The BIG Interview with Jean-Claude Biver - Part I
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- Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2018
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Jean-Claude Biver is most definitely one of the most influential man in modern watchmaking for his vision, energy and passion which contributed in making what mechanical watchmaking is today.
So when we heard recently that he would retire from all operational role as the head of the watchmaking division of LVMH, meaning Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith, well this for sure came as a big surprise. Mr Biver could have easily retired many times before, his career and reputation already established, but he is inhabited by a real watchmaking passion.
In this long interview, we come back on his full curriculum, from childhood trigger, to his first step at Audemars Piguet, followed by a brief passage at Omega before relaunching Blancpain with the success we all know about. The brand was then sold to the Swatch Group and he joined back Omega and doing what it took to redevelop the famous brand with key partnerships and iconic products. After 10 years, he embarked on a new entrepreneurial project with Hublot, but this is where we'll take back the story in the second part of this interview.
Enjoy! 
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Jean Claude Biver is a genius. I have studied marketing and worked for a A4 advertising agency. This guy is a marketing genius. So clever and very current. He had brought 3 main watch brands with a old art into mega brands. Inspiring just listening to him..
Impressive. Mr. Biver is such a honest and wise man. A true legend in the modern watch history. His brave and disruptive way of thinking is truly unique. I wish him all the best for the future! Chapeau.
Thanks my friend!!!
It's always a treat to hear Jean-Claude Biver. He is not just a watch industry expert but an institution in himself. Thank you Marc for making this happen. I really appreciate all the effort and energy you put passionately into your work. Viva watchmaking
That's very nice of you, highly appreciated, thanks and best to you!
I’m telling you this channel is awesome... Even with not so many subscribers Marc is doing things with maximum effort and for watch enthusiasts that we have to admit there are not so many in this world... this channel provides for those who love it. God bless you Marc... you have a legendary determination
That is so kind of you, thanks so much and we are already very happy to have such great people looking at us!! All the super best to you
exactly, I think the same.
This Channel ROCKS
Quality production and content abounds here.
WATCHES TV Thank you for this! Even 2 years later.
My first Swiss made watch I ever owned was a SWATCH I bought in 1985 for $35 at the Burdines , now MACY'S. I was a 14 year old kid
Now I'm a 47year old kid with an awesome Hamilton collection and lover of HOROLOGY. Thanks to Mr. Nicolas Hayek's foresight and passion. That swatch made me feel confident as a freshman in the Heavy Halls of high School. I loved that loud and proud ticking on my wrist. My wife remembers it well too. And yes, we're childhood sweet hearts.♥️
Nice story and just wanted to say that I've just bought a Swatch and had been a long time since I did!! It was the special edition Damien Hirst with Mickey Mouse, cool watch. All the very best to you
Now this is a guy I could listen to every day and every hour...
Thank you
Well now you have a second episode available ;) Best to you
Amazing 😉 genius of entrepreneurship. Mechanical watches came out of the quartz crisis like a Phoenix bird 🦅 . JCBs legacy will live on. Absolute respect ✊ for this legend.
Very nice comment, thanks a lot.
I can't believe this, this is like the dream interview! This man is a legend. Thank you so much for interviewing him!
You are very welcome 🙏
The best interview of this energetic, passionate, honest, and humble genius! Marc, your editing of interposed scenes is both unobtrusive and highly effective. Well done!
That's very nice of you, thanks sooooo much!
One of the most engaging interviews I've seen in a long time. Amazing video guys!!! Can't wait for part 2. Killer stuff!!!!
Happy you liked it and Nbr 2 coming soon!!! Thanks
Wow. Your content is always top notch. But this is fantastic. So lucky to sit with him. This must have been so much fun for you. Looking forward to pt.2. Thanks.
It was indeed, thanks a lot
Looking forward for the 2nd part!! Keep the good work guys, cheers!!!
Soon, soon ;)
Great interview. It is always a pleasure to listen to him.
I m excited.
It is always a big pleasure to listen to him.
Thanks for sharing
In that case you will have quite a lot to listen!! Enjoy
Thank you for the great interview, this guy is a legend!!! Joy to listen with very interesting and some fun stories, super!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing, thanks Mark for sharing, the best interview I've ever read heard or watch about Mr Biver. I have watched it now a couple of times WELL DONE cheers
Very kind of you. Thanks so much 🙏
Mr Biver is so right with the mechanical watch, my vintage pieces sparks into life after a few twist of the crown and such watch can never be outdated. Love your passion and vision for horology, the interviewer's skilfully permitted Mr Biver to speak in depth.
Many thanks for this, very appreciated!
thank you so much for the video interview with Him!!! such a legend!!
Very happy you enjoyed it!
Incredible! Thank you for creating and sharing such great content, and thank you Mr. Biver! I really enjoy the long form interview/conversation.
When mr Biver have time for an interview, it's not like one have to pull every word out of him, just ask a question about what watch he is wearing and you get the whole life story;) Always interesting to hear him tell
Thanks a lot and yes Mr. Biver is definitely a great story teller! All the very best to you
Congratulations on a fantastic interview. A great insight into JCB's approach to horology, business and life in general. I can't wait to watch part 2!
Part II just published, enjoy ;)
Excellent interview and thanks a lot for making this available to us! Great job guys!
Very happy you enjoyed it, thanks!
Best interview ever!! Bravooo Marc! It felt like my grandfather was talking to me, telling me his life and what loved most.
JCB always gives a great interview. Love watching him speak about watchmaking and his experiences over the decades
Amazing interview!
Just love Jean-Claude Biver's energy and pragmatism.
No wonder he is an industry icon.
Looking forward to part II!!
Best,
Amintas
Very happy you enjoyed this!!
I liked this clip even prior
to observing it !!
Thank you Marc
and Jean-Claude !!
What a treat this is.
Thanks for this interview. Excellent content. Always thought-provoking listening to Mr. Biver
19:31 - 21:31 - Absolutely beautiful and inspirational listening to his strategy on how to fight against Quartz technology with an emphasis on the purity of the watchmaking art form :)
Great episode, these longer format insights into the personalities, and brands are brilliant. Thanks Marc Andre and TheWATCHEStv Team.
Thanks so much and we also love these long ones!!!
Always love to listen to someone with great passion like him.
Passion and enthusiasm are the key to many great things!!!
What an amazing story, this is one of the best interviews I have watched, big Kudos to you Marc Andre for drawing Mr Biver in and letting him articulate. I can imagine he would shine in any industry.
Many thanks for your comment, very appreciated!
Can’t wait for part 2, well done!
Published now ;) Best to you
Absolutely fascinating content and beautifully produced. Thanks!
You’re very welcome, thanks for watching!
Usually dont like watching long interviews but for this I am making an exception! Hes a legend. Mr Jean Claude Biver. Keep up the good work!!
And I hope you had a good time, thanks!
A truly amazing and inspiring story... As an entrepreneur and watch enthusiast, I continue to learn most of my invaluable life lessons from legends such as Mr. Biver! Bravo!
Nice touch and indeed as entrepreneurs we all have to learn from one another! Best to you and thanks
What an extraordinary visionary Mr. Biver is...This interview is one I will watch time and time again, because the lessons embedded in his professional journey are universal, timeless and invaluable!
Grate interview, one of the best i have seen, such a wondeful man.
Many thanks for this!
You can't help but love listening to this man....he's totally inspirational
Thanks alot Marc !! A most helpful video. It's always fun listening to Mr Biver.
Thanks a lot!
another great interview with a great man in watchmaking world... and WHAT A MAN !! can't thank you enough for this channel Mr. MAD.. salute!
You are most welcome and feeling very happy you enjoyed it, thanks!
@@WATCHESTVcom can't wait for part 2
Marc, a great interview not only for capturing the passion of Mr Biver, but also for letting him tell the story without constant interruptions as so many interviewers like to do.
Many thanks and it’s just such a pleasure to let him talk!!
Marc, wow, you ask when you have to ask, timing, gave the interviewee space to talk, a perfect dance
Many thanks for this, very nice of you!
Always a pleasure listening to Mr Biver! Great video Marc!
Very nice of you, was indeed a great moment! Thanks
Thanks for posting this interview! I am just simply inspired by his level of passion with watches! In fact, although I hate Hublots, I think a 1 hour conversation with him would end up with a Hublot Big Bang on my wrist!
Top notch work as always, now you have me wanting to see the uncut version
thanks
We really didn't take too much out, as raw as possible!! Thanks and all the best to you
Absolutely Fascinating!!!
Thank you for your great work!!!
You are very welcome and thanks a lot!
Amazing interview and it is touching 🙏🙏🙏 thanks for sharing it MAD 😊👍
Very transparent and personal, touching indeed! Thanks for your comment
INCREDIBLE. Thank you Marc for making such a great content and also thank you Jean-Claude for telling your story.
He's a great storyteller. Thanks a lot for your comment!
Absolutely fantastic video in every possible way l can watch it over and over again. Thanks Marc .!!!!!!
Please do, don't hesitate ;) All the best to you
This is fantastic! Lots of lessons shared by Mr Jean-Claude Biver on the history and evolution of the watch industry, and how branding, direction and creativity can make or break a company.
Glad you learned a lot through this, that's great!
Always nice to hear from Mr Biver, but already there is so much content on RUclips about him. Of course one will never turn down an opportunity to interview Mr Biver but it would be interesting to meet other figures in the industry. Great video and I look forward to more!
Have you seen some of our “who’s who of watchmaking” videos? Best to you
That part with Bernie beat up on the ad had me 🤣 like crazy! Absolutely brilliant👏🏻
It takes A LOT OF GUTS and a lot of BALLS to run an ad like that
Got a lot of attention and showed some different thinking for sure!
A very good interview with a legend of the watch industry of Switzerland and very inspired!
Thank you so much for this, truly interesting to listen to Mr. Biver and his "adventures"👍👍👍
Happy you liked it, thanks!
Viva Jean-Claude, the most visionary salesman I’ve ever seen. And thank you for doing this, no one else could have done it as classy as you are.
That's very nice of you, thanks a lot!
Inspirational interview! Not a big fan of either Hublot, Tag Heuer or Omega but his entrepreneurial spirit is so inspiring! Great initiative, keep it up with this high quality content Marc! :)
The energy, passion and vision makes him indeed very special. Thanks for your comment and have a great day
Well clever marketing has a huge influence on the general public... Watch collectors should look at the makes with the most patents ... innovative mechanical watches!
And he's a incredible marketing and salesman for sure!
Thanks for the interview/video. Hope to see more from @jeanclaudebiver
Thanks really great interview honestly your questions and how you manage all subjects are the star ⭐️ of the interview well done
That's very kind of you, thanks so much and happy you liked it! Best to you
I felt as though I was in the room with both of you. Fantastic!
Not only are you recording history from the horses mouth so to speak but you are preserving it for generations to come.Yourself, watches TV et al are the personification of JCBs basic philosophy. First. Different. Unique.
By the way I really like moving geometric wall that is included in some of your series.
Vive l'horlogerie!
One of the best Biver interviews I have ever seen!!!
Thanks so much and the second part has just been published ;) Best to you
Simply fantastic, thank you. Mr. Biver is a very interesting person.
Interesting and inspiring indeed! Best to you
Well done ! Amazing interview from the master Jean-Claude Biver
Happy you liked it, thanks a lot for your message!
Bravo Marc! this is the best you have done so far. This is magic. I-S-P-I-R-A-T-I-O-N and humility. Work with passion.
Thanks a lot, very happy you liked it so much!! Best to you
LOVED IT!! Thank you very much
Very welcome, happy you liked it!
Liked before I even watched! Man is a living legend.
Great video, I always enjoy watching Mr.Biver
Thanks, happy you liked it!
A very cool and energetic guy. So driven and passionate. A great interview, thanks for posting.
Very welcome and thanks a lot!
this is why I pay you monthly absolutely love this content one of the best shows out there
That's super nice of you and very highly appreciated, thanks a lot!!
Wow!! Powerful, Inspiring, Passion and Energy. Love it.
Very well summarised!
With effort you get results. Such a quality content, keep on going! All the best.
Many thanks for this, very appreciated and best to you
The man is a god! He has had a career that we can only dream about. I'm not a Hublot fan but I was fascinated by his explanation of the brand's identity.
I love the approach of allowing him to speak with very few questions. He's an engaging storyteller and a larger than life character.
Kudos to you Marc and team for this fantastic interview. Can't wait to see Part II.
Thanks a lot coming very soon!!! Best to you and have a great day
I love watching interviews with the "Great" Jean-Claude Biver!!!! I am a fan!
A unique and inspirational character!!
such a charismatic person, great conversation !!!
Very happy you appreciated it! Thanks
Absolutely amazing. Mr JCB is so good at this he could even sell me a Hublot out two. Can't wait for the second part.
Hahaha, good one ;) 2nd part coming very shortly and also super interesting! Best yo you
Biver is a pure visionary genius
. He's the King Mida of watchmaking, whatever he touches it'll become gold.
What A guy! Love to watch him! Hopefully to meet him one day! Cheers!
Happy you enjoyed this 👍
Fantastic interview! Congrats!!
Thanks a lot!
Fantastic interview - thank you
Fantastic interview. I can hear him talk for hours.
Comme tjs Mr Biver est d'une sympathie extraordinaire,belle interview Marc,goute son fromage il est unique!
J'ai déjà eu la chance de le goûter et en effet il est vraiment bon!!!
😋😋😋
Fantastica intervista! Siete i migliori!!!
Mi fa veramente piaccere, grazie!!!
I have watched this wonderful interview and I have watched a high quality MBA conference
Always a pleasure to hear JCB. Continued good health to you.
That's very kind of you, thanks!
fantastic content, what an interview.
Many thanks for your comment and have a great day!
It is amazing because the path he described via Swatch into fine watches is exactly what happened to me, it's interesting that it is the same group, 'Omega' that materialised into my first watch purchase after gazing at Pepe's speedmaster for years!!!!
Interesting, thanks for sharing this!
@@WATCHESTVcom Can you see what is happening now with the moonSwatch??
Thank you very much !
Most welcome and thanks for watching!
Merci JCB and Watches TV
Many many thanks 🙏
Great Character from the watch industry and great interview as usual....
Very nice of you, thank you very much!
Excellent video 👌
Just to clarify what Biver says. The Swatch watch was not an invention of Hayek but Elmar Mock and Jacques Müller, under supervision of Ernst Thomke working under Hayek.
Very true
Hayek made a product, a business, an industry, out of their idea.
Pleasure to meet you Jean-Claud
Merci beaucoup!!
De rien 🙏
Outstanding!
Ottimo! Spettacolare!
Continue like this!!!! Keep it up!!!!
Count on us!!!! Thanks a lot
Nice interview.
Very cool and superinteresting video!
Many thanks!
great stuff
I don't leave comments often, so please listen to me, l really enjoyed this video, you did a wonderful job. I have a totally different view of Mr. Biver, l like him. I'm looking forward to part two.
Good stories, great video!
Happy you liked it!
Why only 2 parts? I could listen to more! Great stories and love his passion for life.
Well, maybe we'll go for more ;) enough said...
They should give him like a “ Medal of Honor “ for watchmaking 😃 he’s an extraordinary person who knows the purest form of innovation
Hall of Fame of Watchmaking, nothing less!!!