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Nico Leonard on choosing your first watch: "Buy what makes you feel good" A student of the fine art of watchmaking since his teens, while the rest of us were assembling Lego, Nico Leonard was deciphering the mainspring from the hairspring, and every watch complication in between.
What type of watch should I get first? ›
When buying your first watch, you might also be thinking of its long-term value. If you are hoping this will be the first watch purchase of many, we recommend kicking off with a classic watch design that will hold its value and defy the decades.
Where does Nico Leonard work? ›
Amongst other businesses, Leonard founded and owns luxury watch boutique Pride and Pinion, headquartered in Belfast, the capital and biggest city of Northern Ireland (UK).
How do I choose my first Nico watch? ›
What's the most important part to consider when purchasing a watch as a first-time buyer? Buy what makes you feel good and listen to yourself. Certain watches give you certain feelings and it's important to pay attention to that. I'm wearing a watch on my wrist at the moment and I'm not loving this.
What rank is Fossil watches? ›
Fossil, which ranks fourth in our selected watch-wear ranking, is particularly known for its stylish and functional watches. In Q4 2022, the brand generated $10.2M in MIV® across 5.6K placements with a growth of 9% in comparison to Q3 2022.
What to know when buying the first watch? ›
Here are four basic rules for picking the perfect first watch.
- Stick to a bracelet band.
- Choose simple details.
- Focus on fit.
- Find a price that works for you.
We'd say five onwards is the perfect age, but don't let that stop you choosing a watch for your toddler.
What is a No 1 watch? ›
1. Rolex. Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Is Pride and Pinion legit? ›
Yes! We have over 500 5-star reviews from our valued customers on Trustpilot. These can be viewed here. Pride and Pinion is passionate about excellent customer service and providing the best experience possible for buying or selling your watch.
Who is the owner of Pride and Pinion? ›
Nico Leonard
Nico has been passionate about watches since his first Seiko at 16. Since then he's grown Pride and Pinion into one of the largest luxury watch dealers in the world.
Key Financials
| Accounts | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|
| Cash | £9,699.00 | £50,517.00 |
| Net Worth | £1,589.00 | £184,125.00 |
| Total Current Assets | £758,165.00 | £422,821.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | £156,576.00 | £240,786.00 |
Another reason why Casio watches are so loved is that they are accurate. Casio watches use quartz watch movements, which are the most accurate type of watch movement available.
What does your watch type say about you? ›
If you wear a traditional watch, you likely value reliability and understated elegance, and you may be seen as someone who is dependable and grounded. Luxury watches, such as those from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, or Jaeger-LeCoultre, are a clear symbol of success and ambition.
What are watch collectors called? ›
People interested in horology are called horologists. That term is used both by people who deal professionally with timekeeping apparatuses, as well as enthusiasts and scholars of horology. Horology and horologists have numerous organizations, both professional associations and more scholarly societies.
What is quasi luxury? ›
Quasi-luxury: expensive or fancy enthusiast watches; lower-prices luxury watches. Entry-level Luxury: starter luxury watches; expensive enthusiast watches. Luxury: expensive watches with a lot of history behind them. High-end Luxury: most well-known luxury brands.
