would buy category and should be more recognized. Hamilton for listening to their customers and Oris for crafting their own movements as an independent watch company making new designs.
I own an oris and love that watch but there's one thing that bothers me about the brand and it's that they have a limited edition for literally everything haha
If Hamilton listened to their customers the Khaki Field would have a screw down crown
@@dontmeannothinbyit khaki feilds are great for swimming, never had an issue and doesn’t really make sense for a mechanical winding watch to have a screw down crown, although all newer chronographs have a screw down crown and the new khaki explorer has one as well. They also resized some watches down and gave an anti reflective coating on all their watches. I give them props for listening and changing accordingly
@@calvincrompton6656 that’s very true although they are really into charity work so that may continue to happen. I just want them to make an aquis with the relief bezel and their new cal400 movement.
@@dontmeannothinbyitOr they would put Anti reflection on more models , this couldn't cost more than a few dollars per watch ????
I have just bought a Tudor watch and I am so happy with it. It works perfect and looks elegant. Also because of your good talks of Tudor
Love all your opinions and reviews. No bullshit straight to the point. Keep up the good work Nico
So glad to finally see Frederique Constant on this list. They have been doing some incredibly innovative things over the past few years and IMO they are one of the most underrated watch brands. I also love my FC Worldtimer 👌
Just saw them at Dubai Watch Week. Despite everything that was there I loved them the most.
what models would you suggest form them?
@@bigshaq6062the Worldtimer is one of my favorites but the monolithic is groundbreaking technology. 40hz and smoother second hand then a GS while purely mechanical not adding some battery junk.
As a newcomer to watch collecting, and falling in love with Christopher Ward a couple of years ago, to their watches being the most prevalent brand in my stash - just seeing them recognised among all these giants bought me some joy, to see them do so well made me smile, cheers Nico.
Touch of Modern wants their Garbage back….
@@zachspade9980 I don't have a clue what you are talking about.
Same, amazing brand producing some insane watches that normal people can actually buy. Phenomenal company
Id say same about Zelos
@@sierracharlie264 Zelos is much below Christopher Ward... Zelos < CHR
loved this video! great job!!
I’ve just rewatched this video to recall nico’s general view on seiko, and he shows the very watch I’ve just bought, just to scratch the itch while I’m saving for a rolex 😂❤️ 30 percent below retail too even more value for money.
C’mon Nico… Breitling is being underrated… 😑
Their boutique experience is top tier, and with the broader use of their B01 movement, they’ve introduced exciting line updates to the Navitimer, Chronospace and SuperOcean (new Avenger line coming 1 Nov). AND they continue to offer a broader range of dial sizes including bigger sizes for big & tall blokes like me 👊🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Breitling definitely makes nice watches. I agree with moat of his rankings, just the Meh Category seems a little weird to me. Seems like the Category where he put things that he couldnt really rank anywhere. Oris imo is also very nice and definitely a "would buy".
Also surprised about this, and about the god tier… must check them out.
Proud owner of a Superocean H2
LV paid this guy to say they are better than Breitling unbelievable
Breitling quality is shite for the money.
@@pormusicsaid no one ever.. if you want a tank that lasts a lifetime you buy a Breitling.
Was just waiting for your Christopher Ward placement and totally agree with your first placement. They are class. They are without question the improving the most and they have dropped some absolute masterpieces the last few years and their Twelve seems like one of the most hyped watches this year
Just bought myself a 36 Twelve for my birthday after eying a PRX for a while… BOY am I glad I just paid the money. I can’t imagine not having the CW. Class.
The moon phase they just announced is phenomenal...value for money as well.
agreed they are class!
@@roleypoley808get a PRX too. Both are class
They make some really nice watches, then completely ruin them by adding their ugly new logo.
I need your opinion, especialy from you, Teddy. I want to get started with collecting watches and i am looking at 4 watches specificly. My overall budget is about 1000€ and i am looking for a dresswatch, a watch that is just fun to look at, an everyday watch and lastly a standout piece for those " special" days.
So, the watches I picked out are:
1. Dresswatch:
Casio timeless collection
LTP-B150L-7B1
2. Funwatch
Mr Jones " beam me up"
3. Everyday watch
Casio timeless collection
MTP-B145D-2A1V
4. Standout piece
Ciga design z-series
With the orange strap
I would pay around 800€ for those four. Do u guys have any succestions or things i should be looking out for? I am especialy concerned about the reputation ciga design has. Is that something I should be worried about? Thx for your help in advance :)
I will say, I saw the Bulova Jet Sky and thought that was pretty great. High accuracy quartz movement, and the dials look nice at the price point.
Most bulova watches are shopping mall quality or boring, but they make some really fine or interesting watches, like the commodore 38mm limited edition which is Swiss made and the computron, I got them both. Currently I am looking for an Accutron but it's hard to find an original one, the new re-issue looks awesome as well but they are to expensive and rare to find 🤷♂️
My limited edition Joseph Bulova Automatic Chronograph is an amazing piece. At 42mm it’s a perfect entry level Swiss made automatic that’s accurate, stylish, and 1 of 350 made. Sadly, it puts my breitling box to shame at $2500 vs my $11K Breitling Super AVI Pro Automatic Tribute to Corsair
So what bad things did François-Paul Journe do?
I want to know too!
He did the Joe Biden things to girls 😮😮😮
Yes I want to know too, but there's nothing on Google and there's no way Nico would say if he has any sense. Libel isn't something you commit unless you're an idiot.
@@Snakebloke Of course! I am not looking for anything libelous, just gossip.
@@benmoore7946 Word on the street is, he's toxic af, massively arrogant, aggressive, and a misogynstic sex pest.
So basically, everyone's saying everything about him. No idea what Nico is referring to yet.
I would love to see Nico take on more micro brands for these tier lists. There’s some great stuff out there
Yesss! I need to see this!
Absolutely! I've been really enjoying the Baltic I have
Same, want to see him review original grain.
Wow, that was a lot of fun. Great to learn about all these watch brands. I found a Timex in a field one day when I was 7, and loved watches ever since. Timex and Rolex are my faves, they rhyme! 😀
So glad Tag Heuer is in class now. My dad gave me his F1 Wah1110. Been liking the look and it's not too flashy.
Sad to see A. Lange & Sohne so low on the tier list
Got Nico'd
@@TheBony45
Valt wel mee, ik ken hem al wel langer dan vandaag 😂
We need an FP Journe tell all video now 😮
someone spill the beans!
He'd never do it, because it would be classed as Libelous. Don't want to bring a law-suit.
But my God I'm curious. F.P. Journe is my grail brand, and I'm selfishly worried about that now...
@@Snakebloke Come on, internet, someone start talking.... what happened? He seems liek a jerk.
I like that you included CW I got the Twelve TI recently nebula purple, and I had more questions from non-watch enthusiast then about the RE 😁. Never mind that I like it more, very aware different styles 🤣
Wow, what a show! Exciting and informative, Nico is a dynamo!
Bell & Ross have beautiful and unique designs. Their BR03 is surprisingly comfortable aswell. I think they are underrated.
agreed, i have an omega speedmaster and a B&R 03-92 and ive gotten more people complimenting my bell and ross
I'm the same, BR03-92 was the first watch I spent 4 figures on and still gets more compliments than anything else.
Simple, utilitarian, reliable and stand out
Well said
Anyone else curious what FP Journe actually did ?
Yep! Big time.
I tried to Google it, but couldn’t find anything. If anyone knows, please share!
Oh absolutely, but just like jigafox and a few others, I found nothing so far.
Hopefully someone will spill the beans
Nico thank you for this video. Looking to buy my first luxury watch in the next few days and this video was a blessing of confirmation in my decision.
Citizen should be reconsidered. My dad and I have owned probably 30 or so Citizen Eco Drives, one of them the first watch he ever purchased and its still running on the same capacitor after 30 years bulletproof technology and quality watches at a good price. I would say for the $ hands down best timekeeping accuracy that rivals and out performs many very expensive watches.
I got a compliment on my Citizen Eco Drive Pro Diver blue face and band from an exporter I do business with, he had a Mido. I like the durability and not flashy from my watch that has better quality control than Seiko and keeps their price for what you get
Not to mention Seikos are so modular, so if you can't afford a nice watch, you can always make it using Seiko parts ❤
WTF Nico ??? Omega deserve a permanent spot in the class category. Only in 2023, they released the AT shades and the seamaster summer blue collection.
Just about to say this. I understand to some degree when he comments on 'copycat' and most years his comment on the Speedmaster being milked is fair but this year this their focus on Seamaster with the anniversary Summer Blue line, I think they deserve 'Class'.
@@danielloader3351 True, over Rolex, when Rolex only did.......nothing?
They also make the Railmaster and Aqua Terra, both shite!
Outstanding. Even if you don’t agree, he’s got logic behind each decision. And it’s a class lesson on watch brands. All enthusiasts should watch
As a TAG Heuer fan I love they’re receiving the recognition they deserve. They have been doing bits these last 2 years
Same !!
Love this segment Nico… Great to see Christopher Wards efforts shine through!!
Ranked LV higher than Bvlgari and Breitling. Bro is certainly a watch expert.
LV has 1 high horology movement and watch. 1 model. 🤔
100%. LV is a joke compared to Breitling in terms of style and movement. 🤦🏽♂️
Nico, I think your ranking is spot on, and so glad you ranked Christopher Ward. Breguet however will remain on my achievable grail list, I know what you mean with your analysis on them, but I have studied the history of Breguet for years and the Marie-Antoinette story.......well it's in another league of watch history, and I have to put them on the would buy list, but as you remind us, your the expert I'm just an enthusiast, but you have that one wrong 😉 Keep up the good work, you make the watch enthusiast collector scene good crack.
I watched this wearing my Bell & Ross BR03-92 which I've owned for 6 years.
Whilst it does have a basic movement inside you can't deny they went all out on design in times when everyone else was being quite conservative and gave maintained that identity for years. If everything failed and I could only keep one watch only it might have to be this one
Bell and Ross is still and always my all time fav watch brand
The seagull 1963 he got is a really cool watch. They bought the movement from Swiss company Venus way back in the day and originally made the watches for the Chinese airforce.
It’s the most affordable mechanical chronograph you can buy. When it requires serviced the cost is typically more than buying a new one, so it’s technically a disposable item.
I love mine and get tons of compliments on it. Surprising as my watches 20x+ the price never seem to get noticed or at least no one mentions if they notice them.
@@advres yeah it’s face and colour combinations is quite unique. It’s military but can also be quite dressy. It’s on my Christmas list but if i don’t have one by the 26th I’ll probably order one myself haha
Make sure you buy an authentic one, so many fakes out there with bad quality that gives the real 1963 a bad rep. Authentic one has no see through back, if it has a see through back it’s a fake. Unique serial number on the back case not just the model number. It should also comes with seagull branded manual and warranty card. Lastly the dial should read “22 Zuan” this is their latest official release. The real “21 Zuan” version has stopped production long while back, so if any website claiming to still sell new 21 Zuan version they are fakes
It cost $70 (500 yuan) to get fully serviced by seagull, if you are in China you can just drop it off at a seagull store and they will ship it to the factory if you are outside China you pay international shipping and ship it directly to seagull factory and they ship back to you in 1-2 months. It’s the easiest no bs servicing compared to Swiss brands. I don’t know where you get it’s cheaper to buy a new one, an authentic new 1963 is $600-1000 depends on if they have some promotion going on. If yours is only $100-200, it’s a fake.
@@onlythebest3311 not necessarily as sea-gull doesn’t own the design and the original was brandless. All of them are homages to the original and other cheaper models are still made with the same movement. This is what I’ve read.
Most you’ll find go for around 200 and to get it serviced in your own country without having to ship it costs more.
Still find it funny that even after Nico put it's personal in the video title, they still treat it as it's a fact lmao. 😂
thats how influential he has become in the watch industry!!!
Just love how he hates hublot but loves richard mille. Also Im starting to belive his hate on Grand Seiko is generational trauma or something. The bias on casio is also showing specially with the dumpster fire that the 38 mm (including crown) duro is.
Then again is the own biased opinion of a self proclaimed watch expert.
@@ThatGuyUpThere and just like nico, you love to blow things out of proportion. To each their own I suppose.
The Nico rating is the only rating worth considering. He always gets an "A". He should be getting an A+, but he forgot about Pangani Designs....the king of Rolex homeage watches.
I bought a Baume et Mercier this year and I LOVE it. Saphire dial, Riveria. BEAUTIFUL WATCH. Affordable. very comfortable. I wish they were more popular and got more respect. They have a new skeletonized saphire dial dress watch..... I'll probably get it at some point in 2024. They defiantly need more love
Tissot Seastar. Great looking and a spec beast. Also bulova came out with new gmt devil divers. Very nice.
Nice to see Zodiac get a spot on the list. Currently rocking my ZO9595, and it’s a great watch that keeps amazing time!
I think the only brand that truly deserves going up another category is Longines. Longines is definitely class in my opinion. So many different new releases this year just like previous years. They are almost single handedly competing with other brands by having original deign, high quality watches that are the best alternatives, to the more expensive watches they are competing with. Dress watches, GMT, Chronograph, pilot watch, dive watch. You name it, they have it.
My only watch purchase this year was a Longines Zulu Time. Love it!
I agree.
I agree, I’ve got a couple All guard Autos from the 50’s that still run well and keep great time.
Agree also, I think this the best Swatch Group brand right now. Good quality, great designs, good price points. I wish Omega took example.
@@Mr_Paw_revised Yes , you are right. Omega desperately needs diversity in design and sizing.
just bought my third tag heuer and i love it, the new autavia fly back and monaco are incredible
Did you say "yabadabadoo?" So funny!
absolutely love Longines from last year, and this year with their new Conquest & Hydroconquest, the brand looks even better. Nice job for Longines
I had never even thought about Longines until last year. Now I am highly likely to buy one next year. They have some really nice watches now at very good prices
Meh.. the once I felt in a boutique felt flimsy and a bit cheap-ish. Would never buy.
@@smOOdiebOOdie ... Have a Hydroconquest and absolutely love it. Doesn't feel cheap at all. It's a beast...
I with you Longenes over Tudor all day every day!
Hamilton... Aside from bringing the price up, what did Hamilton do so wrong? Seems to me it was well loved as always.
I didn’t get that ether. Hamilton is fantastic
It's more coming from they haven't had something new and interesting for a while.
Sounded personal to me?.. shouldn't mix business with pleasure...
Hamilton is a fantastic watch brand I'd buy anytime. The military history bought to today!.
Hamilton thank you for your service 🫡
Agtree - not good to c**p all over Hamilton. Shame
I really like Hamilton watches especially their field watches, my friend has the titanium one and it's great. But they haven't done anything new for a while.
Ok where is my Apple Watch, Nico??!! LOL kidding aside, thank you for making me feel good each year by putting my Black Bay and Tudor and my Seiko Baby Tuna up top. Merry Christmas and cheers boys!
Breitling has turned itself around and would definitely earn a buy in my book.
You get shitty little watch box unless you spend 15g plus then you get a slightly nicer one and because of that I won't buy one.
@@cupra2Jock. yeah that's my only problem with them but their villain arc story is getting better
4:22 Maen - Manhattan 37
13:35 Louis Vuitton - Tambour
14:39 Vacheron Constantin - Historiques 222
18:43 IWC - Ingenieur Automatic 40
23:00 Baume & Mercier - Riviera 10622
25:17 Tissot - PRX
Legend
Agree on god tier. Casio G-Shocks never disappoint and will never let you down!
Would be cool to a tier list ranking within the tier list itself and explain why! Love the videos though!
Agree on most of them...but you really think LV is better then Breitling....really bro..? Nope
No kidding... Breitling is punching B holes.
Finally the annual tear list! This is what I have been waiting for - so much better than your Ferrari bragging videos.
Christopher Ward is here, bravo!! Just after few weeks of wearing CW Twelve I was stopped four times by complete strangers who asked me about this watch. Only one knew about the brand. Genuinly beautiful watch, they only need to step up the game with movements. I know it’s a good feeling buying Rolex, Omega, Tudor or AP but when you discover something new feeling is better 10 times. Cheers watch freaks, keep spreading our world!
I bought my 3rd Omega yesterday. Looks way better than my Rolexes to me.
IMO, you get the same bling factor and image with an Omega and you don't deal with the AD "experience". And they do keep very good time. Omega have always been like comparing Lamborghini and Ferrari. Merely a matter of personal preference. Personally, yes, I'd get one over a Rolex as the recent models are very attractive.
Omega is so much better than a Rolex, better price, better design(IMHO) and so much more history. Another brand I would prefer in a similar price range is jaeger lecoultre. Would buy these 2 over a rolex any day, depending on the model
what about other brands like Breva,Bovet,Vulcain,Maurice Lacroix,Rado,Baltic,Alpina,Aviator,Epos,Gevril,Mido,Bomberg,Movado ?
Very happy to see Seiko getting that praise.
Great to see Christopher Ward finally making some waves!
Movado didn't even make the mention 😂
The amount of classic casio watches I’ve seen recently it’s like the 80s all over again but for £40 you can get a classic metal strap Casio or a cheap dress watch and I put it largely down to you doing gods work lol
Thousands of such experts can now be found on UA-cam 😂
My first watch was a Sekonda and I’ve owned it for 15years. It’s still in my collection and I still get it out every now and then just to change up my wrist. Would be interesting to hear you opinions on them as a brand
I own an omega and a bell & Ross so im biased but i think both are class
I know this is just opinions, but as a fledgling "watch guy" I'm curious what you dislike about Bulova. A Bulova partial skeleton automatic is what caught my eye and brought me into the hobby. It's still my favorite watch to this day.
exact same here
5:30 - one watch does not a good brand make, but AP is in class?
I gotta know what FP Journe did???
@NicoLeonard My favorite watch is the Rolex 116400 Blue Dial Rolex Milgauss. There are a lot of people who do not like this Rolex but this watch for some reason is just so unique and I love it. I have talked about this watch for 9 years and I'm still saving up for it. I will own this watch one day!!!. I told myself when i retire from the Army in two years I will have this watch.
Hello nico I was wondering what do you think of depth charge watches ?
Bruh... Breitling should be in the would buy or class...
Does anyone know the story behind the dinner with François-Paul Journe? What happened there?
Nope, been searching since the video dropped, and I can't find a thing.
Hublot being the name of the low category is wild 😂
I'm wearing my Grand Seiko Spring Drive today, so it does exactly that... tells the time.
Unlike my Rolex GMT2 which is 2 seconds slow 😂
Rado? They’re over 100 years old, yes they’re now owned by Swatch, but would be interesting to see their ranking on the list.
His channel is irrelevant to the other half of the world. Middle east, Asean and South Asia. It's rising in popularity in UK these days as well. For someone who makes 5,00,000 watches a year, it has to be here.
I'm glad to see Seiko included. A Seiko 5 with an Arabic dial is my daily watch, I'm still early on in my watch journey though but I love this watch.
Why is citizen just meh ???????
@@djzrobzombie2813 meh for having an ecodrive with +-1s per year accuracy
Putting Jaquet Droz next to Hublot is seriously making me question Nico’s mental capabilities. Jaquet Droz is on the same level as MB&F, I mean having an entire singing bird inside a watch is pretty class.
exactly. I think his taste is TRASH
I agree for the most but not with Blancpain and Jaquet Droz, Blancpain has a wonderful history and the history behind the Fifty Fathoms watches is so important to the whole industry. But they should do more for their marketing, there is just so much potential. Their movements are amazing and they are finished in a beautiful way. Jaquet Droz makes insanely beautiful movements and complications and also enamel dials but they should do something for their marketing, they also have a really long and rich history.
Love my Tag watches, glad he gave it some positive feedback in this rate.
I bought my first tag yesterday and love it
But they ugly
I really want to get my hands on the Christopher Ward Twelve, looks solid
Hi. Do you recommend the iwc mark xx or Tudor black bay burgundy?
I'm a big fan of Carl F. Bucherer's lines. I have a Manero and love it. Love to hear Nico's opinion on them. I don't think I've seen him even mention them.
What did François Paul of FP Journe do at the dinner? anyone know?
Nico, I enjoyed this format of the ranking more than previous ones. I appreciate getting your thought process behind the ranking.
Opinionated. Not beating around the bushes. Love this!
This guy is almost as entertaining as Archie Luxury! I love it! Great Job!
I'm so happy to see Casio in the GOD TIER again, this year!!!
My F91W investment is paying off
Why is citizen just meh ???????
@@djzrobzombie2813 Citizen are ok, but they have been essentially making the same watches for 30 years. Most people just spend 20% more (since all of these will be bought on sale at your local store) and get a Seiko as well, as the accuracy and build quality is a bit better. That said, Seiko's basic stuff at the low end is seriously dated compared to the quartz movements ETA is now putting out. The smart money is to find a cheap ETA movement in something that looks good without breaking the bank.
F.P. Journe follow up video please? What happened? Cliff hanger!
Would love it, but there's no sense in comitting Libel.
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I was so happy to watch Nico's new expensive car break down, I watched the video twice.