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The Most Complicated Watch In The World

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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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@DrEMichaelJones
@DrEMichaelJones 11 ай бұрын
"More complicated than Eminem's relationship with his mother."
@ooferrell
@ooferrell 11 ай бұрын
Lol nothing complicated about that at all
@user-cf2px2ko8y
@user-cf2px2ko8y 11 ай бұрын
I'm not even a watch enthusiast, but he got my subscription
@TheMurderousStan
@TheMurderousStan 11 ай бұрын
​​@@user-cf2px2ko8ywelcome to the hobby You will not regret your decision at all😅
@henryshawn1628
@henryshawn1628 11 ай бұрын
Who cares about that a***le
@blitzergkon311
@blitzergkon311 10 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@neilmartin7776
@neilmartin7776 11 ай бұрын
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.
@alectang1614
@alectang1614 11 ай бұрын
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?
@jerrybronham
@jerrybronham 11 ай бұрын
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.
@alectang1614
@alectang1614 11 ай бұрын
@@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.
@taaaaaaaazzzzzz
@taaaaaaaazzzzzz 11 ай бұрын
@@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.
@MERKAMGCLK
@MERKAMGCLK 11 ай бұрын
In my opinion the Holy Trinity has always been: Patek, Vacheron and JLC. Not AP.
@desidovah
@desidovah 2 ай бұрын
I think the new Holy Trinity should be: VC, Patek and JLC (my goodness their 4 face Reverso is UNBELIEVABLE!)
@ericdejesus6942
@ericdejesus6942 11 ай бұрын
This is why I watch this channel.
@wisamal-hakim5531
@wisamal-hakim5531 11 ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts. A wonderful story about a wonderful watch made by a wonderful brand. Told wonderfully by a wonderful watch enthusiast.
@spuddog68
@spuddog68 Ай бұрын
Many thanks for a great informative video. Much respect from the UK.
@siongheeleong8078
@siongheeleong8078 11 ай бұрын
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.
@baldbearddad
@baldbearddad 11 ай бұрын
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! 😂
@garyh.2487
@garyh.2487 11 ай бұрын
And don't forget to let your teenage son show it off at the prom!
@TomPlantagenet
@TomPlantagenet 11 ай бұрын
Today, you have won the internet
@BAF605
@BAF605 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂👍👍👍
@JRC1588
@JRC1588 6 ай бұрын
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 😅 .
@habfan123424
@habfan123424 11 ай бұрын
Your story telling ability is absolute world class. Well done once again 👏👏👏
@johnnguyen6361
@johnnguyen6361 11 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING 1 MILLION!! HERE'S TO 1 MILLION MORE 🥳🎉
@daithi1966
@daithi1966 10 ай бұрын
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.
@MrFuegi
@MrFuegi 11 ай бұрын
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
@Bippy55
@Bippy55 10 ай бұрын
Epic timepiece and descriptive video! I cannot imagine the machinery and tools it takes to create such tiny components for this first class timepiece.
@PaddyMcMe
@PaddyMcMe 11 ай бұрын
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.
@piwo647
@piwo647 10 ай бұрын
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
@jackallread
@jackallread 8 ай бұрын
Amazing and beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing!
@anngoodwin8553
@anngoodwin8553 11 ай бұрын
Loved seeing your face to associate with your voice and wonderful sense of humor! Thank you
@JRC1588
@JRC1588 6 ай бұрын
I just want you to know I have gone to sleep to your voice and that is a compliment you make great content… 👏👏👏👏👏
@GODOFLIQUOR
@GODOFLIQUOR 11 ай бұрын
These are the reviews I like, the super complicated/expensive ones that no other channel has reviewed 🔥
@Saanichian
@Saanichian 10 ай бұрын
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.
@robalexander7348
@robalexander7348 11 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 1 million subscribers 😇 👍 Au
@menaseven9093
@menaseven9093 11 ай бұрын
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.
@QwertiusMaximus
@QwertiusMaximus 11 ай бұрын
If I want that many complications, I'll get married again.
@wisamal-hakim5531
@wisamal-hakim5531 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Brilliant!
@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available
@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available 6 ай бұрын
'A second marriage is a triumph of hope over experience.'
@johnburgess6572
@johnburgess6572 11 ай бұрын
Such a fabulous... storyteller, watch , camera shots and general human achievement.
@redrobur68
@redrobur68 11 ай бұрын
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! 👍
@sebastiendesse63
@sebastiendesse63 11 ай бұрын
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
@paskrell
@paskrell 11 ай бұрын
Great learning more about my hometown. How about a Geneva seal videos with sone watch examples???
@Aztec1050
@Aztec1050 11 ай бұрын
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
@cyberfieldmarshall1009
@cyberfieldmarshall1009 11 ай бұрын
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
@wisamal-hakim5531
@wisamal-hakim5531 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@sasnad3
@sasnad3 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@nickj8
@nickj8 11 ай бұрын
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
@Fallingmedic
@Fallingmedic 10 ай бұрын
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.
@TCTriangle
@TCTriangle 11 ай бұрын
Would have absolutely loved to see what the movement looks like on the inside but I guess that's too much to ask haha
@Lawrence64
@Lawrence64 11 ай бұрын
We can't find anything like this in any other channel, period.
@GB-hu5mu
@GB-hu5mu 11 ай бұрын
This is definitely a watch for me. Finally I found it.
@MikeKobb
@MikeKobb 10 ай бұрын
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.
@FlaneurSolitaire
@FlaneurSolitaire 11 ай бұрын
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.
@Shreedhar_Shukla
@Shreedhar_Shukla 11 ай бұрын
petition for the talking hand to make a comeback!! Like for your support y'all
@jonsavelle1122
@jonsavelle1122 10 ай бұрын
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?
@davidhunternyc1
@davidhunternyc1 11 ай бұрын
At 6:30. "Not only is this watch more complicated than Eminem's relationship with his mother..." OMG! Incredible phrasing. 🤣
@misteratoz
@misteratoz 10 ай бұрын
Wish they went lower on complications so we could have a display case back.
@alwayspooh1588
@alwayspooh1588 11 ай бұрын
Imagine a smug Rolex owner thinking they have one of the best watches in the world - then they see this masterpiece! Oops!
@wisamal-hakim5531
@wisamal-hakim5531 11 ай бұрын
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
@ntag411
@ntag411 11 ай бұрын
A statement piece for presentation. A form of promotion not many makers would do.
@ryangochuico
@ryangochuico 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the history lesson and feature ❤
@daramaccarthy
@daramaccarthy 10 ай бұрын
1st time connecting face and voice 🤣
@devdecker7812
@devdecker7812 10 ай бұрын
What is the watch face made of ??? That off white... It's perfect.. what is that? Bone? Cloud? The textures look really nice
@saphna2095
@saphna2095 11 ай бұрын
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?
@wristygymnast1384
@wristygymnast1384 11 ай бұрын
Vacheron Constantin: Watches? Completed it mate
@artieshell9205
@artieshell9205 11 ай бұрын
Value ? Was that mentioned?
@KeithPurdie
@KeithPurdie 11 ай бұрын
I'm really worried about that hour hand!
@jameskwon7617
@jameskwon7617 11 ай бұрын
At 2:35, is there a stray gold wire above the celestial representation? Looks like something got stuck on the crystal?
@mohammadal-qawabah7229
@mohammadal-qawabah7229 10 ай бұрын
Love it, thank you 🙏
@richardslater677
@richardslater677 10 ай бұрын
It must be a nightmare changing the battery on that.
@LordCeeJay
@LordCeeJay 11 ай бұрын
That's one dirty Presentation watch.
@smisaraf4749
@smisaraf4749 10 ай бұрын
Does it rotate to use the other side of the dial. What is the point otherwise
@bolchert
@bolchert 11 ай бұрын
But how much are the service costs?
@shaneplasse7979
@shaneplasse7979 11 ай бұрын
This is my 3rd time watching this and I still can't quite wrap my head around everything. Here's to the 4th 🍻
@GordonMoat
@GordonMoat 11 ай бұрын
Service cost must be near the level of buying a Richard Mille.
@user-qk2dz3oe8c
@user-qk2dz3oe8c 8 ай бұрын
Ahh, it's been some time since I visited your channel. you finally showed your face, no longer the talking hand.
@keepgrindingup7661
@keepgrindingup7661 11 ай бұрын
Wow that is absolutely insane. VC is the gold standard
@naughtynightlifeasia857
@naughtynightlifeasia857 11 ай бұрын
One of your best 👏
@timothyfunk1883
@timothyfunk1883 11 ай бұрын
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.
@ihtesham_emon
@ihtesham_emon 10 ай бұрын
This is a amazing masterpiece of watchmaking ❤
@frankcastora8348
@frankcastora8348 11 ай бұрын
Yes please!
@tsybze
@tsybze 9 ай бұрын
Quality video👌🏽👌🏽
@mixedcontent9060
@mixedcontent9060 11 ай бұрын
He was one of those "you're all going to hell" type. Love that title!
@aquilaperis7357
@aquilaperis7357 11 ай бұрын
Nice to see you at last. Love your presentations. First class!
@darknesoffire
@darknesoffire 11 ай бұрын
Holy mother of watch!!
@greenhat7618
@greenhat7618 10 ай бұрын
Why is there so much dust on the watch?
@TheTmat007
@TheTmat007 21 күн бұрын
That's my favorite watch.
@andrewhaynes2448
@andrewhaynes2448 11 ай бұрын
With all that said, the craziest thing about this watch is that the moonphase face looks like Jean-Claude Biver 👀
@jouzel8951
@jouzel8951 11 ай бұрын
Great video!
@markdance574
@markdance574 11 ай бұрын
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 .
@robertlock6041
@robertlock6041 11 ай бұрын
Rolex operates in a different market though, and doesn't try to compete in this arena...
@anthonygio7545
@anthonygio7545 4 ай бұрын
Was not expecting that eminem line lol
@istvantoth7431
@istvantoth7431 11 ай бұрын
Vacheron is indeed making Swiss watch making great again!
@jamesbart86
@jamesbart86 11 ай бұрын
Lovely! I’ll take a dozen! lol
@gizmofactory
@gizmofactory 11 ай бұрын
why isn't it running?
@lorismikaelian1084
@lorismikaelian1084 11 ай бұрын
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...
@howardmckenna
@howardmckenna 11 ай бұрын
That watch is a beast of engineering.
@bubblegum2445
@bubblegum2445 11 ай бұрын
amazing... still not as complicated as a maiden's mind lol
@robertlock6041
@robertlock6041 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree Mr Gum...
@chinc.1513
@chinc.1513 11 ай бұрын
I’m here simply just for the narative.
@brittle1
@brittle1 7 ай бұрын
So you could say vacheron was predestined to come into existence and subsequently predestined to make this watch 😂
@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk
@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk 11 ай бұрын
Wow that’s amazing
@621jihoonkim
@621jihoonkim 11 ай бұрын
7:17 bad quality control on the hands. a lot of dust.
@jason12311000
@jason12311000 11 ай бұрын
couldnt clean the watch before the video?
@user-rh9tq2ye9q
@user-rh9tq2ye9q 11 ай бұрын
Finally you showed up your face😂
@robalexander7348
@robalexander7348 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Andrew, brilliant story, i'll buy two.. For now i'll stick with my reliable 1976 Seiko Chronograph 👍 Au
@turdferguson7686
@turdferguson7686 11 ай бұрын
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"...
@mikelepadovano9802
@mikelepadovano9802 5 ай бұрын
Listen I collect watches for over 20 years and two years ago I sold them all except 3 watches and to be honest I am glad I did it,for all watch lovers who gonna read my text I suggest you to buy silver,gold watches are luxury they are not investment I did good selling my watches and after that I felt free of that addiction,now I have a Tudor,Union Glashutte and Stowa I was gonna sell them as well but didn’t get what I wanted to get for them so if you love watches buy only one or two wear them a lot and when you get tired sell them and buy others
@metal4933
@metal4933 10 ай бұрын
Patek grandmaster chime has 20 though
@JBFire97
@JBFire97 11 ай бұрын
The Grandmaster Chime is the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch ever made. It has twenty complications, a reversible case and two independent dials.
@justinbuska3499
@justinbuska3499 11 ай бұрын
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.
@anandmorris
@anandmorris 11 ай бұрын
Is the watch broken?
@paulbin
@paulbin 10 ай бұрын
The narrative style compares to no other........ than Jeremy Clarkson.
@magoo647
@magoo647 10 ай бұрын
Just me, or does the hour hand look like it will hit the second time zone hand?
@MKVHD
@MKVHD 11 ай бұрын
Vacheron Constantin has the most complicated pocket watch and now they have conquered the wristwatch too , the old God wins
@Mysteryboy0007
@Mysteryboy0007 2 ай бұрын
thats a thick asss watch
@silvaanosvs8783
@silvaanosvs8783 11 ай бұрын
*skipping all the obvious panegyric* ...but I don't know if I'm ruined by all the attention to Grand Seiko detail. I really don't think this watch do well under magnification. There were many ragged edges and other flaws I couldn't unnotice. A Rolls Royce with a shoddy paintjob and random panel gaps is a strange product. Hmmm...
@starkparker16
@starkparker16 11 ай бұрын
Calvin is wrong. We can dance if we want to.
@vondahe
@vondahe 10 ай бұрын
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.
@michaeltroster9059
@michaeltroster9059 10 ай бұрын
When these monsters go bad as they invariably do, getting it repaired is almost impossible as mortal watchmakers want nothing to do with them.
@hanifnahian
@hanifnahian 2 ай бұрын
That’s a 1 and done watch…!!!😅
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