Watch Expert CRITIQUES John Mayer & Ed Sheeran Talking Watches

[@NicoLeonard]

GUYS!! I forgot to post the Instagram photo 😂 it’s up NOW! Go comment to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 5 G-Shocks!!! 💪

[@NicoLeonard]

@nicoleonardvanderhorst

[@Threedamandem]

Lend us a Richard Mille lad

[@MrSitemaster2]

@@NicoLeonard How could you miss the end of the video where they spent $500,000 on Spider Man watches?

[@anthonysauter5368]

good to see you suited up again. fits you. lookin' smart. keep that standard.

[@amirul141]

Maybe Hublot can offer you a worldtimer with Belfast on it @NicoLeonard 😜😅😂

[@jakwadd]

Tbh I think Nico looked like one of the 3 blind Mice rather than James Bond at the start there 😂

[@Harisampath]

No offence to nico tho

[@Pvosinc]

see no evil -

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

Yessss. I forget what movie it was, but definitely from a animated movie lol

[@chosen3443]

The Shrek 3 blind mice🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@afz3003]

Doc Oc

[@manan-543]

Its nice seeing Nico being humbled once in a while 😂😂

[@ardiank7665]

so true 🤣, the overwhelmed on his face was priceless

[@anandmorris]

I'll be honest, i think he's quite humble anyway.

[@kvirk7583]

You look smart brother what happens to the fake Ferrari brother did they fix it hope so

[@pingwong117]

It's like a person owning one used Ferrari meeting the owners' club with at least a dozen of off-the-shelf Ferraris each

[@averagebedroomproducer5008]

The not wearing the Rolex on the TV show was to make him relatable to his target audience. Good manager that!

[@Professional.Bro.777]

Didn't think about that. You're totally right, probably details like these contributed to success of these artists

[@manan-543]

Very true. There is a case where a rich Indian actress said on a tv show that there is no one more frugal than me while there were rumours that she bought a Balenciaga handbag worth 10 lakh rupees which is around 12000 dollars.

[@Booshay__]

I thought that was the obvious takeaway

[@criose]

Fucking clutch that manager is.

[@jonnygobang87]

That's smart but at the same time, how many regular non-watch people can identify the type of watch from a tv performance?

[@Saltylemur]

It was interesting to see what having absolutely limitless money gets you in the watch world. When Ed Sheeran just casually says “yeah I got this after being the number one artist in the world” 💀💀💀

[@MrTrickyfull]

Interesting seeing a couple tools in a bag

[@choomanji]

@@MrTrickyfull interesting watching a tool call others tools because they are more successful haha

[@wolfamadeus6932]

Not limitless.

[@tacomn]

Well it’s more important who he is. If he was just a random person who was rich he would not be able to get those pieces

[@anythingsart]

Basically Ed deserves what he has.

[@msk3905]

I like this video because John and Ed talk about watches like normal people not watch snobs or “experts” the discussion makes sense and is more relatable than so many other watch discussions by snobs like …

[@Agent-vj3ns]

"Most people think you can't even buy a watch for $1,250" -Mr. "Wonderful" 💀

[@adenjacildo8105]

Just 2 dudes talking about how poor I am for an hour.

[@tommy_lyon]

You skipped the best bit! (Where they both buy the Spiderman AP)

[@adam_kano]

Having the money to casually just randomly buy that watch is wild

[@14lamnc1]

@@adam_kano not only having the money, but also the allocation by AP part as well

[@adam_kano]

@@14lamnc1 it was sold out by the time they got it, I doubt they got 2 fresh from AP. Probably just called around dealer friends and sourced them asap.

[@Snakebloke]

Yeah I thought that bit was cool too, and the Odysseus Chronograph Ed was trying to push into John 😂

[@nuwanmanujithaabeygunaward9308]

"there's levels to this sh!t" I felt it😬

[@nicolasmayer618]

Hublot should offer Nico a piece unique. Actually, that would be so funny 😂

[@adojozza497]

I'm crying with laughter over Nico's facial expressions, hes dying inside "Did I mention it's a piece unique"😂

[@RoRo27.]

John Mayer! The watch legend!!! Gotta have Nico react to more of his watches mate!

[@bunyann90]

zzzz

[@shubhamkotwal6118]

Agreed

[@MrSitemaster2]

How could you miss the end of the video where they spent $500,000 on Spider Man watches?

[@MygodEmperor]

Was kinda waiting for that actually, Mate and do you know that watch(Black/Venom) is being auctioned in Dubai for $6.2M

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Nico didn't understand the point about the Rolex, he didn't wear it because he would look to successful wearing such a well known "expensive watch" at an early level of success

[@rashmit]

Would've been great if the video showed bits of Nico reacting to the ENTIRE video instead of beginning 30mins, because most of the moments were towards the end, like when they put the minute repeater chime in between and the story behind Kikuchi Nakagawa and then talking about AP concepts and then casually agreeing on buying an AP concept like it's a candy.

[@gingoventures]

Nico is so hilarious.😂 He surely got humbled in this video. And yes, I will tell John Mayer you need an interview with him. 😂

[@OscarSanchez-yr8rl]

I fkn lost it when he said "why would you have anything against hublot, LOOK AT IT" 💀

[@JMS127]

I just wish Nico finished the whole video before making his verdict. Yes it was long and tbh I wish it was longer bacause I loved their conversation even more so than the actual watches.

[@WatchClyde]

John Mayer is a legend to me in the watch community!

[@roybrolsbeak]

He actually loves watches you can tell. With all due respect but having seen kevin harts interview its totally different.

[@msk3905]

I enjoy listening to him talk watches so much better than most watch experts spitting out their snobbiness

[@hansstevanus]

I love how Nico is humbled by the piece uniques that both John and Ed have and he has to bring his own out lol. I wonder if this video will kickstart a trend in people customising their watches.

[@factsonly1522]

Gotta respect Nico, he earns from KZbin and refuses to pay for KZbin premium still gets adverts.. 😂😂😂

[@Quimmoo]

okay, about the Toy Watch. He briefly mentions that he got one with his friend Jamal and then they quickly moved on and i think this is a shame. I believe he talks about Jamal Edwards, a proper LEGEND in a UK music world. This dude basically saved Ed Sheeran when Ed was a homeless teenager just playing his small guitar on a streets. Jamal had an internet hip-hop platform called SBTV, and he was providing this platform to an underground talented artists, helping artists to spread their music. And Ed Sheeran was one of the artists that was invited to perform on SBTV and this performance helped tremendously. Some other artists that started out from SBTV are Stormzy, Dave, Jessie J, Rita Ora and many more. Outside of SBTV Jamal had a project called "JED" that was focused on reopening youth centers, he shot a documentary about mental health and men unaliving themselves, and overall helped a lot of young homeless people to get out of the streets. Sadly Jamal Edwards passed away in 2022. Man was a proper LEGEND and i believe Ed Sheeran would never ever throw away or sell this Toy Watch.

[@amickinflorida9008]

I think you pinned this one Nico. Ed is very grounded. John is very ethereal. And the whole conversation is ridiculous.

[@umboccioni]

I think also, when it comes to customisations, there is a difference when it’s “Ed Sheehan’s” watch that he wore at a certain concert etc. It’s not going to loose value as Ed Sheehan’s custom watch.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not loose value? That thing is worth millions instantly if that came on the market

[@umboccioni]

@@ekimandersom4478 thanks.

[@benmlife]

21:01 Love that unexpected ASMR of Nico eating a mars bar

[@TeddyBiba]

Nico and Trax should box and if Nico wins, Trax has to buy a watch from Nico but if Trax wins, Nico has to by an aftermarket diamond watch😂

[@amarniali2244]

Aftermarket Hublo diamond watch.

[@TheCoombsiescotland]

Watched this video and I think you are spot on. These guys are talking about stuff mortals will only see on programs like this. Felt Mayer dominated the conversation a little too but the guy know his stuff and can somehow get away with it.

[@capaxver]

I love the 30 minute video man, please do more longer form like this! even every once and a while would be greatly appreciated

[@omarspost]

Its absolutely mental how nonchalantly Ed Sheeran talks about these watches. If a person who has no interest in watches listened to this conversation, they'd think hes talking about 500 quid watches.

[@myklbllngsly]

The fact that Nico doesn’t have KZbin Premium is hilarious.

[@funnyperse4779]

It made me so happy when you complimented John on his level of knowledge of watches. ❤️

[@oaktree1628]

Why?

[@BirdyVlad]

A video with Nico & Ed Sheeran would break the internet. Let's make it happen 🔥🔥

[@Dr_Kubrick]

9:40 I legit spat out my coffee lol

[@onemysore6120]

8:07 Cursing and leaving the room with a wave of the hand is the other Irish Goodbye. It’s how I end all my pedantic tangents about my esoteric hobbies, too.

[@ddaydingo7041]

You made the video way better Nico! Thank you for the honest commentary on how strange and privileged this conversation is. So many people commenting, pretending like they belong to the same group of people. Such a bizarre industry.

[@jeffnorvell967]

I watched the original video and you are right, he made it 100x better.

[@coldworld5]

Anyone who spends over £200 on a watch is incredibly privileged. The whole watch industry is filled full of privilege.

[@MrChoco88]

#simps

[@alfredozertuche784]

I like your critiques and opnions about watches. Whether they're good or bad. You up front along with giving props where it's due. Along with showing how jelly you are but happy for the person even though you do this for a living and you still don't have the same connections like others have. You still admiring their time pieces.

[@saphna2095]

the worst of hodinkee for me now is its audience. no other watch channel has such a pouting comment section and it feels like a this point its just the default stance to take towards hodinkee productions...and I dont see how they could come out of it

[@ChefDaveKrul]

Appreciate the reaction video , I did enjoy the full length talk , thought it was very special to see some unique pieces , wish you spoke about the Japanese watches he got for his daughters rather than the Pateks, appreciate you not going on a rant about hublot and keeping it relevant. John did talk a lot but I don’t think he can help it cause he’s so passionate about it , personally I’d love the video to be three hours and listen to John Mayer talk watches , he’s next level. Overall great video Nico , educational as always , came out learning something new , I learned I’m broke and not living on the moon 😂😂

[@esrynshudder4216]

Nico being so jealous and hating on every second for the average watch enthusiast is fucking hilarious

[@Fapro98]

Oh, and at the end of the video they said they'd buy the Spider-man AP, and guess what? THEY DID 😂 Such an amazing friendship, conversation, passion exchange and of course; amazing watches

[@namenotfound8747]

First impressions say a lot. Wearing a Rolex that early on in his career gives the wrong impression to people.

[@nikk351]

5:05 Nico laughed because it looked like Ed Sheeran was announcing a fart :D

[@RobNoChat]

You need to review the end of the video when they get their matching watches!!! Thats the main thing I was waiting for! 😂

[@Chzydawg]

The hilarity of John Mayer saying an Ed Sheeran piece unique from Patek Philippe would hold no resale value. A slice of cake from QEII's wedding sold for like 500 quid. Eggs, flour, butter, 70 years of mold and it sold for 500 quid.

[@brendansharkey1232]

I could have watched you watch them for an hour, my fav video of yours yet, ( and their video is one of the greatest Hodinkee videos ever, cos they wear them!)...

[@DecemberNames]

you did great with this one, keep doing it! I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. ;)

[@GabrielLima87]

Not gona lie, I felt insignificant after watching the video 😂😂😂😂😂 I love about effing time, cause it’s exactly the opposite of the John’s video, they talk about pieces normal people can get.

[@afraza5946]

Petition to have another channel called "ASMR videos - Nico eating while surfing the internet."

[@KeriBeal]

Enjoyed that original video when I watched last week - really bloody enjoyed your commentary 🤣❤

[@thomaslepoutre8736]

My brother was part of Ed's crew on the Divide tour and received one of the special Tudor Black Bays. Super cool to see it in person. Knowing how the value has grown though I don't think he will be looking to sell anytime soon!

[@slaskslask5988]

Looks like Nico's had a few too many piece uniques - which in his case; are Mars bars.

[@dannyfowler3183]

The nicest watch I own is a citizen but one day I hope to have something really nice. Nico tells it straight up and the fact that he stands 100 on it means he is the man

[@KingCreep1]

Haven't laughed this hard in awhile, what a good vid this was

[@trevormckeehen2010]

It would be hilarious if Hublot made a worldtimer with belfast on the dial just to troll Nico.

[@deaddreams2231]

"My first was below average" He then went on to marry her 😂

[@Professional.Bro.777]

Couldn't comprehend the level of "rich" these guys are, Nico is rich af too but theirs is on another level

[@chrishall6248]

The Roger Smith watch is just a masterpiece. Shame its missing from this video

[@bunyann90]

BWHAHHAHAHHAHAH THE HODINKEE HOBBITS IN THE CORNER HAHHAHA

[@sandooo4603]

I love how Nico is a millionaire but still won't pay for a you tube premium 😀😀

[@ekimandersom4478]

He ain’t a millionaire 😂 Not even close

[@DeionNewlun]

​@@ekimandersom4478 his net worth is like 25 million dollars you have to at least have 1 million dollars for that lol he is far more than a millionaire in assets at least

[@DeionNewlun]

​@@ekimandersom4478 he sold one watch for 7 million dollars soo...

[@CheechElMexicano]

12:27 legend has it, Nico is still waiting for George to answer the phone til this day

[@davidpugh8772]

Imagine if Hublot put Belfast on their dial and sent it to Nico... would he wear it or not....

[@wda-59-14]

Hey Nico, I know you've said that if you haven't heard from your AD in three weeks, you're not on their radar for a Rolex (paraphrased)...I gotta say you're on point. While it did take just over two months to get my hands on a new no-date sub, I got a call around the three-week mark letting me know he hadn't forgotten me and was working the issue. It restored my confidence in this particular AD. The other AD I've bought from in the past, I'm afraid, is just jerking my chain. Great video, by the way, Cheers!

[@streamzor]

Wait you didn't even talk about two of the most interesting pieces he has! I was waiting to hear your thoughts on the Kikuchi Nakagawa watches he has. Although maybe not Nico's typical cup of tea, was still very interested in hearing what you had to say! =[ Love the vids though, keep it up!

[@MC-di7op]

5:35 The look Nico has on his face when Ed mentions Hublot is the look you have when your gf starts waffling about her wild college days

[@danonthestrings]

Johnny coming in with the roast not even 3 seconds in lol

[@felgper02]

That customized Tag Heuer 13:23 is incredible!!

[@thomasvanderlelij1897]

Surprised to see a 1M+ KZbin channel doesn't have KZbin Premium 😂😂

[@teaganvanrooy579]

im addicted to this guys videos

[@Iamthehethetheyandthehim]

Unfortunately it's known that Ferrari don't care if you intend on putting the original parts back in, they also don't want you even changing the color

[@larsstougaard7097]

They don't like a FrankenCar, it's like Rolex with Hublot movement 😅

[@sandmansparadox7836]

I had the Hodinkee video in my watch list since it came out, did not watch it. The moment I watched this video, I removed the Hodinkee video. Nico is the king of the Sparknotes of watches! Appreciate you my dude!

[@yurdme710]

I think part of the reason that the hodinkee video is so cool is that you see peiple who are widely respected and deserving of their successes diving into the world of patek minute repeaters and piece unique AP's etc. Usually you would never want to hear the ultra rich douche talk who owns it but when its john mayer and ed sheeran it's more digestable.

[@thelegendoftheo]

I was hoping you would comment on the Tiffany 5711 Patek Philippe that he wore! Do a part 2 with the rest of the video!

[@davegorman9822]

The video with John and Ed was good but Nicos video was light years better ! I laughed and smiled from start to finish !

[@Jeremyevo90]

Tbh , the original video is abit dull and boring .... except you're hard-core watch enthusiast

[@carlbenner4466]

Glad you covered this video I was going to watch it but didn't want to give hodinkee a view

[@jacstoneu]

You know the watch market is dead when Tugger Tony went from eating Steak to now Dominos Pizza

[@JR-do5cc]

Elite comment

[@robertschmidt9584]

Nico could use Tugger Tony for the watchgasms.

[@gcm747]

I love guys like this sitting around a table full of Patek’s talking about how much they ‘fucking love’ G Shocks. Reminds me of a guy I know who has a Ferrari 812 Superfast amongst many other things telling people his favourite car is a Suzuki Swift.

[@stevejones1967]

Nico, folles your journey, and I’m stoked by your success. However I have to say I think you completely missed the point with this video, the whole piece was celebrating watch collection, regardless of brand, quality, look or feel, it’s what it means to you, and if you like it, buy it, and keep it. I just think you got this video wrong.

[@pmp1337]

I bet you one thing. Ed Sheeran never went to buy a Rolex from the Oslo AD with his pants' zipper open, successfully. Not even Ed Sheeran is that special.

[@JBR.1974]

Have to say, watching all your videos inspired me to take my 16600 (my first and original mechanical) out of the watch box and put it on my wrist for date night with the wife. Felt very classy and whilst I do wear my Apple Watch everyday, mainly for fitness as a gym/runner/cyclist, it felt good to have a proper watch back on my wrist. Keep making great videos

[@andrewleach1661]

Just love nico reaction in this it was actually well fully

[@AverageRecords]

you're thinking of James Corden, not James Bond 😄

[@raffymanalaysay1243]

I really hope you get to have John Mayer on your show to review his collections

[@davidevans8505]

Nico now feels like I do when I watch his videos. So far from reality. Would love to hear more about attainable pieces for the majority than this hodonkey video and always hearing about RM’s and shit.

[@leejones1782]

The Fact you and your companie are Balling These days Nico!! And you dont habe KZbin premium for £10 and watch adverts is BRILLIANT 😂😂

[@bluedvl3820]

How are you gonna review this entire episode and NOT mention the on the fly purchase both of them made with the spider man watch 🤣

[@xgford94]

This was SO expected…but love it anyway 🎉

[@mudkip8612]

Continuing the suit legacy, looking good mate

[@petronek0466]

Nico never fails to look like an absolute knob

[@AUDIOBULLETZ]

way he said I kept my papers and weed in it hahahahhah😅 legendary

[@robinireland810]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this Nico. Well put together, informative, funny, educational. I tried watching your abortion of a car video with endless fist bumping, cringeworthy content and gave up, vowing never to watch anything with you in it. Luckily, you’re good at what you do in the watch world, so for that I’ll continue enjoying your non car (dick swinging) content.

[@rebelranter]

I love the anxiety in your face as things progress, I watched the Hodinkee video last night and immediately thought you Nico at the Hublot revelation!

[@HoneyLove77]

This interview is so boring 💤 lol!!

[@pingwong117]

Yeah Nico should have finished watching and reacting to the video The second half of the Hodinkee video is truly god tier

[@pointy7771]

I love it when its time to promote your website you always forgot to say buy one.. you only focus on getting good watches.. a true collector at heart..😂

[@YUNGMARTI]

i absolutely love how Nico’s mood got way better after the Mars bar 😂

[@davegorman9822]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen ! I’m laughing uncontrollably 😂😂😂

[@FUGUWICOLLECTIVE]

this is THE BEST ever? You have a low bar, you will do well in life 👌👌👌

[@jrwitherite12]

The first mistake the girl made was sleeping with Nico.

[@Joos750]

Eating a Mars bar while looking that fucking dapper is a new level of class I’m striving to attain!

[@carsandguitars2361]

"There are levels to this shit" I felt that shit

[@EthanRom]

Watching Nico’s mind melt is something else