This is most beautiful timepiece I have ever seen. It is uplifting too; to know that the true watchmaker & mistress are still contributing to the practical & asthetic of the world. My first Jaeger Le coultrer is one that belonged to my father. A simple, elagant design. Self wind caliber, in a rose gold case. 60 years' old. My most recent an "autometer ". Lovely complications. I will never afford to own this marvel but, like all lovers of the great timepieces; it warms my heart to know they exist. Thank you for the wonderful video & explanation.
Eden Fairbanks Real watchmaking is always about making us aficionados and collectors dream... Only a few manufacturers can do this... Jaeger-LeCoultre is among them...
This watch is so painstakingly beautiful, such an incredibly insane masterpiece, I literally shed a tear of joy and amazement during this explanation! All the various features on their own would have already made the watch incredible, but to have built a watch with a flying gyrotourbillon, perpetual calendar and not just a minute repeater, but a Westminster repeater, all with these extra incredibly complicated additional small improvements like setting back the date, skipping the minute repeater, skipping the date over the gyrotourbillon etc. etc. and that all in a form which comfortably would fit on the wrist. I am truly perplexed. Chapeau JLC, chapeau indeed.
What a beautiful display of human ingenuity and accomplishments. The skills needed to produce this marvel in a size small enough to display on your wrist is extraordinary. I am learning about these watches as I am new to them and your videos are very helpful. I'll never be able to afford this but I love watching and learning about them from your videos. Thank you for what you do.
This is mind blowing, absolutely fantastic hand craftsmanship and one of a kind. I have seen many complicated watches during the years, but this watch stands out in the design and extremely beautiful clockwork visible from the see-through case back. I take off my hat and bow for you gentlemen, stunning work
In fact this is one of the most fascinating watches I have seen and talked about so far ... It shows that Swiss watchmaking can still surprise us with stunning new timepieces. As long there is such creativity I do not doubt a second that mechanical watches have a great future... By the way: Did you also see the comment and technical details I posted?
@@WatchAdvisor I knew the details before. Since sihh. But to see and hear it in such detail , it is just another level. Thank you again for this Incredible content Mr " head of content" Have a nice weekend
I literally can see that you wear a smile now... Isn't this wonderful what watchmaking can do to us? Therefore let us all hope that COVID-19 nightmare is over soon and no one was seriously hit...
@@WatchAdvisorBefore COVID-19, I was saving for an Oyster Perpetual. It does not play on the same ground than the Jaeger Le Coultre but it still remains beauty. So, let's hope COVID-19 won't affect us too much and that we will be able to act the way we were doing before this event (even if I raise doubts). May everything go well for you.
@@davalex7100 There is not much we can do about... COVID-19 will make its way... For the moment social distancing and staying home will definitely slow down the spreading... So I follow the new rules!
Thank you for the quick feedback Roberto. Believe me I really enjoyed these moments in the Valley de Joux. Did you also see the comment and technical details I posted?
My grail watch! Beautiful in every way, from the stunning blue enameled guilloche dial to its sheer wearability! Despite all the included complications. The greatest watch manufactured to date!
This is literally my dream watch.know ill never be able to own one unless I somehow hit the lottery for hundred million or so but still my all time dream watch to own.everything about this watch is simply gorgeous and that movement just looks absolutely phenomenal.
Thank you so much Alexander for giving us an in depth look at this fantastic and absolutely gorgeous and amazing watch. I love Jaeger LeCoultre and this watch is their crowning achievement IMHO. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks again.
One of THE Greatest accomplishments overall in Modern Watchmaking, and can only be matched by the Very Best from Patek, Bovet, Breguet, VC, AP, Roger Dubuis and Graff....a Complete Masterpiece Thank You so much Mr Linz for also giving us this tour of the Beautiful JLC Factory in Switzerland, another superlative Video...WOW!
this watch is just awe......watch finder and co describes JaegerLeCoultre as the watch maker of watches because the movements are found in many a swiss watch companies......great watches these are ...and great review of this......
Raj Varghese Jaeger-LeCoultre offers unparalleled watchmaking and state of the art calibres... The manufacturer is totally underrated compared to some others that are hyped like crazy ...
@@WatchAdvisor true that.....this company and style of their watches are totally underrated......in other countries marketing also is a key factor which should be addressed.....
So much beauty in a little machine. Every person involved in its development should be proud.; to make some work of art that will be cherished by others, desired by others, for generations to come is quite a feat. Bravo.
Farhan The Gyro 5 combines watchmaking technology at highest level with a functional design. Nothing has been added that would not make sense. Some other brands probably would have done so and bey doing so completely spoiled such a ticking marvel ...
Glad to hear they have planned ahead and you can change the first two digits of the year! It should be fine now until AD4500.... I hope the inside is filled with Argon! Now, I have to work out 'How can I afford this watch? Or maybe a Gyro 10...'
Alexander welcome back, and WOW did you come back with an incredible watch. It is now my top watch. Tell your camera man he did an incredible job of showing this watch. While you were talking I was mesmerized by the Gyrotourbillion. At one point I yelled over to my Alexa unit and asked it to give me a comparison of it weight and as best as I am with metric measurement it weights the same as two grains of rice. The watch simply is flawless. If I owned it I would never take it off except to shower, why take a chance:))))). I will probably watch the video a few more times, I didn't process all the information. The darn Gyrotourbillion so captured my attention I missed a lot of the Blah Blah Blah LOL. Your best watch vid yet that I have seen. I have three watches on my list for purchase this year. I'll probably only be able to swing one. One is a JLC. You just made up my mind. Mine will be around 10,000 US.
Robert, first of all thank you for the feedback! I will pass over the compliment to Jorge, one of my two cameramen. We tried our best to capture what was possible with a camera ... I am glad to read here that many of you guys around the world like what we did and do. Two grains of rice!?!? Imagine! And the Gyro cage is made out of 96 parts. Now try to imagine how light some of them are ... Crazy! I don't want to assemble such tiny pieces... What really touches me is that you are going to invest in a new wristwatch and I was able to help you to make up your mind. If you need further assistance to find/buy your JLC please check out www.watchadvisor.com , our website. There even concierge-service is an option... So if you want/need more advice please let me know... To buy and collect wristwatches is simply big, big fun. Once you have your new little ticking baby it will be part of your life and memorize a lot of moments for you. Every time later you look at your watch it will remind you of the many good and happy hours (= time ) it showed you before ...
What really gave me prospective happened last night. I picked up my Breitling Transocean 1915 and realized it was so very close in case size it the JLC. To look at it and realize the gyrotrillion was the size of one of the registers. Then to think of all the other things going on in the case.
Absolutely stunning! Bought my first JLC watch a few days ago. JLC makes fantastic watches. My next JLC will be the Reverso, unless I win the lotery and I can buy this piece of art. ;-)
You know sometime ill see a watch and go wow this is worth more than my car, less often ill say its worth more than my home, this watch is worth more than my lifetime accumulated wealth. Its so beautiful i can't imagine having a watch like this wow the craftsmanship is incredible.
Thanks for your review of this incredible watch. Surely one of the most remarkable timepieces ever built. I watched several videos of this watch so that I could hear the chimes. None I watched had them until yours. Thanks again. I have subscribed to your channel.
1 million is too low of a price for this masterpiece. A gyrotourbillon and a minute repeater in this JLC! Watchmaking at it's absolute finest! Congratulations to Jaeger-LeCoultre!!
Certainly not. Materials, manufacture and assembly costs less than $5,000. A 100% mark up to compensate for R&D is more than fair, for a retail price of $10,000. The rest a combination of market manipulation and wealth disparity.
I wouldn't be so sure... Jacob & Co. currently have a watch in their inventory with 2 gyrotourbillon and a minute repeater... For that watch they're asking around half a million dollars, which is half of what Jaeger LeCoultre is asking... I understand that there's a huge history behind Jaeger LeCoultre but does that history justify twice the price for half the watch (figuratively)...?
@@DebEternity iirc said watches (jacobnco),while certainly they can make grand complication watches, their diameter and thickness only fit if you have GIANT hands,mostly 49-50mm+ diameter with 22mm+ thickness,might as well give your phone a strap and wear it like a watch.
@@goprojoe7449 not to mention research,marketing,development,upkeep,aftermarket warranty,etc,you dont know how to run a business, now scram you go, theres floor need to get mopped..
@@ludmillamantovanni9073 FYI: R&D stands for research and development (as stated @ 100% markup). You don't factor in "marketing" on super luxury low production items - significant expenditure would be silly. Warranties are extra, not retail. Upkeep? lol ok, not retail. I'd say I mopped the floor with you, but you're clearly a dumb kid.
I play around with wooden grandfather clocks, (as in the whole thing is made out of wood) and I am so tempted to give this a try. Granted.....I am no watch maker by any means, but an enlarged mechanism like this instead of a pendulum would be amazing. I just might give it a whirl. Won't be any complications other than the chimes, and the calendar, but it would definitely be fun, and talk about a show stopper........thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge. = ) Edit; maybe have it trip a music box instead of chimes. = )
4:35 Just a little comparison that occurred to me: 0.4 grams is about half the weight of a dollar bill. 94 small metal parts, assembled screws and all... That's spectacularly lightweight.
Outstanding gyrotourbillon technology and know how of Jeager-LeCoultre. Congratulations and many thanks for all your numerous contribution to the high end watch technology.
Try making a working watch made of tiny molecules. The watch needs the ability to produce new watches, repair itself, and self-destruct upon detecting certain problems.
We only realized afterwards that we forgot to film this particular jump. These things unfortunately happen, I am sorry! In fact would have been nice, since the date-hand literally flies over the Gyro-cage ...
Like a masterfull piece of art , it will increase in value ! Is there any other watchmaker capable of such a complex and beautifull piece : I personnally cannot think of any !!!
Only very few can create and execute a watch at such a level... JLC is in fact the master of the complex Gyro-Tourbillon... I don’t see anyone being capable to do what JLC did over the years. This is already the Gyro 5!
Ive just shown 2 of my friends this absolutely beautiful and astonishing watch. It seems to capture all of a persons attention when viewing, so much so that i find it difficult and disappointing when i look away. I am a machinist by trade so i appreciate mechanical asthetics and function. Ive wondered for many years how these watches were made and put together. The deburring alone must be a nightmare and i would imagine a magnet would be a watchmakers worst enemy. Finally, ive gotta ask, why couldnt this watch and similar others be made to be much more waterproof? My assumption being that a watch of this caliber would be made to be virtually impenetrable given its level of technicality and attention to detail along with the companys constant pursuit of perfection coupled with its focus on being the very best. I guess in my ignorance i just dont understand the difficulties and fine nuances one encounters in making a watch waterproof however its my belief that a watch of this incredible mechanical and technical magnitude should also be "incredible" in its water resistance. I mean, with it having the "best of this" and the " best of that" ( for lack of better words) id imagine a similar level of attention would or should be given to the watchs water resistance. If anybody can give me a satisfactory explanation that cant be easily refuted it would be greatly appreciated. And by," cant be easily refuted" ill give an example such as," its difficult to do because they can only tighten it just so much" to which id say, then why not add a rubber O-ring. Basically id love an explanation that satisfies the technical question of waterproofing a watch. If anybody is privy to the solution to my question id love and welcome your reply. Thanks.
Thadwick wicksmith What I can offer you is to put you in contact with Matthieu. Can you send an email to alexander[ad]watchadvisor.com including a phone number? I’ll call you back (best would be by VOIP) first and then I will forward your request to Matthieu. What do you think?
Very comprehensive video, Alexander. Taking us behind the scenes of creating this "marvel" as you said. As always I cannot thank you enough for the amazing content.
Morteza Alavizadeh I must THANK you to be such a loyal follower and THANK you for your kind words! Next week I am @Zenith and we will produce some videos dealing with 50 years of El Primero ...
Alan H “Holy trinity watches” ... This will please the guys @ Jaeger-LeCoultre. I know they read here... 😉 Thank you for sharing these emotions with us!
This is most beautiful timepiece I have ever seen. It is uplifting too; to know that the true watchmaker & mistress are still contributing to the practical & asthetic of the world.
My first Jaeger Le coultrer is one that belonged to my father. A simple, elagant design. Self wind caliber, in a rose gold case. 60 years' old. My most recent an "autometer ". Lovely complications.
I will never afford to own this marvel but, like all lovers of the great timepieces; it warms my heart to know they exist. Thank you for the wonderful video & explanation.
Eden Fairbanks Real watchmaking is always about making us aficionados and collectors dream... Only a few manufacturers can do this... Jaeger-LeCoultre is among them...
JLC is so underrated. Spectacular timepieces
cps7553 Underrated! Yes, I agree! See it that way: you stay under the radar wearing such a timepiece... 😉
Its better they are. They will never get ruined by rappers
This watch is so painstakingly beautiful, such an incredibly insane masterpiece, I literally shed a tear of joy and amazement during this explanation! All the various features on their own would have already made the watch incredible, but to have built a watch with a flying gyrotourbillon, perpetual calendar and not just a minute repeater, but a Westminster repeater, all with these extra incredibly complicated additional small improvements like setting back the date, skipping the minute repeater, skipping the date over the gyrotourbillon etc. etc. and that all in a form which comfortably would fit on the wrist. I am truly perplexed. Chapeau JLC, chapeau indeed.
Love your comment! Sounds like your personal ode of joy for this ticking piece of art... Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful display of human ingenuity and accomplishments. The skills needed to produce this marvel in a size small enough to display on your wrist is extraordinary. I am learning about these watches as I am new to them and your videos are very helpful. I'll never be able to afford this but I love watching and learning about them from your videos. Thank you for what you do.
You are very, very welcome!
Seiko : 11 jewels
Rolex : 21 jewels
JLC : 126 jewels
This is mind blowing, absolutely fantastic hand craftsmanship and one of a kind. I have seen many complicated watches during the years, but this watch stands out in the design and extremely beautiful clockwork visible from the see-through case back. I take off my hat and bow for you gentlemen, stunning work
Greatest complication ever made in my opinion.
And it looks amazing.
Thank you very much Alexander for showing this extraordinary masterpiece.
In fact this is one of the most fascinating watches I have seen and talked about so far ... It shows that Swiss watchmaking can still surprise us with stunning new timepieces. As long there is such creativity I do not doubt a second that mechanical watches have a great future... By the way: Did you also see the comment and technical details I posted?
@@WatchAdvisor I knew the details before.
Since sihh.
But to see and hear it in such detail , it is just another level.
Thank you again for this Incredible content Mr " head of content"
Have a nice weekend
stardust4711 This was the purpose! I wanted really to into it and show you guys the watch as I did... I am happy you liked it!
@@WatchAdvisor Thank you for all the effort. Maybe this is the closest many of us... most of us will ever come to this watch
Farhan I am not sure if even I will see the Gyro 5 in the next future again very soon ... Thank you for watching and thank you for the comment
Unbelievable how much complexity they can pack into such a small case, truly marvelous
I literally can see that you wear a smile now... Isn't this wonderful what watchmaking can do to us? Therefore let us all hope that COVID-19 nightmare is over soon and no one was seriously hit...
@@WatchAdvisorBefore COVID-19, I was saving for an Oyster Perpetual. It does not play on the same ground than the Jaeger Le Coultre but it still remains beauty. So, let's hope COVID-19 won't affect us too much and that we will be able to act the way we were doing before this event (even if I raise doubts). May everything go well for you.
@@davalex7100 There is not much we can do about... COVID-19 will make its way... For the moment social distancing and staying home will definitely slow down the spreading... So I follow the new rules!
Breathtaking watch.
No words can describe this Jaeger-LeCoultre correctly. One maybe: Art!
It is the most incredible wearable watch piece I've ever seen... "Chapeu" to JLC and thanks for the review...
Thank you for the quick feedback Roberto. Believe me I really enjoyed these moments in the Valley de Joux. Did you also see the comment and technical details I posted?
yes I did, Thanks..
I don’t think you see it
This watch was "my pick" of SIHH 2019, and easily made it to my top 10.
It deserves to be in the top 10! Absolutely!
My grail watch! Beautiful in every way, from the stunning blue enameled guilloche dial to its sheer wearability! Despite all the included complications. The greatest watch manufactured to date!
Thanks for sharing! IMHO unparalleled watchmaking... 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
that gyrotourbillon is insane, most awe inspiring complication in any watch for sure
That's big cinema on the wrist!
This is definitely a masterpiece to admire till the end of time!
Most beautiful watch ive ever laid eyes on. Watched this three times!
Wow! Three times! 🙏
Richard Mille "PLEASE TAKE NOTE" this is what a work of art looks like. Incredible piece .
Gordon Cherry Richard Mille watches are unique in their way but you can’t compare them to a Jaeger-LeCoultre like this...
JLC has achieved a glimpse of heaven and brought it down to earth in the form of a timepiece.
It’s almost too good for mere mortals.
Amen! I love your comment!
This is literally my dream watch.know ill never be able to own one unless I somehow hit the lottery for hundred million or so but still my all time dream watch to own.everything about this watch is simply gorgeous and that movement just looks absolutely phenomenal.
Thank you so much Alexander for giving us an in depth look at this fantastic and absolutely gorgeous and amazing watch. I love Jaeger LeCoultre and this watch is their crowning achievement IMHO. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks again.
The craftsmanship of highest order!! No stones, diamonds just pure watchmaking!!!
Yashwant Chougale In fact that’s the way it should be ...
My favorite watch from JLC. You gotta respect them for this piece alone!
Jaeger-LeCoultre deserves lots of respect and some EXTRA for this piece of art!
One of THE Greatest accomplishments overall in Modern Watchmaking, and can only be matched by the Very Best from Patek, Bovet, Breguet, VC, AP, Roger Dubuis and Graff....a Complete Masterpiece
Thank You so much Mr Linz for also giving us this tour of the Beautiful JLC Factory in Switzerland, another superlative Video...WOW!
You are very welcome! 👍 I am happy to read this...
@@WatchAdvisor 🙂👏👍
This watch is endgame! Unbelievable!
Thanks for sharing our passion!
this watch is just awe......watch finder and co describes JaegerLeCoultre as the watch maker of watches because the movements are found in many a swiss watch companies......great watches these are ...and great review of this......
Raj Varghese Jaeger-LeCoultre offers unparalleled watchmaking and state of the art calibres... The manufacturer is totally underrated compared to some others that are hyped like crazy ...
@@WatchAdvisor true that.....this company and style of their watches are totally underrated......in other countries marketing also is a key factor which should be addressed.....
An absolutely gorgeous timepiece! True work of art!
FloppyHares I wrote that many times before: unparalleled watchmaking!
The most beautiful piece of art I’ve ever seen
It is in fact one of the most fascinating watches ever manufactured…
This thing is incredible. JLC is a benchmark for the whole industry. Really incredible.
Andrea Iacolina Did you read my comment and the technical data of the watch? The adventure of these Gyro watches already started some years ago...
So much beauty in a little machine. Every person involved in its development should be proud.; to make some work of art that will be cherished by others, desired by others, for generations to come is quite a feat. Bravo.
Paul Knittle 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I'm salute the person who spent time and engineered on how to make this watch with such effort but not the person who buy this watch.😍
Someone who will spend so much money for it will not just buy it but very much appreciate this ticking marvel
This watch is a beauty. It reminds us that true beauty is functional, not superfluous. Loved this video.
Farhan The Gyro 5 combines watchmaking technology at highest level with a functional design. Nothing has been added that would not make sense. Some other brands probably would have done so and bey doing so completely spoiled such a ticking marvel ...
WatchAdvisor True
Ultimate men's wrist accessory. Love it.
Ultimate and pretty expensive...
Thats minute repeater function is just beautiful, that itself is a fantastic complication
Glad to hear they have planned ahead and you can change the first two digits of the year! It should be fine now until AD4500.... I hope the inside is filled with Argon! Now, I have to work out 'How can I afford this watch? Or maybe a Gyro 10...'
This thing is just blowing me away I can't not fathom how much development as went into this
A couple of years + the collected unparalleled knowledge of some generations of watchmakers and engineers working for Jaeger-LeCoultre...
So captivating. You have to respect the hard work that went in to create soemthing like this. Thank you for sharing.
This is unparalleled watchmaking and deserves our respect. Thanks for sharing!
What a thing of pure beauty and the highest in horology excellence!
Well said, I couldn't agree more!
This is possibly the most amazing piece of engineering I have ever seen. Ultimate grail watch??
A unique end extraordinary watch for sure!! Traditional watchmaking at its best!
I’m in awe 😍 incredible workmanship by the watchmaker of watchmakers
Yes, incredible, unparalleled workmanship by the watchmaker of watchmakers!
Alexander welcome back, and WOW did you come back with an incredible watch. It is now my top watch. Tell your camera man he did an incredible job of showing this watch. While you were talking I was mesmerized by the Gyrotourbillion. At one point I yelled over to my Alexa unit and asked it to give me a comparison of it weight and as best as I am with metric measurement it weights the same as two grains of rice. The watch simply is flawless. If I owned it I would never take it off except to shower, why take a chance:))))). I will probably watch the video a few more times, I didn't process all the information. The darn Gyrotourbillion so captured my attention I missed a lot of the Blah Blah Blah LOL. Your best watch vid yet that I have seen. I have three watches on my list for purchase this year. I'll probably only be able to swing one. One is a JLC. You just made up my mind. Mine will be around 10,000 US.
:) so Alexa estimated 0.4 grams as 2 grains of rice. Thanks
@@kevintoth5365 it's as close as my little head can calculate when numbers get that small in grams😊
Robert, first of all thank you for the feedback! I will pass over the compliment to Jorge, one of my two cameramen. We tried our best to capture what was possible with a camera ... I am glad to read here that many of you guys around the world like what we did and do. Two grains of rice!?!? Imagine! And the Gyro cage is made out of 96 parts. Now try to imagine how light some of them are ... Crazy! I don't want to assemble such tiny pieces... What really touches me is that you are going to invest in a new wristwatch and I was able to help you to make up your mind. If you need further assistance to find/buy your JLC please check out www.watchadvisor.com , our website. There even concierge-service is an option... So if you want/need more advice please let me know... To buy and collect wristwatches is simply big, big fun. Once you have your new little ticking baby it will be part of your life and memorize a lot of moments for you. Every time later you look at your watch it will remind you of the many good and happy hours (= time ) it showed you before ...
What really gave me prospective happened last night. I picked up my Breitling Transocean 1915 and realized it was so very close in case size it the JLC. To look at it and realize the gyrotrillion was the size of one of the registers. Then to think of all the other things going on in the case.
What a masterpiece. Love it.Will try put on one tonight in my dream
Good idea ... makes you for sure think of something else ...
After so many years of admiring spectacular time pieces as there are so many, I have just found my dream watch. Kinda like when I laid eyes on a Zonda
LFC VLOGS You have found unparalleled watchmaking... 😉
The only ultra luxury watch i will ever buy
Kinda like I laid my eyes on a 720s
Absolutely stunning! Bought my first JLC watch a few days ago. JLC makes fantastic watches. My next JLC will be the Reverso, unless I win the lotery and I can buy this piece of art. ;-)
Which JLC did you buy?
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
@@WatchAdvisor Thank you. I bought a JLC Master Compressor Chronograph designed by Magali Metrailler. The best version imho.
Precision engineering at its best ! Amazing timepiece
Keith Greatbatch Let’s name it: Unparalleled watchmaking!
You know sometime ill see a watch and go wow this is worth more than my car, less often ill say its worth more than my home, this watch is worth more than my lifetime accumulated wealth. Its so beautiful i can't imagine having a watch like this wow the craftsmanship is incredible.
This is real art! Rare and beautiful! Art that ticks and shows the time... The price, the money only is secondary...
My JLC is worth two and a half times what I paid for my Mercedes-Benz....
Stunning Watch , Amazing Engineering,Definitely a Classic.
Thanks for your review of this incredible watch. Surely one of the most remarkable timepieces ever built. I watched several videos of this watch so that I could hear the chimes. None I watched had them until yours. Thanks again. I have subscribed to your channel.
Amazin how they squeezed all of that in there.. 💪
slikdarelic 1050 components! That’s a word!!!
Speachless...
I was speechless too ... 😉
This is why J.C. has always been the watchmakers watchmaker.
Robert Browne Yesssss! They in fact have some of the most talented watchmakers of the industry
Wow wow wow!! It’s just amazing, my dream watch. This could command any price and it would be worth it imo.
Love your passion! Thanks for sharing! I expect some wealthy collectors that where not able to get one to say the same…
1 million is too low of a price for this masterpiece. A gyrotourbillon and a minute repeater in this JLC! Watchmaking at it's absolute finest!
Congratulations to Jaeger-LeCoultre!!
Certainly not. Materials, manufacture and assembly costs less than $5,000. A 100% mark up to compensate for R&D is more than fair, for a retail price of $10,000. The rest a combination of market manipulation and wealth disparity.
I wouldn't be so sure...
Jacob & Co. currently have a watch in their inventory with 2 gyrotourbillon and a minute repeater... For that watch they're asking around half a million dollars, which is half of what Jaeger LeCoultre is asking...
I understand that there's a huge history behind Jaeger LeCoultre but does that history justify twice the price for half the watch (figuratively)...?
@@DebEternity iirc said watches (jacobnco),while certainly they can make grand complication watches, their diameter and thickness only fit if you have GIANT hands,mostly 49-50mm+ diameter with 22mm+ thickness,might as well give your phone a strap and wear it like a watch.
@@goprojoe7449 not to mention research,marketing,development,upkeep,aftermarket warranty,etc,you dont know how to run a business, now scram you go, theres floor need to get mopped..
@@ludmillamantovanni9073 FYI: R&D stands for research and development (as stated @ 100% markup). You don't factor in "marketing" on super luxury low production items - significant expenditure would be silly. Warranties are extra, not retail. Upkeep? lol ok, not retail. I'd say I mopped the floor with you, but you're clearly a dumb kid.
I purchased a Reverso classic Medium Thin watch yesterday in India. Fantastic watch and history. Love it.
Congratulations! Bravo! Which model exactly is it? May your Jaeger-LeCoultre always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks a lot. Much needed wish at this time. Model is 3515545
Nice to see watch lovers from Bharat! Congrats on your purchase! Wish you the very best!
Hi,
If you don't mind me asking from which store you bought it from here in India?
And how much discount did you get?
Love this JLC watch I'll add this master piece to my bucket list. 🧡⌚👌
I can fully understand your passion! It might be sold out though...
A piece that I always admired, a true time piece.
That's the kind of watchmaking we all want to see more of...
If I had that on my wrist i would just keep staring the tourbillon all day.
I’d do the same and on top listen to the minute repeater ... 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
Une montre incroyable ! Concrètement magnifique tout comme la vidéo
Wow! Absolutely incredible.
Yes! There is only one watch in the moment deserving the expression absolutely incredible ...
The MOST BEAUTIFUL WATCH in the world. No doubt.
Peter Jarunek Wow! What a compliment! I think the guys from JLC will be happy to read this...
Nothing else like this on planet earth. Thanks Alexander for another great video.
I play around with wooden grandfather clocks, (as in the whole thing is made out of wood) and I am so tempted to give this a try. Granted.....I am no watch maker by any means, but an enlarged mechanism like this instead of a pendulum would be amazing. I just might give it a whirl. Won't be any complications other than the chimes, and the calendar, but it would definitely be fun, and talk about a show stopper........thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge. = )
Edit; maybe have it trip a music box instead of chimes. = )
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Speechless...
Thanks Alexander.
I love timepieces. Master craftmanship here.
I wrote that before... unparalleled watchmaking... 😉
I just have to respect this engineering
Beautiful. Everything I have imagined in a dream watch and more.
Comes close to perfection - true!
4:35 Just a little comparison that occurred to me: 0.4 grams is about half the weight of a dollar bill. 94 small metal parts, assembled screws and all... That's spectacularly lightweight.
Thanks for sharing!
I saw one in real life in the exhibition held in South Korea by JLC. It was stunning, seriously.
Yes, stunning! This is ticking art ...
This watch completely cancels out my financial future in all 4 dimensions
Welcome to the club! 😜
This watch is ridiculously amazing.
😉
It would be a MIRACLE.
Beautiful design and I just love the kinetic sculpture at work.
I LOVE❤THIS WATCH
I love ❤️ your comment!
Outstanding gyrotourbillon technology and know how of Jeager-LeCoultre. Congratulations and many thanks for all your numerous contribution to the high end watch technology.
It is unparalleled watchmaking! JLC would in fact deserve much more respect for its wonderful watches...
i am booking this for next life...
Wow, this is simply astonishing engineering 😮😀
Astonishing, unparalleled engineering in fact !!!
JLC make fantastic watches! Interesting video
What else can I say the piece speaks for itself. 👏🏼
Try! Would like to read your thoughts ...
This is God level creation. Unbelievable!
Somehow - yes! It is some of the very best, pure Swiss watchmaking ...
Maybe god level with a small "G"
Try making a working watch made of tiny molecules. The watch needs the ability to produce new watches, repair itself, and self-destruct upon detecting certain problems.
I’m speechless. It would have been nice to see the jumping date hand, but still an amazing video about an amazing watch.
Thanks a lot, Alexander.
We only realized afterwards that we forgot to film this particular jump. These things unfortunately happen, I am sorry! In fact would have been nice, since the date-hand literally flies over the Gyro-cage ...
Like a masterfull piece of art , it will increase in value ! Is there any other watchmaker capable of such a complex and beautifull piece : I personnally cannot think of any !!!
I don't know, PP?
Only very few can create and execute a watch at such a level... JLC is in fact the master of the complex Gyro-Tourbillon... I don’t see anyone being capable to do what JLC did over the years. This is already the Gyro 5!
Just let the guy talk!
-You are in charge of?
-Product marketing and...
-PRODUCT! PRODUCT!
My dream watch! Absolutely amazing.... I was waiting for him to accidentally drop it. 😱
Waiting for mine to be delivered. 😉
WatchAdvisor I hope someday we will both be able to have enough cash to buy them.
Mind.Blown ! over 1k parts in this watch?! Gyro weighs .04 grams?!
Thanks for sharing our passion!
0.4 g
Ive just shown 2 of my friends this absolutely beautiful and astonishing watch. It seems to capture all of a persons attention when viewing, so much so that i find it difficult and disappointing when i look away. I am a machinist by trade so i appreciate mechanical asthetics and function. Ive wondered for many years how these watches were made and put together. The deburring alone must be a nightmare and i would imagine a magnet would be a watchmakers worst enemy. Finally, ive gotta ask, why couldnt this watch and similar others be made to be much more waterproof? My assumption being that a watch of this caliber would be made to be virtually impenetrable given its level of technicality and attention to detail along with the companys constant pursuit of perfection coupled with its focus on being the very best. I guess in my ignorance i just dont understand the difficulties and fine nuances one encounters in making a watch waterproof however its my belief that a watch of this incredible mechanical and technical magnitude should also be "incredible" in its water resistance. I mean, with it having the "best of this" and the " best of that" ( for lack of better words) id imagine a similar level of attention would or should be given to the watchs water resistance. If anybody can give me a satisfactory explanation that cant be easily refuted it would be greatly appreciated. And by," cant be easily refuted" ill give an example such as," its difficult to do because they can only tighten it just so much" to which id say, then why not add a rubber O-ring. Basically id love an explanation that satisfies the technical question of waterproofing a watch. If anybody is privy to the solution to my question id love and welcome your reply. Thanks.
Thadwick wicksmith What I can offer you is to put you in contact with Matthieu. Can you send an email to alexander[ad]watchadvisor.com including a phone number? I’ll call you back (best would be by VOIP) first and then I will forward your request to Matthieu. What do you think?
Worth every penny 👍🇬🇧
Peter Stone I couldn’t agree more since this unparalleled watchmaking...
It is not just complicated, it is beautiful. Would be happy just to see it and hold it in my hands and play with the chimes. My grail watch.
philip yang In fact this Gyro 5 is BIG cinema for the wrist!
Incredible.
Yes! What do you like most?
Simplesmente....maravilhoso...uma verdadeira obra de arte....MAGNÍFICO...
È vero! Grazie 🙏🏻
Spectacular!
Actually the most stunning timepiece one can buy... everything is a superlative, including the price ...
Magnificent piece. Great video.
Leo J Very true about the watch and thank you very much for your positive feedback.
Beautiful piece of work
So true! Art, ticking art...
Mind blowingly beautiful, I sat and watched this absolute awe. thank you so much. That's 1 million euro's well spent.
ukfirebird I would buy the watch immediately if I could afford it. It’s big cinema for the wrist!
glorious masterpiece of all time!
- figero That’s a compliment for the guys @ JLC behind! Thank you!
I wanted to sell my house, take some loans but my wife said no. #lifesucks
Hahahahaha 😂🤣😂🤣😂👻
Artur Garncarz Why be sensible when you can be preposterous and ridiculous! Get that watch baby
Very comprehensive video, Alexander. Taking us behind the scenes of creating this "marvel" as you said. As always I cannot thank you enough for the amazing content.
Morteza Alavizadeh I must THANK you to be such a loyal follower and THANK you for your kind words! Next week I am @Zenith and we will produce some videos dealing with 50 years of El Primero ...
I would love this movement in an reverso case.Mainly, the slim and ultra thin reverso case tho.
We would need David Copperfield to integrate in these pretty small cases... But I have to admit not a bad idea at all 😉
Perhaps one day JLC would be able to do this
Insane watch
Stunning! This is genius and what humanity can really achieve when focused! JLC is the watchmaker of the watchmakers... sorry the rest
“This is genius and what humanity can really achieve when focused!” I love that comment! Thanks for sharing!!!
A true masterpiece.
True! It is hard to believe that such a watch exists before seeing this video ...
This is the reason I was born with a spare kidney
James Hogge 😁👍
You're gonna need another couple dozen spare kidneys my man
JP Yessss! 😆
And an extra arm / leg
JLC holy trinity watches... love it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Alan H “Holy trinity watches” ... This will please the guys @ Jaeger-LeCoultre. I know they read here... 😉 Thank you for sharing these emotions with us!