I Disagree With Nico Leonard's Watch Rankings.

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    Well look at these two clout chasing son of a guns!! Today Michael and Christian are causing a little ruckus and talking back to the KING...aka Nico Leonard. We are being a couple of basic bros and saying Rolex is awesome and Hublot isn't too bad either.
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  • @TheoandHarris
    @TheoandHarris  Рік тому +243

    Love you Nico!

    • @serz1885
      @serz1885 Рік тому +5

      yo yo we got some beef

    • @Ჽum
      @Ჽum Рік тому +3

      Where is Christian's glasses frame from?

    • @akcoop
      @akcoop Рік тому +1

      @@Ჽum Hublot of course

    • @christianellopm
      @christianellopm Рік тому

      @@akcoop hahaha

    • @akinigiri
      @akinigiri Рік тому +1

      Gotta make that list with Nico in January!

  • @NicoLeonard
    @NicoLeonard Рік тому +1995

    Absolutely love the video lads😂 Great to see your view ( except Hublot ) 😂 I’m in NYC in January! Let’s make a list together ❤️

  • @DukePaints
    @DukePaints Рік тому +225

    Wasnt Nicos whole list based off what the respective watch companies have done this year or over the last few years? I remember him saying the reason Rolex is so low is because they have an awful year, and tudor so high because they made amazing moves

    • @danieltilleru3528
      @danieltilleru3528 Рік тому +68

      Correct these guys didn't even watch the video probably

    • @hudldevice1092
      @hudldevice1092 Рік тому +6

      Yes, exactly. Nico loves Rolex, but is disappointed with their output over the past couple of years or so.

    • @Lapu_338
      @Lapu_338 Рік тому +3

      @@vik574 spoken like a true Grand Seiko owner xD
      (Don't take it wrong, just following the meme xD)
      I do se your point tho.
      I find most of the Grand Seiko's to be absolutely beautiful pieces worthy of the price tag, but..... i also love the value u get for your money with a Hamilton.
      So personaly i neither agree or dissagree with his list.

    • @rollypoli5570
      @rollypoli5570 Рік тому

      @@vik574 I mean. Nico is very open about hating Grand seiko. So of course Hamilton is above.

    • @rollypoli5570
      @rollypoli5570 Рік тому +2

      Also Hamilton is an awesome company. They deserve praise

  • @Canteaus
    @Canteaus Рік тому +45

    You guys don't understand where Nico's ranking criteria comes from. It's an annual list, and the ranking is primarily based on "What has the brand done for the watch industry in the past 1, 2, 3 years?" It's about how brands have innovated, disrupted, or culturally impacted the watch world. It's not just a pure comparison of quality.

    • @ShadSGamer
      @ShadSGamer Рік тому +4

      And he is also taking into account price/quality.

  • @mrcom4359
    @mrcom4359 Рік тому +141

    The cool thing about Grand Seiko is that all of their love is earned in the finishing and attractiveness of their watches. Where other brands can fall back on their history, brand recognition, appeal as luxury items or status symbols, etc., Grand Seiko has made their mark with nearly all of that working against them.

    • @minibus1351
      @minibus1351 Рік тому +20

      and not to forget their spring drive movement developed for a decade

    • @shaq6772
      @shaq6772 Рік тому +4

      @@minibus1351 i agree . The only thing that worries me is service

    • @shepleonard8695
      @shepleonard8695 Рік тому +7

      The problem is you can shown someone a GS and a Seiko and they can't tell the difference. Example GS SBGX261 $2200 and Seiko SZSB012 $550
      Zaratsu...
      The word zaratsu is actually derived from the German word sallaz, which is phonetically pronounced zarats in German. The early polishing machines that Seiko acquired for their Hayashi Seiki facility in the 1950s were engraved with the name of the machine manufacturer “GEBR.SALLAZ”, or “Sallaz Bros”, giving rise to the name of the polishing technique we know today.
      This polishing just isn't enough to propel GS.

    • @drkesrf
      @drkesrf Рік тому +3

      JLC finishing quality is close enough to GS to where their history makes them a far superior brand in comparison.

    • @mrcom4359
      @mrcom4359 Рік тому +8

      @@shepleonard8695 I saw a video recently from a reasonably prominent UA-camr(Edit: I don't know why I'm dancing around this. The UA-camr is Bruce Williams) making that same point, but it was pretty clear in the video which was a Grand Seiko and which was a regular Seiko. I think what turns people off is that if you show most people any kind of Seiko, Grand or not, they don't care at all and the only brand they recognize is Rolex.
      Zaratsu polishing is pretty impressive in my opinion, except that if you wear your watch at all it is completely negated.

  • @LYFSTYLco
    @LYFSTYLco Рік тому +20

    I would say that Rolex and AP are bigger reissue brands than Cartier.
    AP basically has one watch and Rolex just does slight tweaks to their watches.
    Cartier at least still tests and does some innovation.

    • @PB-wb2kj
      @PB-wb2kj Рік тому

      Most of Cartier watches are ugly as shit. Its a style 80 year olds wear.

    • @Ruby_Sterling
      @Ruby_Sterling Рік тому

      Why change something that is perfect?

  • @gerttopmuller
    @gerttopmuller Рік тому +12

    To me Rolex is a poor man’s idea of what a wealthy man would wear. Kinda like a white t shirt with a huge Armani Exchange print.
    I do respect the craftsmanship and history but wouldn’t be caught dead wearing one bc of the cultural implication.

  • @kevinc1001
    @kevinc1001 Рік тому +46

    I'm not embarrassed or ashamed to admit this, but Invicta is what got me deep into this watch collecting hobby.

    • @LobsterRavioli
      @LobsterRavioli Рік тому

      Same here.

    • @dimman77
      @dimman77 Рік тому +1

      Invicta is awesome in its own ridiculous way.

    • @qwertpoiuy430
      @qwertpoiuy430 Рік тому

      Their 1953 is one of the best values in the market

    • @Tom_H327
      @Tom_H327 Рік тому +3

      This is probably true for most of these pretentious UA-cam channels that now spend all their time bashing each other. 😂

    • @tacotime3094
      @tacotime3094 Рік тому +1

      Me too. But not only that my grandfather, my father, and me all have invicta, watches, or used to

  • @mariosiaven2965
    @mariosiaven2965 Рік тому +6

    "You cant catch up history" well, A Lange and Sohne has been pretty close at that, they have progressed in 20 years what Patek took 100 years.

  • @saymyname218
    @saymyname218 Рік тому +9

    When you realize that they've made over 1.200 movements, JLC are in a different league to almost all of these "Case makers."

  • @firespec35
    @firespec35 Рік тому +25

    I think the reason Tag is up to meh is Nico has expressed his love for the Carrera and Monaco lines. Gotta admit a Aquaracer was my first "high end" watch and I still wear it daily too.

    • @pedrothevenard
      @pedrothevenard Рік тому +2

      Actually Nico likes and sell the new autavia line, especially the gmt.

    • @eastbaystreet1242
      @eastbaystreet1242 Рік тому +1

      Agree. Most of us choose luxury watches based upon how they reflect our personality and experience. I have a Monoco and TAG Gulf because I was a part of the racing scene. I have Rolex for when I feel fancy. Omega for when I feel techy/nautical. And so on...

    • @ashbyfarrell3022
      @ashbyfarrell3022 Рік тому +3

      Wear my Aquaracer few times a week and do love it.

    • @sargisshirinyan207
      @sargisshirinyan207 Рік тому +1

      Yeah I'm about to buy an Aquaracer and really get bugged that people don't give it enough credit. Why is Nico putting Oris into would buy and Tag into Meh, I don't get it

    • @Dtx1988
      @Dtx1988 Рік тому +4

      Tag gets a lot of hate, but they're not really near the worst. Mark my words - Tag today is what Breitling was a decade ago. Everyone laughed at them and said they lost their way, but now it's a different game and Breitling is back to being quality. I believe Tag will bring more quality akin to that in the next decade.
      And if not, oh well lol.

  • @benjovic7498
    @benjovic7498 Рік тому +6

    Weird how when people bring up Lange they always forget GO, yes Lange well surpass GO in quality and the overall brand recognition but it is always forgotten and underrated.

  • @Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9
    @Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9 Рік тому +18

    From how you explained Hublot in totality it sounds like you more likely choose Meh.
    I think his ranking system makes sense. He says throughout that it’s based off how the watches make him feel, so taking the independence of price in consideration, it make sense.
    For example Tudor, Rolex, Omega.
    Tudor could be considered class because of the value they provide at entry level luxury. You get the Rolex inspired designs, and if anyone should be able to homage Rolex it should be Tudor. You get materials: Gold, Silver, Bronze. You get complications: GMT, Chronos. History. All of the above.
    Omega being at would buy seems more preferential but probably because they just keep repeating the same couple designs and it’s boring to him or not his design language.
    Rolex for the reason you pointed out. You save this money and can’t even buy the watch for any special occasions or presents unless you have connections. That’s BS. Then they drop weird stuff lately like 2 tone on an Explorer, wtf. A backwards, green GMT😂. The superiority complex.
    Vintage Rolex should have its own category and be in God Tier.

    • @drkesrf
      @drkesrf Рік тому +1

      Well said

    • @mikefabonacci5783
      @mikefabonacci5783 Рік тому

      If someone bring Rolex and Tissot to Nico for sale…would Nico buy Tissot over Rolex?

    • @Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9
      @Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9 Рік тому

      @@mikefabonacci5783 Well context needs to be added to the question because Nico has the money to purchase whatever he wants (as far as I’m aware). If you ask the average person that believes Tissot is on a higher tier, with an average net worth, that knows watches, if they’d purchase a Tissot over a Rolex then I’m sure they’d say yes. Nico in most of our shoes would probably say the same. Especially with the ego he has, I could see him choosing a PRX over a Rolex because of the Rolex games he says he hates.

    • @gionsina7373
      @gionsina7373 Рік тому

      @@Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9 nah he'd go greed mode and get the roles deal

  • @Milofchg
    @Milofchg Рік тому +7

    I think the Meh line are brands that we see, hype, hear about all the time. As well as that all of these brands are ok, but somehow are also missing something to put them at a higher level on this chart. In regards to JLC... I think there should be a "overlooked" section on this chart. JLC with A Lange, Breguet, Zenith are overlooked brands that offer high horology, value for the price and all have some serious heritage.

  • @decluesviews2740
    @decluesviews2740 Рік тому +10

    Complicated dress watches are my jam. I guess that’s why A. Lange & Söhne is my favorite brand. The fact that it doesn’t match modern society, for me, is a strike against modern society, not the brand.

  • @charlesdavis2704
    @charlesdavis2704 Рік тому +7

    Nico ranked them for the watches. The pizzazz of the CURRENT watches. It was perfect.

  • @benjovic7498
    @benjovic7498 Рік тому +16

    Have to disagree with the points on Cartier. It's all about innovation now days. Cartier continues to innovate and be consistent in their product. Their adjustable bracelets with the buttons are extremely underrated as well.

  • @chadallenchan
    @chadallenchan Рік тому +20

    its a little weird that Nico didn't add Seiko and Swatch in his list, both are such big brands you'd think they were unavoidable

    • @islamoil
      @islamoil Рік тому +1

      Watch his video before judging.

    • @Aries0098
      @Aries0098 Рік тому

      I think he mentioned Seiko and Grand Seiko to be the same.

  • @lonewolfemcquade8133
    @lonewolfemcquade8133 Рік тому +7

    Tag Heuer needs to resurrect more Jack Heuer designs faithful to the original and they would have one of the absolute best heritage lines in the game. Heuer Autaiva Pepsi bezel Gmt, Heuer Pasadena PD, Heuer Carrera first execution, Heuer Camaro, Heuer Montreal black pvd to name a few. It's baffling how this hasn't happened. I believe in wearing watches and enjoying them but not destroying them. Comparing Omega to Tudor is a silly comparison Omega destroys Tudor and Tudor seem to have alot of QC issues

  • @rigatake5
    @rigatake5 Рік тому +13

    Great episode! would love to see a Christian vs Michael ranking debate but from a brand love perspective.

  • @gpaje
    @gpaje Рік тому +9

    Nico is funny, but he made that list using different variables at the same time, some contradicting each other. But garnered plenty of views, so good for him. But my main issue is where is Seiko? I see GS, but where is the regular Seiko, you have Timex, Casio and Citizen in there, but no Seiko???

    • @ChromeMan04
      @ChromeMan04 Рік тому

      I think Seiko is higher positioned than those brands

  • @perfolini
    @perfolini Рік тому +4

    If we can not agree with Nicos Watch Ranking List, I think it's even more difficult to agree with yours.
    And like you said in the beginning of the video, it's just Nicos opinion, here it's also just YOUR opinion.

  • @dminsanebros
    @dminsanebros Рік тому +3

    I’m confused on your point between JLC and Grand Seiko. I think they are about as even in value as you can get.

  • @alexanderpunch1770
    @alexanderpunch1770 Рік тому +5

    I think one thing missed maybe is Nico is doing his take for the year and not the brand overall if I'm not mistaken. He thinks Rolex had an off year and has beef with the AD system ect.

  • @tylershobby
    @tylershobby Рік тому +8

    GS = god tier and i'll take that to my grave. I know that's not a 'hot take' in the watch community but my SBGA413 spring/shunbun is the only watch that I truly am amazed by every time I wear it. Meanwhile my Cartier feels wildly overpriced when I compare it to my GS.

    • @drkesrf
      @drkesrf Рік тому +3

      I respect the spring drive and the finishing of most GS pieces, but design is also a big aspect that GS lacks. All the watches are as basic as it gets and some are ugly. Cartier is as class as it gets for design and has history, for example.

    • @clintwestwood3539
      @clintwestwood3539 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @frostyhesnowman6474
      @frostyhesnowman6474 Рік тому

      GS watches are great but GS doesn’t have an iconic timepiece. Not even one.

    • @airstripone2419
      @airstripone2419 7 місяців тому

      You're not wrong. GS is outstanding. If you don't agree, you probably haven't seen one close-up. Just ordered a Tokyo lion with a red dial. That thing is stunning.

    • @airstripone2419
      @airstripone2419 7 місяців тому

      ​@@frostyhesnowman6474Snowflake and Shunbun.

  • @Justlaxin13
    @Justlaxin13 Рік тому +2

    I think Michael had a throwaway mention of Moser being in one of these tiers and it made me realize I don't think I've ever heard you guys' thoughts on Moser and would love to.

  • @nicholasanderson9019
    @nicholasanderson9019 Рік тому +2

    Am I the only one who is baffled that the Snowflake wasnt mentioned when talking about Grand Seiko not having a flagship model? The most beautiful white/off white dials in the entire game for me, unbelievable finish and groundbreaking technology in the Spring Drive... Other than that great video!

  • @richpaul6806
    @richpaul6806 Рік тому +2

    I love rolex, and they have have knocked it out of the park so many times, but they are basically "meh" at this point for me. They have only come out with a couple new models in the last fifty years (yacht-master ii and skydweller, and the drastic change to the air king line, I dont really consider yachtmaster, djii, Deepsea etc to be "new models") and have just iterated on what they have. Dont get me wrong, I love most of their models and my 114270 explorer is my favorite watch, but I just dont have any kind of "I wonder what they will do next" feeling like I do from brands such as Tudor, GS, etc.

  • @ivanharlokin
    @ivanharlokin Рік тому +10

    Great video. For me, forget the Rerverso, the JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Enamel is better than anything Grand Seiko produces.

  • @sylinmino
    @sylinmino Рік тому +3

    Nah Christian I don't agree with you on Cartier, they're priced super well where they are. The finishing on their modern watches is superb, the bracelets have been getting so good and have been on the front lines for ALL Richemont brands. The in house movements have been great. Some of the modern models like the Santos Chronograph in ADLC show they still know how to shake things up. The consistency and variety of their modern lineup is second only to Rolex's. They wear EXTREMELY well and super thin.
    Cartier has been making all the right moves and there's a reason they took the Number 2 spot last year from Omega.

  • @DanSchrimpsher
    @DanSchrimpsher Рік тому +4

    As someone who doesn't like sports watches Rolex doesn't do much for me to be honest but I guess I'm weird

    • @Mega-zi7ys
      @Mega-zi7ys Рік тому +2

      Nope you're not. The reason rolex is popular is because of perceived hype. It's a poster jewelry not a watch.

  • @nikonneer741
    @nikonneer741 Рік тому +4

    Grand Seiko produces a lot of watches and different variation of watches - and good watches I might add - that almost there is no exclusivity in their brand. I think this is the reason why they don't have that iconic 1 piece that is almost known to all enthusiasts. Still, I love owning one (but I still don't know which one to choose).

    • @tomfoolery2913
      @tomfoolery2913 Рік тому +2

      I feel like the snowflake is definitely their one iconic piece

    • @Marshell99
      @Marshell99 Рік тому

      The white burch dial from the HighBeat Variant on the Spring Drive Model would be my favorite

    • @nicholasanderson9019
      @nicholasanderson9019 Рік тому

      The snowflake

    • @ontheroad579
      @ontheroad579 Рік тому

      Great quality but their designs look generic to me.

  • @MF-95.
    @MF-95. Рік тому +1

    They will only check the watch, not service it or maybe if it's not working well or is broken. But if you have an old submariner with tritium and it had a service and is replaced by rolex to a non tritium dial they will also authenticate the watch as "original". What I think will happen is that the persons who got a 3 years old daytona green dial and the average grey market price is like 120, some clients will sell it in the 80's to the boutique's again but ask for immediately an other gold daytona or rose gold daydate olive dail or something like that

  • @mattlambert5079
    @mattlambert5079 Рік тому +3

    I stopped watching that guy years ago when he made a list before and put Lange in like F tier…

  • @DanielLopez-mu9bl
    @DanielLopez-mu9bl Рік тому +3

    Nice to see you guys chose a very flattering photo of nico 😂❤

  • @jpg6482
    @jpg6482 Рік тому +8

    Would be great to include Glashutte Original

  • @midwestgent9618
    @midwestgent9618 Рік тому

    Yes please!! A Theo and Harris and Nico collab!! That would be smoking! Make it happen chaps!!

  • @erictheranger087
    @erictheranger087 Рік тому +2

    Lately Michael and Christian are killing it with these videos

  • @naifalturki511
    @naifalturki511 Рік тому

    for watchshells 10000h is 400+ days that been said, do you recommend to change the shell on yearly basis?

  • @prstito
    @prstito Рік тому +5

    That was the first video I saw of Nico’s. Was rather irritated with his rankings and thought he knew nothing about watches. But after realizing it was basically subjective and based off his personal taste, then I was able to enjoy the video for what it was

  • @toddtice1574
    @toddtice1574 Рік тому +2

    I love Ska! Now I'm going to have to somehow pay more attention to Piaget and A. Lange Sohne.

  • @saymyname218
    @saymyname218 Рік тому +1

    I still can't believe that i bought my Sub/date from a Rolex store in 1987 "brand new" for less than £800. And if i had the money.........( i could have bought as many as i wanted)

  • @MastinoNapoletano420
    @MastinoNapoletano420 Рік тому +2

    So do I gentlemen. I love my GS and I don't care what Nico says about them.

  • @gonzalorojo6815
    @gonzalorojo6815 Рік тому +12

    to be honest, the odysseus in person is amazing

    • @Vargadumi
      @Vargadumi Рік тому +1

      Its the only water resistant high horology timepiece with a day-date complication wich i would wear anywhere. It is my grail! My pick would be the white gold👌🏻 And for these reasons i consider it groundbreaking too!

    • @mikefabonacci5783
      @mikefabonacci5783 Рік тому

      Lange 1 is a great watch. The datograph movements is in par with Patek. But the lange sport…is like Rolex Cellini.

  • @thierrymumbaduke-crides8537
    @thierrymumbaduke-crides8537 11 місяців тому

    I respect your Channel. I went to School in Lausanne, and my cousin is a Patek’s Philipe watchmaker. I have been around watchmaker companies , I bought watches before they became popular. Question
    Piaget is a better watchmaker than IWC? From what I heard you . Can you explain?

  • @Peter-tc3ep
    @Peter-tc3ep Рік тому +4

    I think Rolex had its moment for me, agree it’s now meh and I own three Rolex’s, used to be five. For me the watch that gets the most attention is my A Lange Sohne grand Lange 1 moon phase, even more then my aquanaut or Royal Oak. Even my cheap grand turtle grenade seems to have more interest from friends then what’s become the dime a dozen Rolex. At this point what upper middle class or wealthier watch enthusiast doesn’t own at least one if they want one?

    • @freesprungspirit
      @freesprungspirit Рік тому +2

      So true, I have some heavy hitters from Rolex, WG Daytona, SS Panda etc and I pretty much never wear them, they're boring to me, they don't feel special, my AP15500 feels special or my Breguet retrograde seconds just feels awesome, I don't think anyone with money sees a Rolex and says oooooo, I'm impressed. Many people who want and own Rolex's (myself at a younger age) wanted one strictly for status but once you realize that the people that matter don't care and if anything think it's a bit tasteless, it changes your perspective. I will say this though, I appreciate the fact that they run accurate, don't need to be serviced for 10 years and always have microadjustment (besides one model) and for that I think they deserve applaud and if that's what you're going for than by all means wear a Rolex daily, that's when it makes sense, to wear it as a fantastic tool watch, but wearing it for status is silly and quite frankly embarrassing.

  • @walkerb1734
    @walkerb1734 Рік тому +2

    How this guy has Oris on the same level as JLC tells me all I need to know about his bullsh!t rating system

  • @Milofchg
    @Milofchg Рік тому +1

    MOST DJ's in the world (at least real working night club DJ's/DJ's that can actually mix not just press sync buttons) can't afford the AP Royal Oak DJ. Why AP? Why? AP has nothing to do modern dance music and most fans who are more likely not into ultra high end luxury timepieces.

  • @drkesrf
    @drkesrf 10 місяців тому

    Regarding cartier, if you have some of the most iconic designs ever, then a “reissue” is not a bad thing. They have modernized their pieces, which apparently suffice since they are the 2nd highest selling brand in the world. You dont always have to reinvent the wheel.

  • @rickliners6123
    @rickliners6123 Рік тому +2

    I don't think u get the point about Hublot. The hate is not because they make bad watches. They make a good quality watch, throw in a generic ETA mov't, which are solid movements BTW, but then want to charge Rolex/AP prices. This makes them equivalent to a fashion brand such as Gucci, e.g.Or a Bell & Ross, who make really cool watches with ETA mov'ts but charge 3-5 K for their watches. Hublot makes good watches, but they're 3-5k$ good, not 10-15k. You compared them to Piaget, NO WAY. Piaget creates in house mov'ts and has a history of being a watch maker for > 100 yrs, there's tradition and expertise in Piaget. Hublot creates a cool looking watch and slaps a generic mov't and then charges Haut Horologie prices, that is the reason for the hate.

  • @rupertt649
    @rupertt649 Рік тому +2

    Nico now has the DJ AP mentioned at 3:35!

  • @saeedahram8310
    @saeedahram8310 Рік тому +2

    You know, speaking about Tudor, i believe the brand is going places for sure, but there is something missing. Let's take Tudor Royal as an example. it's a remarkable watch but not iconic until they put their in-house movement, this will change the equation. What are your thoughts on the Royal? As i am thinking of getting one but the movement is drawing me ba back.
    Thanks

    • @maserati4000
      @maserati4000 Рік тому

      have you given it any more thoughts on the Tudor Royal? Im planning on saving for my first watch and i want it to be one of the tudor royals with the diamond set bezel.

    • @saeedahram8310
      @saeedahram8310 Рік тому

      @Rakin Khan im waiting for tudor to change the movement to in-house and enhance the bracelet buckle.. if this happens, I'll be the 1st to buy

  • @perosa99
    @perosa99 Рік тому +1

    The tiers make absolutely no sense. Without knowing what criteria was used to establish the order, it appears to be completely arbitrary and follow perhaps the unique perception of somebody with different levels of sympathy for watch brands

  • @anthonyburee650
    @anthonyburee650 Рік тому +1

    I'd have a Tudor before a Rolex and a Omega before the Tudor and the BB before all of them.

  • @richardolmos6908
    @richardolmos6908 Рік тому +3

    RM in “class”?… can’t be trusted!!!

  • @davidb9531
    @davidb9531 Рік тому +1

    Tudors current catalogue is much better than Omegas simply because it can be carried without the need of a forklift

  • @richardf7223
    @richardf7223 Рік тому +2

    I find Rolex boring af these days. They need to do something interesting.

  • @ChevyBM
    @ChevyBM Рік тому +1

    The Watchshells 😂😂😂
    As a watchmaker I can say that you can always polish and repair scratches, those watchshells are just ridiculous.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Рік тому

      Yea I dunno, when he said "I don't want a case for my watch" I was thinking "that looks just like a case for your watch". Or it reminds me of those people who put their TV remote in a bag. One of the main points of luxury watches is that they look very nice upon very close inspection. Applying those things will turn it into a 10 foot watch, ie. a watch that looks good from 10 ft away.

  • @aaronb9219
    @aaronb9219 Рік тому

    Great video and some great insights, altough Grand Seiko have been around since 1960, so dismissing over 80 years of history is a bit of a cliche' I notice a lot of watch enthusiasts seem to parrot.

  • @MadMike099
    @MadMike099 Рік тому

    This was a ton of fun to watch, you guys were respectful but DEFINITELY had some fun here! 😂😂

  • @valebliz
    @valebliz Рік тому +2

    Disagreeing with Nico basically means you still have some taste left.

  • @csfarrand
    @csfarrand Рік тому +4

    Your talks are by far my favorite watch content on UA-cam. Nothing better than sitting down with a glass of bourbon and watching the latest Michael and Christian video. Please keep those podcasts coming too! BTW, u guys never touched on Casio at God Tier.

    • @Zzz-j2f
      @Zzz-j2f Рік тому

      Why would they? It’s not even debatable!

  • @christianbautista321
    @christianbautista321 Рік тому +1

    Grand seiko doesn't get near enough recognition, just like all other Asian made watches. The world is too affixed on European and other Western brands. They can't accept that an Asian brand create watches that are sometimes better than their favorite western brands.

  • @Ruby_Sterling
    @Ruby_Sterling Рік тому +1

    In terms of brands reissuing, why change something that is perfect?

  • @matthewgurlitz3514
    @matthewgurlitz3514 Рік тому

    Hey, man, the Odysseus kind of rules (six months later, I realize!). I loved this one instantly, but most people had to give it a little time to steep on the burner, seep into their souls, and ultimately take over complete control of their very brains! Okay, maybe not, but it's a real cool watch.

    • @matthewgurlitz3514
      @matthewgurlitz3514 Рік тому

      No wonder it costs like $500 million now. I predicted this at the very beginning.

  • @PhillipDrumz
    @PhillipDrumz 8 місяців тому +1

    Rolexes are mass produced-and they all look the same. and people can’t get one? That’s obv them manipulating the market. And is the only reason to own a Rolex for attention? they get wanked by the watch collector market way too hard imo.

  • @EskiZagra
    @EskiZagra Рік тому

    Something to give you OCD - the Hublot screws are not even aligned...compared to an AP. I would buy the Hublot just to align the damn screws...

  • @Aries0098
    @Aries0098 Рік тому +1

    Wasn't the tier list supposed to be what the company recently accomplished not the company as a whole?

  • @stevedolson2694
    @stevedolson2694 Рік тому +2

    We need a crossover episode!

  • @jamesrussell5952
    @jamesrussell5952 Рік тому +1

    This video feels like a conversation between friends and did not really explain for me why Nico watch choices were wrong and his ranking changes constantly do to his view of what the companies are doing. Last video for me to watch of theirs.

  • @nikielhanna7401
    @nikielhanna7401 Рік тому +1

    GREAT EPISODE!!! I have a Daytona 116500 and a Datejust 126334 and love them both. What do you think about Rolex entering the pre-owned market?

  • @scottstorchfan
    @scottstorchfan Рік тому +1

    Watches have never been about objective quality.

  • @andrewmeacham5187
    @andrewmeacham5187 Рік тому +1

    My two favorite watch UA-camrs - on the edge of my seat.

  • @cookitketo3592
    @cookitketo3592 Рік тому +1

    Why montBlanc in shite tho… the value out there even for the top of the line stuff? Gorgeous and just super solid non-Lange copy

  • @LlyleHunter
    @LlyleHunter Рік тому +1

    I’d like to see Cartier reissue the Roadster.

  • @TheRealNebari
    @TheRealNebari Рік тому

    This came on my playlist when I wasn’t watching, just listening, and I could have sworn it was a podcast with jimmy fallon and narduwar

  • @almeladze
    @almeladze Рік тому

    Octo is at 8K while octofinissimo is 11-12K. I wouldnt call octo cheap. It's like with many brands - sub vs deep sea for example

  • @SpilkersKompass
    @SpilkersKompass Рік тому +1

    15:30 one of the most hilarious moments 😂😂😂❤

  • @mell3109
    @mell3109 Рік тому +1

    Only way to do the list is in quality and then grade it crap is not at the bottom but grade Casio is a grade 2/3 watch, PP is a grade 9 watch

  • @harryyyyyyyyyyy7273
    @harryyyyyyyyyyy7273 Рік тому +1

    ngl, grand seiko just feel like they have very uninspired designs and FAR worse than this, cant name their products properly. I cannot be bothered remembering the name of the new GS released if it is just random letters and numbers smashed together. It makes them feel industrial and manufactured and without soul. Oyster perpetual, overseas, Royal Oak, Daytona, Nautilus, all of these very iconic (overseas isnt but I love VC and overseas is better than RO and Nautilus imo) watches have very iconic names that last in your head. So to me, it largely down to branding.

  • @maartenvanbrakel2570
    @maartenvanbrakel2570 Рік тому +1

    I see this as a battle of titans, nico leonard, vs christian!

  • @colossusX1
    @colossusX1 Рік тому +2

    Love that cartier with the movement/rotor - Really sad they mad the Santos Dumont into a quartz watch now.

    • @sylinmino
      @sylinmino Рік тому +2

      The Santos Dumont has mechanical models too. The quartz models are only for the smaller models marketed mostly to women.

    • @colossusX1
      @colossusX1 Рік тому

      @@sylinmino The Santos has automatic models in the current catalog - the "Dumont" moniker only has quartz right now.

    • @sylinmino
      @sylinmino Рік тому +2

      @@colossusX1 once again, not true. The Dumont collection has manual wind models. The regular Santos has the Calibre 1847. The Santos Dumont manual wind has the 430 MC. Looking at it on the website as we speak.

    • @colossusX1
      @colossusX1 Рік тому

      @@sylinmino okay I stand corrected. Must have expanded since last I looked at the site.

    • @sylinmino
      @sylinmino Рік тому +2

      @@colossusX1 if you don't live in the US it's possible they didn't offer it in your country prior? But according to Hodinkee's logs, the quartz models were introduced in 2019, and the manual wind version a year later (2020).

  • @francisdelacruz6439
    @francisdelacruz6439 Рік тому

    I think in a certain way the ranking by Nico is just Brilliant! This is what he is saying to people starting out in watches. Just buy a Casio, for most people thats just the mic drop - the end. For the rest who must collect watches even though they dont need to (just get Casio you dont have to go fall in the rabbit hole) starting out with the Class level is the up and coming brands you should get depending on your budget and the value wont be less than most over time.

  • @TheColnago
    @TheColnago Рік тому +3

    Loved your honesty about Rolex. Agree with you on this list 100%. Nico is fun to watch but his ranking on many of these brands was ridiculous.

  • @neilspencer6843
    @neilspencer6843 Рік тому +1

    Tissot prx best value for money imo

  • @WestCoastAce27
    @WestCoastAce27 Рік тому

    Fun episode. Obviously Nico is having some fun at some watchmakers’ expense. He moved Rolex down because they aren’t innovating, just coasting on their laurels. And obviously he’s more mocking the Hublot owners - new money clowns - as much as the watches. Otherwise he’d have to move RM and Franck Muller down to the same level. And Christian nailed it - fun watches for people with a lot of disposable income. If they smile when they put it on, good for them.

    • @Fonetiker
      @Fonetiker Рік тому

      Rolex is the peek of new money clownery. If it's old money they just never got out of the twat-era.

  • @joecarson3379
    @joecarson3379 Рік тому +5

    I saw Nico in Belfast today. He was driving a G Wagon. The Hublot of cars ...the irony!

    • @variszarins
      @variszarins Рік тому +1

      How is it the hublot of cars?

  • @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
    @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 11 місяців тому

    I’m leaning towards Nico and his list, but I see some of your points and noted! Great video

  • @cyberwapx
    @cyberwapx Рік тому

    Rolex makes us FOOLS , rolex advertise watch which cant be bought in AD retailers . Nico is right

  • @danijels7737
    @danijels7737 Рік тому

    everything you guys said is true , however I believe he's not rating brands based on quality but what have they done recently wich is a diferent thing entirelly

  • @yalee7996
    @yalee7996 Рік тому

    Cool video guys. I think to properly arrange them you need at least 3 to 4 groups more

  • @diemes5463
    @diemes5463 Рік тому +1

    This video has 100% less spittle than Nico’s

  • @RubenGomezRealestate
    @RubenGomezRealestate 8 місяців тому

    I have a 42mm black ceramic Hublot in my collection. And I actually love it!!! 😅😅😅

  • @SunshinyCoDo
    @SunshinyCoDo Рік тому +1

    Seiko didn't even make the list and MVMT did 😂

  • @MrGershfeld
    @MrGershfeld Рік тому

    Nico's list makes perfect sense if you judge company range of watches within the price range (MSRP) in comparison to others within the price range... If Omega wasn't priced higher than Tudor, it would kick Tudor's ass all over the board. Rightfully they are priced higher, which moves it into different price range... Grand Seiko, as great as it's quality and engineering is, within price range it lives is shit...Name being one of main sticking points. It would be same as producing Grand Tissot or Grand Swatch. Brand name has always been big part of product value. Prestige, aspirational aspect and many other reasons... Snobbery is huge part of buying luxury items, so name/brand matters a lot. No one needs luxury watches, we barely need watches period... we want them due to our aspirations, status, achievements mostly (which is how a product makes us feel)... Then comes appreciation of design, features, quality, etc...

  • @ryanfritz8903
    @ryanfritz8903 Рік тому

    Figured this would be about the CPO Rolex craziness. But I’ll take this! Still want to hear your take on the craziness though.

  • @ajf5324
    @ajf5324 Рік тому +1

    Love you guys but I don't think he meant for this to be taken that seriously 😂

  • @johndobbs300
    @johndobbs300 Рік тому +1

    Rolex the watch is great, the brand is not trustworthy

  • @extremeuzer3
    @extremeuzer3 Рік тому +1

    At this point just freaking make out with Nico

  • @iamagod923
    @iamagod923 Рік тому

    i feel like you’re missing the point of having a brand image.. where you call cartier and AP for holding onto their previous designs (ie their own heritage) but will prop up rolex for doing the same. having a consistent brand image is name of the game. for rolex lovers this should be a nobrainer dont ya’ll think