The Most Complicated Watch In The World
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2023
- The most complicated watch in the world in 2005 was the Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile Grand Complication. We’ve got one in to review.
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"More complicated than Eminem's relationship with his mother."
Lol nothing complicated about that at all
I'm not even a watch enthusiast, but he got my subscription
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This is why I keep questioning why Audemars Piguet is still considered part of the "Holy Trinity". Patek and Vacheron both showcase the best of Swiss watchmaking that honours past traditions as well as forward thinking. Audemars, on the other hand, has the Royal Oak and... well, basically that's all they've got.
Audemars Piguet are far deeper than "just" the Royal Oak name. Sure, AP relies heavily on the RO design but you have to remember what AP can do with the RO - simple date models to chronographs, annual calendars, perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, grand sonneries, tourbillons, wandering hours, as well as exotic materials in ceramic watches, skeleton watches, extreme royal oak concepts.
Not to mention AP recently made one of the most complicated wristwatches of all time in the code11 Universalle with 23 complications and 40 functions.
AND they own mega high end complications supplier - Renaud et Papi, who previously worked with and basically trained Robert Greubal and Stephen Forsey, as well as the Gronefeld brothers, Peter Speak-Marin, who have all gone on to found their own mega high end Independent brands.
Oh, they also part own Richard Mille and are fully independent and are still run by the original founding families - Audemars and Piguet.
The argument that AP doesn't belong in the trinity is a moot point if you know the true ability of AP. Do you have a bit more respect for AP now yeh?
TBH I don't mind swapping out AP with JLC. Lately all AP has been doing is appealing to the wall st/hoodrat demographics with their bedazzled royal oaks. Sure the watches are fine but what have they done lately for horology other than further elevating its luxury status? Genuine question.
@@jerrybronham JLC are capable of trinity status but Richemont have clipped their wings in the last decade - their halo watches are awesome but their mainstream watches have been boring, repetitive and frankly poorly finished.
As for AP - Google the Code 11.59 Universalle. And read about Audemars Piguet and Renaud et Papi.
@@alectang1614I agree with everything you said. I feel like vacheron Constantin not having this „one“ watch like a royal oak or a nautilus is actually good for them. They have the overseas, patrimony, the 222… they don’t rely that heavily on one design which makes the brand appear more versatile.
In my opinion the Holy Trinity has always been: Patek, Vacheron and JLC. Not AP.
I think the new Holy Trinity should be: VC, Patek and JLC (my goodness their 4 face Reverso is UNBELIEVABLE!)
This is why I watch this channel.
Exactly my thoughts.
A wonderful story about a wonderful watch made by a wonderful brand. Told wonderfully by a wonderful watch enthusiast.
Many thanks for a great informative video. Much respect from the UK.
It's an incredible watch. But for me, when it comes to the ultimate complications watch, nothing beats the JLC Reverso Hybris Mechanica. It's beauty and size set it apart, meaning you can actually wear it and have it be somewhat discreet.
Citizen's chronomaster paper dial looks like the Grand Seiko Snowflake, but it is 38mm and doesn't have the power indicator screwing up the aesthetics. It is also one of the most accurate watches ever made. It's quartz and costs $2,500, but if I win the lottery then there is a handful of watches I'd buy, and this is one them.
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Oh, cool! I have three of these. I keep them by the front door (which I never lock) and wear one for yard work, one for running, and one to the bar on Friday nights. That particular one has aged well with bourbon, beer and sweat. I do have a dress watch, though... my Invicta comes out at Christmas and at weddings and such. Thanks so much for showcasing this! 😂
And don't forget to let your teenage son show it off at the prom!
Today, you have won the internet
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Ok you got me 😂 I seen Invicta and was like 💀 hey I got one 😂 I wanted to see if I liked that much weight on my wrist and bought one to try out I’m not gonna lie and I kinda liked it 😅 .
Ah.. my request some time back in the comments in a Watchfinder YT video that they should rummage through Vacheron Constantin's archives for the gems to show them off is coming to fruition. Thank you for this. Hoping to see more from VC's archives.
Your story telling ability is absolute world class. Well done once again 👏👏👏
Epic timepiece and descriptive video! I cannot imagine the machinery and tools it takes to create such tiny components for this first class timepiece.
Loved seeing your face to associate with your voice and wonderful sense of humor! Thank you
I remember I was about 12 when I saw this watch on the back of a magazine when it was released. It was around this time I started taking notice in watches, and when I saw it I was completely in awe. It was one of the pieces that inspired me to pursue this passion
Amazing and beautiful watch!
Thanks for sharing!
If I want that many complications, I'll get married again.
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Brilliant!
'A second marriage is a triumph of hope over experience.'
These are the reviews I like, the super complicated/expensive ones that no other channel has reviewed 🔥
If you think that a mechanical watch is more complicated than the circuitry in quartz watch you are an antique. The manufacturing precision alone is mm vs nm
This format of meticulously crafted story telling remains my favourite from Watchfinder. Love the fun stuff but these are the ones I come back to
Such a fabulous... storyteller, watch , camera shots and general human achievement.
Somehow I've been watching all of this channel's posts lately. The introduction to the history of Swiss watchmaking is wonderfully told with a little tongue in cheek. And of course the watch is fantastic. Great work! 👍
I love your dives into history, thank you! would you mind appending some references for those who are interested in digging deeper and reading further?
I'm more of a A. Lang & Söhne fan myself, but those are incredible pieces of watchmaking. A little ostentatious perhaps, but that is probably the French influence.
Thank you for the history lesson and feature ❤
For years I knew your hands and voice, today I saw your face for the first time. Nice story of the Vacheron Constantin Island Tower.
Congratulations on your 1 million subscribers 😇 👍 Au
We can't find anything like this in any other channel, period.
Nice to see you at last. Love your presentations. First class!
I had the chance to work for Vacheron as the agency working on the design and realisation of the VC Tivoli for the unveilling of the 57260 at the Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong in 2015. Incredible piece and amazing experience with the staff at VC that was passionate about their brand.
57 complications
Incredible story telling, classic ! I was seeing the hands talking... I wonder why there is so much dirt inside and issues with the hands finish for such and exclusive piece
This is definitely a watch for me. Finally I found it.
Love it, thank you 🙏
Imagine a smug Rolex owner thinking they have one of the best watches in the world - then they see this masterpiece! Oops!
Lol, maybe somebody could have dusted off the crystal before filming the watch with a super macro lens. It looks like it just came back from the Sahara.
Great learning more about my hometown. How about a Geneva seal videos with sone watch examples???
Great video!
I loved this video.
This isn’t only an ode to one of the world’s best watch brands and one of its best watches.
It’s a reminder that this channel can still tap into what it used to do best.
Make wonderful videos about outstanding watches.
Thank you for this. Stories like this make this channel/you great
I just want you to know I have gone to sleep to your voice and that is a compliment you make great content… 👏👏👏👏👏
Would have absolutely loved to see what the movement looks like on the inside but I guess that's too much to ask haha
petition for the talking hand to make a comeback!! Like for your support y'all
Service cost must be near the level of buying a Richard Mille.
Fascinating and very well done. But I kept waiting for footage of the watch’s movement. Alas, it was all of the exterior. Surely Vacheron can help?
Vacheron Constantin: Watches? Completed it mate
Idk why you never showered your face. Even so, I could look forward to an obnoxiously long audio book series with your voice. Ty for your hard work.
Quality video👌🏽👌🏽
One of your best 👏
A statement piece for presentation. A form of promotion not many makers would do.
This is a amazing masterpiece of watchmaking ❤
This is my 3rd time watching this and I still can't quite wrap my head around everything. Here's to the 4th 🍻
It must be a nightmare changing the battery on that.
Andrew you’ve sold me on this piece, I’ll take two. Just a quick question though does Watchfinder finance over 250 years? Cheers mate
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Vacheron is indeed making Swiss watch making great again!
7:58 -- it doesn't look like the hour hand would clear the engraved cross that's sitting proud of the face. It almost looks like it's resting against the face. I know you said this one came from the museum. I wonder if it's actually operable at the moment.
I'm really worried about that hour hand!
Wow that is absolutely insane. VC is the gold standard
Wish they went lower on complications so we could have a display case back.
With all that said, the craziest thing about this watch is that the moonphase face looks like Jean-Claude Biver 👀
1st time connecting face and voice 🤣
That watch is a beast of engineering.
At 6:30. "Not only is this watch more complicated than Eminem's relationship with his mother..." OMG! Incredible phrasing. 🤣
Does it rotate to use the other side of the dial. What is the point otherwise
When these monsters go bad as they invariably do, getting it repaired is almost impossible as mortal watchmakers want nothing to do with them.
At 2:35, is there a stray gold wire above the celestial representation? Looks like something got stuck on the crystal?
Amazing as this watch is, I think the Patek Philippe ref 5175 is still one step up, with its 20 complications and 1,366 parts. Not to mention that utterly jaw dropping hand engraved case.
So you could say vacheron was predestined to come into existence and subsequently predestined to make this watch 😂
That's one dirty Presentation watch.
Am I the only person who thinks all the static pictures do absolutely no justice to the piece? I keep waiting at least to see the tourbillon move, end up disappointed
He was one of those "you're all going to hell" type. Love that title!
The Grandmaster Chime is the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch ever made. It has twenty complications, a reversible case and two independent dials.
But at the time in 2005, it didn't exist and the Sky Moon was the most complicated Patek wrist watch. Although the Henry Graves pocket watch was more complicated than either.
It just needs a chronograph with a split function to really drive the point home.
Thanks for not adding "and a partridge in a pear tree" when listing all the features of the watch, I know that took restraint
What is the watch face made of ??? That off white... It's perfect.. what is that? Bone? Cloud? The textures look really nice
Vacheron Constantin has the most complicated pocket watch and now they have conquered the wristwatch too , the old God wins
Ahh, it's been some time since I visited your channel. you finally showed your face, no longer the talking hand.
Yes please!
Is it just me or is everyone seeing this dude’s face for the first time too?
I’m here simply just for the narative.
so how often does this need to be serviced? and how much does that cost? i assume this falls into the category of "if you have to ask, you cant afford it"...
But how much are the service costs?
Thank you Andrew, brilliant story, i'll buy two.. For now i'll stick with my reliable 1976 Seiko Chronograph 👍 Au
Iv said it for years the VC are infact THE greatest watch brand - Rolex don’t even get close to the watch making skills of VC .
Rolex operates in a different market though, and doesn't try to compete in this arena...
Calvin is wrong. We can dance if we want to.
Wow that’s amazing
It takes eight years to train the service technician that needs to perform your five year service.
Not sure how the 16 Complications makes this the most complicated wristwatch in the world. It's literally 20 short of the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega that houses no fewer than 36 complications.
amazing... still not as complicated as a maiden's mind lol
Absolutely agree Mr Gum...
Was not expecting that eminem line lol
Value ? Was that mentioned?
couldnt clean the watch before the video?
Lovely! I’ll take a dozen! lol
What a beautiful, amazing watch. Is it me, or does it look like it needs a cleaning in this video?
Holy mother of watch!!
Why is there so much dust on the watch?
Calvin, watch making and presbyterian together form today’s Geneva. This history is a hidden gems that most watch collectors don’t know. By the way, I am a presbyterian as well and I know that a watch is a world created by man just like a man is created by God. Both creations are wonderful and amazing.
Just me, or does the hour hand look like it will hit the second time zone hand?
I don’t always wear watches, but when I do, I prefer the Wasson Automatic Field Watch. Stay timely, my friends!
seems like a non working or display only piece, the hour hand is too close from the dial for it to move without hitting the hands of the subdials...
It took 4 minutes to get to the watch in question
shouldn't that be called the holy grail then ? this is a grand design art
15 made and for sure more than half sitting in Russia, Saudi Arabia and the Emirates with people who rarely look at them, let alone understand what a masterpiece their I’ll-gotten gains bought them.