The Cheapest Ever SWISS Tourbillon is Unbelievable

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • Ever thought to yourself, “If I were to start a watch brand, I’d make the best watch for a really good price and it would have tourbillons and everything.” Yeah, me too. How’s yours coming along? I gave up on my idea after a quarter-minute and played Dark Souls instead. Not Horage, though. They were just about crazy enough to go through with it.
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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder  Рік тому +3

    We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

  • @ErikS-
    @ErikS- 2 роки тому +1229

    For the ones that want to quickly know what "cheap" stands for:
    9:33 "costs just a hair over 8,000 usd"

    • @alejandroalartiz9451
      @alejandroalartiz9451 2 роки тому +35

      Thanks.

    • @srfhdx5584
      @srfhdx5584 2 роки тому +63

      For a skeleton tourbillon, an AP with a simmilar movement will set you back 130 retail and then 200-400 resale, or a Jacob will set you back 400

    • @adityapattnaik1405
      @adityapattnaik1405 2 роки тому +99

      8k ain't cheap, but given it's a tourbillion, it definitely is.

    • @user-ci3gk8um8l
      @user-ci3gk8um8l 2 роки тому +28

      @@adityapattnaik1405 A lot tourbillions are priced at 100k+. Considering a lot of swiss made luxury watches are investments since they generally hold their value (not counting inflation) the price of a watch can some times be irrelevant if you have enough disposable income. 8.000 CHF isn't a bad price for a watch enthusiast wanting to own one of the most coveted types of complications in the industry.

    • @ShredderBenjamin
      @ShredderBenjamin 2 роки тому +15

      Yup, don't care if it's a Tourbillon or a Tourantula... If this is supposed to be a humbling story it's far from it at over 1/3 my annual salary!

  • @jjlink300
    @jjlink300 2 роки тому +354

    “I gave up after twenty minutes and played dark souls instead” a man of impeccable taste as always

  • @humanitech
    @humanitech 2 роки тому +334

    This is one of the most beautiful forms of creative insanity in mechanical watch making .. I've seen in a very long time. Wish them great success and will start the saving process.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +55

      Thank you very much. Its been an amazing, but incredibly challenging journey. Come by and visit us sometime. The door is always open. Thank you.

    • @finnandrei5745
      @finnandrei5745 2 роки тому +5

      @@HORAGE you are way better than other microbrands sprouting out like mushrooms and your craftsmanship is a testament that you are making luxury with wits. :)

    • @tomchung3880
      @tomchung3880 2 роки тому

      So what! It’s not a Rolex.

    • @tomchung3880
      @tomchung3880 2 роки тому

      It’s still not a Rolex!

    • @finnandrei5745
      @finnandrei5745 2 роки тому +1

      @@tomchung3880 lick your Rolex then 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sfincione2000
    @sfincione2000 Рік тому +16

    I've been obsessed with the Tourbillon for a long time now. It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in a watch. It's good to see that even today, over 200 years after its invention, it's still captivating the attention of people.

  • @stephenleonchase6929
    @stephenleonchase6929 2 роки тому +85

    To be honest though it is quite a pretty watch as well. Plus good on them for steping out and making their own watch.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +16

      Thank you for checking it out 👍

  • @matzmx
    @matzmx 2 роки тому +215

    This was a beautiful video. Anyone else agree that just watching a video of macro shots of wheels, cogs and pallet forks is mesmerising?

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +27

      Even we are drooling. Incredible video work by Watchfinder.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      @Eric Erickson Many thanks. You will have to visit us sometime in Switzerland.

    • @davidkaplan5517
      @davidkaplan5517 2 роки тому +1

      it highlighted the poor utilitarian finishing.

    • @MarkFenimore
      @MarkFenimore 2 роки тому +3

      @@davidkaplan5517 Nothing is perfect but looks pretty dang good to me considering at this price there's NOBODY finishing that many bevels by hand. The lattice pattern means a ton of facets and they really do look even and well polished to me. Bravo, @HORAGE I am impressed. I donated to your cause and am still hoping to win the $1 watch!

    • @dieterspecht36
      @dieterspecht36 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Beautifil I am already checking the website! Gorgeous watch by the way congratulations guys!

  • @KMartineauMuisc
    @KMartineauMuisc 2 роки тому +45

    Mr. Talking hands person, this channel and everything you do, is absolutely amazing. Thank you. I dont speak for all watch lovers but I will anyway... thank you for bringing such cool things to us!

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +2

      Very well said. They do incredible work and we feel honoured to have been featured on their channel.

    • @TheSnookerGym
      @TheSnookerGym 2 роки тому +1

      His name is Andrew Morgan - wonderful

  • @jomiongoo
    @jomiongoo 2 роки тому +13

    Personally you make the best reviews about horology on youtube. A true watch collector or enthusiast admires and recognizes art when its seen. These days people with money just collect for popularity and show off. Keep up the good works bro.

  • @jimmurphy6095
    @jimmurphy6095 2 роки тому +91

    I love the "Industrial Skeletonization" look to it. Beautiful watch.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +6

      Thank you Jim!

    • @grantflippin7808
      @grantflippin7808 2 роки тому

      Would that be "brutalism"?
      Or am I wrong?

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      @@grantflippin7808 recently I watched some very interesting documentary about brutalist architecture in Berlin. I knew some of the buildings from my school trips to Berlin. At that time I did not understand much and thought it is ugly. Today some 25 years later I start to understand a lot more about that architectural direction. Probably we are still far away yet from this style 😉

    • @anonymousstout4759
      @anonymousstout4759 2 роки тому

      Brutalism has lot of asymmetric I think this is could still considered as industrial style

  • @manoflego123
    @manoflego123 2 роки тому +29

    This watch is phenomenal looking. I absolutely love the grid design for the skeletonized movement.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +5

      Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

  • @almostnoodles
    @almostnoodles 2 роки тому +147

    You’re not the only one who dropped something to play Dark Souls instead!

    • @UlverKM
      @UlverKM 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah. I’ve “dropped” my controller several times.

    • @SVTBansheeman
      @SVTBansheeman 2 роки тому +1

      I raged quit and got a refund on steam. Back to pubg I went🤷‍♂️

    • @UlverKM
      @UlverKM 2 роки тому +1

      @@SVTBansheeman completely understandable, my friend. I never had to patience or friends for the BR genre.

    • @larsschwurack963
      @larsschwurack963 2 роки тому

      It's probably more frustrating than starting a watch brand 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @anonymousstout4759
      @anonymousstout4759 2 роки тому

      Git gud scrubs

  • @klaassiersma4892
    @klaassiersma4892 2 роки тому +28

    8 grand, man that's a steel for a Swiss made tourbillon.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +11

      Thank you very much!

  • @krishorst4734
    @krishorst4734 2 роки тому +307

    You see the fact that a husband and wife duo can produce this watch and put it on the market for 8k.......you gota wonder what the mark-up on the big brands is! Scary stuff.

    • @xchazz86
      @xchazz86 2 роки тому +55

      Just wait til you order a replacement strap from the big brands.

    • @RexofCaledonia
      @RexofCaledonia 2 роки тому +56

      To be fair. It is my opinion that, the top 5 most desirable watches have little to do with their brands in regards to price, it is the market and buyers that are feeding this ridiculous mark-up carousel. And frankly, the carousel only affect those that can't afford the watches. The ultra wealthy are not particularly affect. In fact, it could be argued that this system keeps the circle tight and easier for them to enjoy the most revered watches.

    • @atsylor5549
      @atsylor5549 2 роки тому +6

      @@RexofCaledonia I agree with you to a certain extent. It’s true the brands don’t set the prices but they do have a lot more control of whether they go up and down than endometrial else. They set the production amount. And they keep the prices high by intentionally limiting the amount of watches they produce each year. The only reason you have to get on a waiting list for a Rolex that hasn’t had any major changes in years is because they want it that way. They could easily increase the production on their oldest most popular models. But they don’t won’t to saturate the market and bring their value down

    • @Neonregenesis
      @Neonregenesis 2 роки тому +5

      Marketing, executive lavish salaries, boutiques rent, etc

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      @@RexofCaledonia Yes indeed it does not affect the wealthiest. Luckily those people spend their money still on expensive stuff. Perhaps we should look at this phenomenon as something like redistribution of wealth without major government and tax involvement. 😉 For the ones who take enough time they will find a lot of very good watches out there. It is the group dynamics which is the problem, because it is more easy to follow what others believe is good and it is much harder to get down the rabbit hole and identify an unknown product or brand with much less reference as being perhaps equally as good in design and technicality. That's the art.

  • @finished6267
    @finished6267 2 роки тому +17

    This is IT! I've been mostly focused on vintage watches, as they are sometimes still somewhat affordable, and attainable, and there is value in vintage which is missing in modern watches; scarcity, and style. My goal has been to get a Rolex, either an Explorer or Oysterquartz, but for the money, THIS just makes more sense on so many levels. It's not "mass produced", the finishing is really world class, and the tourbillon takes it to a level unseen anywhere else in the market. Congrats!!!

  • @spencerlocke7443
    @spencerlocke7443 2 роки тому +17

    Holy shit!!! They’ve done it. The breath of fresh air this industry has been dying for. Modularity, customizable, beautiful, industrious, efficient and effective. This will not only sell its ass off but will likely propel Horage into the upper ionosphere of major watch manufacturers in the sales arena. We need this watch just as much and likely a lot more than we need A. Lange Söhne watches. Both fulfilling the two greatest consumer needs

    • @landonstirling4338
      @landonstirling4338 2 роки тому +1

      Your comment really touched us. Thank you very much for the kind words. Our door is open to you here in Switzerland.

    • @spencerlocke7443
      @spencerlocke7443 2 роки тому +3

      @@landonstirling4338 maybe one day, but for today it is all I can do to convince my three girls and boy on the way that we are not poor. Thankfully style is not simply dictated by money so my children win awards at school for being the best dressed and although I do get to take a second every few minutes to admire the complexity, beauty, and craftsmanship of an automatic watch, I’m a long way off from the fine skilled hands of Switzerland. Cheers

    • @landonstirling4338
      @landonstirling4338 2 роки тому

      @@spencerlocke7443 Wonderful to hear and very well said. Thank you.

    • @CDines
      @CDines 2 роки тому +1

      After years of thinking of buying a watch, I finally might get this. Really impressed!

    • @tomchung3880
      @tomchung3880 2 роки тому

      @@CDines l will definitely contemplate to get one especially since Rolex will not condescend to sell me their inferior products.

  • @chop661
    @chop661 2 роки тому +10

    Had no idea this existed before this video. Thank you Watchfinder for giving us a glimpse into this great story. Love the watch, striking and modern. The chamfered square grid dial design is very telling of its modern CAD heritage and I absolutely love that.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +2

      Its not easy to make something which is unlike something else without getting odd. I think we found a very good balance here and everybody is very happy. When you wear it on a daily basis this design never gets boring, but it is also not intrusive. Team did a very good job.

    • @chop661
      @chop661 2 роки тому

      @@andifelsl couldn't agree more!

  • @noice9709
    @noice9709 2 роки тому +14

    A truly inspirational story of modern horology! Wish the internal framework had more elegant curved shapes, all of those gears kind of look imprisoned. But for those who enjoy industrial design, this is definitely a great watch! As always, spectacular videography and wonderful journalism. Thank you for posting such amazing content.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      Amazing content. I know the watch since we make it, but can't stop looking at those shots and listening to the story by myself ;-)

    • @hoping67
      @hoping67 2 роки тому

      I hear you but I kinda like it's medieval gate type of look, everything nowadays is curved.... including myself ... 🍻 🍻 🍕🍕

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 2 роки тому +16

    This is why I subscribe. To learn about amazing feats like this! I'd feel like a Spaceview 2020 paired with this would provide you with a most interesting collection for the price of one Sea Dweller.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      Taking notes, we heard that inspiration already one time ;-)

  • @e3dave744
    @e3dave744 2 роки тому +24

    I’m not usually a fan of skeleton dials but I couldn’t stop looking at this one. Stunner👏👌

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and very happy you like the looks of Tourbillon 1

    • @shareurtube
      @shareurtube 2 роки тому +2

      Same here.

  • @teacherkiat
    @teacherkiat 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful watch, quality and simply masterful! And as usual, a brilliant review Watchfinder! 👍 🙏

  • @cyanah5979
    @cyanah5979 2 роки тому +3

    Jaw dropping story and timepiece. Thanks for the video :)

  • @garrisong
    @garrisong 2 роки тому +9

    That’s very impressive, I love seeing successes such as this. Further laments my belief that the mechanical wristwatch is the finest piece of machinery man has ever made.

  • @khalid969
    @khalid969 2 роки тому +57

    I'm glad to see the Swiss getting out of the "finishing business" and into the business of watch engineering.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +41

      We love to hear that. We are heavily invested in engineering first above all else. Thank you!

  • @ansonjim3486
    @ansonjim3486 2 роки тому +12

    As a happy owner of the Tourbillon 1, very happy to see it on your channel!

    • @morten170
      @morten170 2 роки тому +3

      Is it worth it? Are you happy that you bought it?

    • @ansonjim3486
      @ansonjim3486 2 роки тому +3

      @@morten170 Worth every penny if you ask me. Quality is top, remember they used to supply components to many Swiss brands. Price aside, the specification is still very impressive. The only question would be if you like the skeletonized design, and if you care about brand and resell value

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +3

      Anson, it's Landon here. Thank you for the support and for the kind words.

    • @morten170
      @morten170 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for answering. It is a beautiful watch and a differential as well. It Will be on my watch list. Pun intended 😂

  • @tiktakvlog2721
    @tiktakvlog2721 2 роки тому +3

    Thats why I love watching Watchfinder...Its a continous process of Learning.God bless WATCHFINDER.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      Indeed amazing content creation here👏

  • @millzyg
    @millzyg Рік тому +1

    Love your Content, thanks for the premium reviews. 👌❤️

  • @micahperkins9057
    @micahperkins9057 2 роки тому +1

    Great Channel mate keep it up!

  • @jamesmorgan4596
    @jamesmorgan4596 2 роки тому +10

    Can I just say the shot at 5:40 is absolutely stunning. It really shows off the piece and it's a clever little angle. Nice job!
    And yes, I'm subscribed.

    • @Sharakomusic
      @Sharakomusic 2 роки тому +1

      I watched this video for 5:39 and read your post and hit the 5:40 and I swear it was exactly right at 5:40. So strange.. crazy luck

  • @AhmadRaza-qo6vc
    @AhmadRaza-qo6vc 2 роки тому +38

    I own this. Never thought I'd see it here

    • @erimeasalem9171
      @erimeasalem9171 2 роки тому +6

      Lucky you

    • @rhodes1591
      @rhodes1591 2 роки тому +4

      … respect !

    • @RexofCaledonia
      @RexofCaledonia 2 роки тому +2

      Where you aware of the story behind the watch before purchase?

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +4

      It’s a Sunday and I am sitting here in our garden with some of our team members having delicious fish and pizza bread from Jamie Oliver’s pizza oven and we have a great time with this amazing review. 👌

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the support Ahmad. It's wonderful to see it on the channel here. Hope to see you in Switzerland one day.

  • @Happybaby8989
    @Happybaby8989 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve looked around and I can’t find one in the links or online. Does anyone have a site I can buy this beautiful watch from?

  • @panoscharos983
    @panoscharos983 2 роки тому +1

    Happy new year... regards from Athens Greece!

  • @hullabamoo
    @hullabamoo 2 роки тому +4

    Unbelievable 😍 your videos never disappoint. Thank you!

  • @zakrobertson8160
    @zakrobertson8160 2 роки тому +52

    The watch is absolutely astounding. The lore behind it alone has me drooling. Grail for SURE.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +7

      Wonderful to hear! Thank you 😊

    • @knightsrooks4156
      @knightsrooks4156 2 роки тому

      Mechanically Beautiful

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd 2 роки тому +2

    That was a beautiful video and the story was very interesting. Thank you!

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      We are very happy you enjoyed hearing our story. Thank you very much.

  • @jasont4847
    @jasont4847 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! I'd personally like to see more vintage on the channel, but either way I really love your videos - many thanks!

  • @paulhelmuth6012
    @paulhelmuth6012 2 роки тому +14

    Never heard of them before now. But WOW, what a story.
    And what a watch!

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Great to hear! Thank you.

  • @odysseusinspace9704
    @odysseusinspace9704 2 роки тому +11

    What a wonderful display of engineering. Complements to Horage on this achievement, and I’m looking forward to others following in their footsteps.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the kind words.

  • @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702
    @rodrigogutierrezreyes4702 2 роки тому +1

    This story and the watch are complete amazing! Thank you Mr. Talking Hands for showing us so many great, obscure watches

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      We are very happy you enjoyed our story.

  • @jackallread
    @jackallread Рік тому

    Thanks for great video that discusses the various details of making a high end watch!
    Is there a book that discusses this, by any chance?!?

  • @davek8386
    @davek8386 2 роки тому +5

    I wish this brand all the success, what a ballsy story with ridiculous hurdles to overcome at every step!
    But I just can't get past the name "Horage"

  • @tommoex
    @tommoex Рік тому +4

    Love the dark souls comparison at the start

  • @andifelsl
    @andifelsl 7 місяців тому +1

    Tourbillon 1 is now reloaded with a Microrotor movement. Next level and a nice project to follow.

  • @robertgift
    @robertgift 2 роки тому +2

    Does the Tourbillohave any advantage over a typicabalance wheel watch? Or just for appearance?
    Well done video! Thank you.

  • @river1duck
    @river1duck 2 роки тому +20

    Nice! A casual “Dark Souls” reference for us gaming nerds. 😀

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      If we would not consist of nerds we probably wouldn't have done that 😅

  • @Feynman981
    @Feynman981 2 роки тому +4

    Great Storytelling! Well done watchfinder!

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      They nailed it 👍

  • @marcesteves7428
    @marcesteves7428 2 роки тому

    Incredible video! Great job! 👍

  • @locutusdborg126
    @locutusdborg126 2 роки тому +2

    One huge advantage to major brands is that it is easy (ok, maybe not easy) to get your watch looked at and sent for repair, using OEM parts. If you own a Ming or this brand and you live in Iowa and you want it fixed, good luck, because they will have a very small factory and an even smaller section dedicated to repairs.
    AND, older brands like Patek, Rolex, Omega, etc. have made their movements sturdier over the years so they are far more reliable than in the past. Newer indies may not produce such robust watches out of the gate.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Both small and big brands have their advantages, however there are still small brands like us and a few others that are invested in going above and beyond to provide the level of service and reliability of the major brands you mention. The exception is not the rule, we wish it were however being the exception is incredibly challenging and the reason most simply would play Dark Souls as Watchfinder said in their video.
      As it pertains to most smaller brands and even to some medium to larger sized brands most outsource their product development and rely primarily on third party movement and agencies to bring their creation to light, this also goes with their service. In fact many do not even have the product enter their office or country where they are located, most are simply shipped factory direct. This is because the barrier to entry is extremely high and access to the minds and suppliers to help them achieve this are for the most part in Switzerland. A brand that is located elsewhere in the world reliant on an agency and movement supplier in Switzerland is much more at risk of underserving their customer base.
      Horage is in an interesting position in that we have our own engineering and watchmaking team and we have been engineering movements since 2008 with what we feel are some of the most talented minds with a deep understanding of industrial process management. Our location is in Biel/Bienne which is the same home of two of the brands you mention Rolex and Omega, they are both about 1 kilometre either side of us. Us like them rely on close partners within our town and surrounding area to bring our movements to life. In fact all parts aside from our silicon escapement that we engineer, but produce in Germany come from within a 35km radius of our town, even the big guys have to buy their silicon parts and try to snap up suppliers whenever possible.
      For 20 years now we have provided some of the biggest in the Swiss watch industry parts and project management to ensure their projects come to light. We have learned a lot about the pains of a big brand and also realized the disconnection most have from design to production and most importantly from brand to consumer.
      Sturdiness of movements is something you mention and this comes from time and industrialization processes like the brands have done which you mention. We too have been invested in industrializing manufacture processes to ensure quality product and service at all costs. Our engineers are watchmakers and that means the very person developing our movements is also de-risking them heavily over years of prototyping. Additionally when it comes to service those same persons are the ones servicing the watches which provides an even higher level of service than the big brands could offer. By being smaller we have many advantages as we can be far more agile and have a direct line between customer service and the very engineer that developed the movement. Customers are provided with a much more transparent inquiry, sales and service process then they would experience from the big groups.
      The world has changed a lot especially within the last year. Digital communication has helped expedite process for those that embrace them and bring their customers along for the ride. After all the customer is the only one that keeps a brands lights on, all others in a brands network rely on a brand to go above and beyond for their customer.
      We communicate very openly with our customer base and unlike many of the larger brands we have implemented live calls from our production and invite our customers in on calls to see just what might be going. If a watch requires service we have a few locations in the world now, however to ensure we provide the best we prefer that watches come to our facility in Biel, to do so we arrange courier pickup from the customers location and it ships directly to us, after service it is shipped via courier back. We have had very positive feedback on this and this is because our customer service is closing tied to production and watchmakers.
      There is a reason most are just discovering us now and that is because when most brands start budgets are allocated to marketing. We have had many ask us to spend more on marketing, but if we did that we would have to take resources from engineering, watchmaking, and ultimately de-risking of our production. Rather than do the hard stuff first the easiest, shortest and less costly road is to outsource and double down on marketing. This is completely ok, because after all watches are a hobby and the vast differences in this industry keep the fascination of our mechanical world alive, but at some point there should be a point smaller brands start thinking like a bigger brand and investing in their own infrastructure and IP to ensure they can provide long term support to their community. Most unfortunately over spend on marketing and continue to leave the innovation to 3rd parties.
      Our approach and why most are only discovering us more recently has been again due to our determination to focus on the hard stuff first. A deep understanding in industrial processes has helped us to ensure a stable movement supply, IP security and security in movement supply as an independent. By doing this we can come to market with a sound product, sound service and be able to stand on our own amongst the best of them.
      There was a lot to unpack there and you and anyone else is welcome to visit us in Biel or join in on any of our live calls from our facility to see just how we go about making watches.
      Thank you.

  • @draakisback
    @draakisback Рік тому +4

    I've preordered their supersede watch. Its 5k for a micro-rotor gmt with an integrated bracelet. No other company offers such a deal.

  • @LeGeekzPig
    @LeGeekzPig 2 роки тому +6

    I was really impressed by everything I heard, then my jaw dropped when he said the base material is 904L Steel! What a gorgeous time piece

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +2

      No corner cutting here 😉

  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 2 роки тому +1

    You did a marvelous job on this production. From your brilliant macro cinematography to the thoughtful and well recorded narration and everything in between, it is a privilege to enjoy your work. Thank you.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      They really did and it was quite a surprise to see just how well they relayed our story.

    • @richardsisk1770
      @richardsisk1770 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Congratulations for creating this brilliant and intriguing watch! I wish you continued success. Be well.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +2

      @@richardsisk1770 Thank you so much! If you are ever in Switzerland be sure to come by for a visit.

    • @richardsisk1770
      @richardsisk1770 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Thank you kindly. I certainly hope to visit sometime. Be well. All my best to you! I 😀

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      @@richardsisk1770 We look forward to it!

  • @mwallace2922
    @mwallace2922 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to do this. 🖖🏻🖖🏻👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🥃🥃

  • @sylinmino
    @sylinmino 2 роки тому +5

    Those specs on that tourbillon are INSANE. That's a beautiful story.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Wonderful to hear you discovered us here. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

    • @sylinmino
      @sylinmino 2 роки тому

      @@HORAGE if I'm being honest, I love what I'm seeing but I personally have a hard time buying any watch over 500USD if I can't try it on in person. But if y'all ever come to NYC, or I travel to one of your locations, I definitely will be checking out the collection first thing!

  • @jiriurbanek211
    @jiriurbanek211 2 роки тому +16

    The roughness of this watch is strangely nice and suits the watch quite well.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +2

      We like deep brushes… hard to make and just gives this brute look but still refined.

  • @chrisvan8782
    @chrisvan8782 2 роки тому +1

    Where do I get one?

  • @cjjohnson4231
    @cjjohnson4231 Рік тому +2

    Limited edition run? Just realized this is an older post, I was ready to buy. Looking forward to what’s next for Horage. Great video.

  • @omfgtroller
    @omfgtroller 2 роки тому +20

    the moral of the story is - give up on your dream and play dark souls

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      Prithee be careful 😉

  • @JohnDonovandeVries
    @JohnDonovandeVries 2 роки тому +3

    This is truly one beautiful watch, I wouldn't even wear it, it would just be on display in the house and I would look at it everyday. awesome video, really makes one appreciate the "time" that goes into a piece like this,

    • @cooliodiablo4571
      @cooliodiablo4571 2 роки тому

      For 8 grand you’d have to be mega damn rich to wear it and risk scratching any part of that s.o.b.

  • @alaydshah
    @alaydshah Рік тому +2

    Loved the dial... looks stunning ... congratulations for HORAGE...

  • @khanshaz
    @khanshaz 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent job 👍👍

  • @eugenehong9668
    @eugenehong9668 2 роки тому +5

    i do wish they dont inflate their prices, stay true to their initial philosophy and bless us with more of these creations

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      Top product for acceptable price is our guiding principle and typically this principle is very sticky with us ;-)

  • @NickyBiscuit
    @NickyBiscuit 2 роки тому +3

    Video games and watches… a man after my own heart. Keep it up chap

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      Thanks to my good friend Markus L. We are also into mountainbiking 😍

  • @kevinrules84
    @kevinrules84 2 роки тому

    I wonder if the Amsterdam based brand Fromanteel is any good?

  • @keltheb
    @keltheb 2 роки тому +1

    how did I stumble on to watch videos and can't stop watching them?

  • @jimking2206
    @jimking2206 2 роки тому +4

    If the Rolex waiting list were a video game, it would be Dark Souls.

  • @richardmendoza4333
    @richardmendoza4333 2 роки тому +3

    simply WOW! incredible engineering. great story. desirable time piece. Im really digging this video. this channel, the host, the content: you guys inspire me to GO FOR IT! keep up the great work 👍🏽

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Very happy to hear you enjoyed their take on the Horage story. We are here in Biel/Bienne. Come by and visit us!

    • @richardmendoza4333
      @richardmendoza4333 2 роки тому

      @@HORAGE when and if Im in your parts, I'll try it on for size and we can go from there.. thanks!

  • @Patriot-rising
    @Patriot-rising 2 роки тому +1

    What a truly incredible watch. Mechanical beauty. Well worth the wait I can tell you!

  • @wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160
    @wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 2 роки тому +6

    Fabulous story of grit & determination. What a price. Very keen.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Many thanks!

  • @rohandalwadi1162
    @rohandalwadi1162 2 роки тому +6

    $8k for this masterpiece is a steal! I would prefer this over a submariner.

    • @ant7699
      @ant7699 2 роки тому

      It is beautiful. I like the submariner though.. However this watch has a nice skeleton look.. That square hatch design is great. A second hand for me would be good...also an auto winding feature is missing.. You get the tourbillon though........ Hmmm tough decision.

  • @mattw1406
    @mattw1406 2 роки тому

    Great video. I’d like to see a video on the JLC Master Compressor range; they seem to offer great value on the used market.

  • @giovanniyorke7455
    @giovanniyorke7455 2 роки тому +1

    Everything you show on your channel, I can not afford but I'll give you a subscribe because of your video quality, clarity and excellent explanations

  • @jbbrabant
    @jbbrabant 2 роки тому +14

    You’re making me drool again. Fascinating stellar presentation!

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Watchfinder turned the drool factor to 11. Thank you.

  • @kukaki5845
    @kukaki5845 2 роки тому +3

    Ordered this ! Love it..changing up the collection to rare unknown watches like this rather than the rat race rolexes.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much for supporting us! We look forward to bringing more exciting pieces to life. Thanks again!

  • @alexanderg26
    @alexanderg26 2 роки тому +1

    Can you tell me which options this watch in the video has (ie case color and movement color?) Thanks for the reply.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Thanks for asking. The case is the brushed option and the movement is grey. Feel free to reach out any time.

    • @alexanderg26
      @alexanderg26 2 роки тому +2

      @@HORAGE thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

  • @MidEnginedFan
    @MidEnginedFan 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, hats off to Horage for sticking it out and slam-dunking it! What a great success story.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Many thanks for the kind words and suppport!

  • @styx4947
    @styx4947 2 роки тому +12

    They always find the best and unique nooks and crannies of horology

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      We are very happy they found us and shared our story with their community.

    • @styx4947
      @styx4947 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Thanks for the personal reply, you're not going to see that from Patek or AP anytime soon. That means something to me. I myself am trying to get to school and become a Watchmaker. After all humans invented Time, mastery of it is well worth dedicating ones life to

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      @@styx4947 You are very welcome. Great to hear you are pursuing watchmaking. Be sure to keep us up to date on your developments and feel free to come by should you be in Switzerland.

  • @68madison
    @68madison 2 роки тому +4

    Just found my first luxury watch! Thanks

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Great to hear. Let us know if you have any questions.

  • @tizombie
    @tizombie 2 роки тому +2

    Great piece, thank you.

  • @HorologyinSanity
    @HorologyinSanity 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @rodrigopch242
    @rodrigopch242 2 роки тому +36

    Is Horage considering doing more dress oriented watches-complications such as monopussoirs or enamel dials?
    It would be interesting to see this

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +46

      We are always evolving and have some interesting projects on the horizon 😉.

    • @RexofCaledonia
      @RexofCaledonia 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Congratulations on the realisation of this piece. This is truly a stunning and remarkable watch.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      @@RexofCaledonia Thank you for the kind words!

  • @thomasginsburg4792
    @thomasginsburg4792 2 роки тому +14

    John F Kennedy: “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
    Horage: Hold my beer.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +3

      I have some Tegernseer Beer 🍻 for you here. Always welcome to have one with all of us here in Biel

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +3

      We love this. The Felsl Andi isn't kidding about beer. Come and visit us for a cold one!

  • @mesteme
    @mesteme 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful watch. Just wondering, do all silicon escapement components eventually tend to appear as if chipped? 3:17
    I thought the point was to have greater strength and durability.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      In case you mean the tips of the anchor wheel having different color…, I would assume this comes from the oil. At another section you can see a little break out section. This should be the place where the wheel is held in the wafer and after breaking out it will form this shape. Silicon has very good tensile strength and is not so good on the compression stress side of things. This is why we had to come up with some special mounting solution to take out the compression strength from the part. We have broken a lot of parts in the past 12 years, but least of them were the ones made of silicon.

    • @mesteme
      @mesteme 2 роки тому

      @@andifelsl it may be oil but if you look at 3:18 full screen HD going frame by frame (on the keyboard . to go forward and , backward) it appears as if it were chipped paint/enamel on the escape wheel teeth where they meet the anchor, but maybe it's the lighting, I don't know. I am not in the least qualified to analyse something like this, but after so many macro shots of movements I was surprised by this one on this beautiful watch.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      @@mesteme hard to say to be honest. Since they are samples, perhaps some stuff might have been sneaked in. I am pretty sure we have very few chipping problems. We did a lot of REM analysis and have very good results with this material.

  • @mattys1467
    @mattys1467 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this story. Great and inspiring innovation and determination as well as a brand I have never heard of previously. Expertly explained. Beautiful watch ⌚ 👌

  • @fayssalk
    @fayssalk 2 роки тому +6

    Horage, this is such an inspiring story and great accomplishment! i think the habring `duo has competition as far as duos :-)

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Thank you it's great to hear our story resonated with you.

  • @gluon8760
    @gluon8760 2 роки тому +3

    I’m not surprised the Swiss made it in time and with the outstanding quality . That is Switzerland as it best

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      We really had our Swissness tested with this one. Thank you for the kind comment.

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      As one of the founders of Horag and being a German and I have to admit, that the Swiss are definitely the best at making mechanical watches.

  • @PatrickL.McConnell
    @PatrickL.McConnell 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent Video

  • @siajaan
    @siajaan 2 роки тому

    Where to buy?

  • @southfloridaarcheryguy114
    @southfloridaarcheryguy114 2 роки тому +3

    Now, why would you put a pointer on the tourbillon but neglect to put second hash marks on the dial?? Also, I didn’t see any jewels on the pallet in the escapement. They have to be there. Right??

    • @harcotelindert
      @harcotelindert 2 роки тому +2

      Guess they tested its not needed due to the silicone material used for the escapement and pallet fork

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому +1

      We need the pointer to pass COSC. Because COSC is measuring visually and we need to have an indication for that.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Andi replied already and as mentioned it is for chronometer certification. Thank you for asking.

  • @xtrvette4412
    @xtrvette4412 2 роки тому +4

    Somehow I want one so bad right now! This watch is a game changer! Just a suggestion, it would be nice to see a closed dial version and the Tourbillon as the star of the show. I think the open dial takes away from the It. But I still like it. Phenomenal work!

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      Let’s see what the future will bring 😉

  • @Marginal391
    @Marginal391 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful piece of art.
    Thank you :-).

  • @PaddyMcMe
    @PaddyMcMe 2 роки тому +2

    If I had $10k to put towards a watch it'd either be a White Birch, Blue Santos or this. The story alone is worth half the price. Whilst the other two are established pieces of beauty, refinement, history and innovation in it's own way, this Horage would feel unmistakable special, and from a collectors stand point, is the kind of watch that 20-30 years from now could be seen as a Proto work of a great house or movement.

  • @janelavie4115
    @janelavie4115 2 роки тому +4

    Incredible quality in finishing.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

    • @andifelsl
      @andifelsl 2 роки тому

      Some people with a trained eye see the quality of this deep brush finish.

  • @richfranks9161
    @richfranks9161 2 роки тому +3

    For only 8 grand that’s one very beautiful timepiece. 90% Swiss is outstanding.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @edgarm2036
    @edgarm2036 2 роки тому +1

    My god, what a watch, and how you narrate the story man really you are so talented

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      They really did an incredible job and thank you for the kind words on the watch.

  • @RUCROCK1
    @RUCROCK1 2 роки тому +1

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Congrats to the Horage team, awesome narration as usual.& a here's to a wonderful looking piece. 🙏🏾😌Be Safe;-).

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!!

    • @RUCROCK1
      @RUCROCK1 2 роки тому

      @@HORAGE 🙏🏾😌

  • @jackmehoff7430
    @jackmehoff7430 2 роки тому +10

    This is a big deal, this company is made up of Mavericks and they have achieved a huge feat with this timepiece. If you can support them with a purchase, do it. It’s a win win.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you!!

  • @biohayzer
    @biohayzer 2 роки тому +23

    I’d say the big players are spitting feathers now this has been created. Remember when they all lost their shit after Tag Heuer released a $15,000 tourbillion!😆

    • @cy4624
      @cy4624 2 роки тому

      Don't think the big players are worried at all. In this game, top players know brand/status is everything and clients want to pay alot for the image/status.
      Tag and 15k wouldn't even be considered by those looking at Breguet,ALS, AP, for the sheer fact it doesn't cost enough....look at the success of RM following this strategy..overpriced mediocre pos In reality but its owners are interested in flexing "cost" above all

    • @biohayzer
      @biohayzer 2 роки тому +1

      @@cy4624 The big players may not have been ‘worried’ about the Tag Heuer and may not be ‘worried’ now but they let their feelings be known and slammed Tag Heuer for producing and selling such a ‘cheap’ tourbillion watch saying that it could seriously affect the Swiss watch industry🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @JohnSmith-ib1ky
      @JohnSmith-ib1ky 2 роки тому

      As a member of the big players club, I would laugh and pity anyone who wears this.

    • @biohayzer
      @biohayzer 2 роки тому

      @@JohnSmith-ib1ky Why though? Just because you’re a watch snob that can afford a Richard Mille for hundreds of thousands of dollars it doesn’t mean that the ‘cheaper’ watches are garbage.

    • @JohnSmith-ib1ky
      @JohnSmith-ib1ky 2 роки тому +1

      @@biohayzer because for that money you can buy a decent watch that is not trying to be what its not.
      A good example is a true super car like a Ferrari and someone wasting money on a lookalike car thinking he can compete with Ferrari owners at a car show. Everyone can understand that when it comes to cars the same goes with watches.
      You cannot compete or compare your Chinese tourbillion or a budget Swiss tourbillion with works of art like Patek, JLC, Lange, FP Journe, Vacheron or AP. I like RM but disregarding the hype, even they cannot compete with the apex watches of those brands that I mentioned.

  • @sureshbhide1443
    @sureshbhide1443 2 роки тому

    Of what material is the escapement wheel made? Is it blue Steel or just painted blue?

  • @cakepanda
    @cakepanda 2 роки тому +1

    one of the only people I've heard on youtube who actually gets the subjunctive form correct!

  • @russianmgtowo8232
    @russianmgtowo8232 2 роки тому +10

    Well goddam! I pre ordered one.
    Amazing story, love that dial, amazing.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic, thank you so much!

    • @russianmgtowo8232
      @russianmgtowo8232 2 роки тому +1

      @@HORAGE Did not expect you to reply,
      Thank you guys for providing such a grear story and quality to the watch industry, it has always upset me that so many amazing brands are overlooked.
      Happy to support you guys,
      Cheers.

    • @HORAGE
      @HORAGE 2 роки тому

      @@russianmgtowo8232 Thank you so much. You are always welcome to visit us and feel free to reach out anytime. We live from our supporters and the door is always open to them. Thank you.