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diablojota · 19 June 2009, 02:47 AM

Holy cow, that's an expensive watch. Over at Luxist (http://www.luxist.com/2009/06/18/2-5...ca-grande-son/)

By Ariel Adams:
Another stunner from Jaeger LeCoultre. Maybe an understatement? Aside from the looks and the complications, this watch will cost a 'stunning' $2.5 million dollars. That's the price you pay for the "world's most complex watch." If you purchase the watch, Jaeger LeCoultre includes two of its other highly complex watches (the Gyrotourbillon and the Reverso a Tryptique watches) as part of a three watch set. What did you expect for $2.5 million? The entire collection of three watches arrives in a full safe which is ossibly the largest (and heaviest) watch presentation box to date. In total, 30 sets of the three watches will be available... (catch more of the story at the link posted above).

iwantagmt · 19 June 2009, 03:12 AM

the configuration of the display and hands is very FP Jounre-esque...very cool!

Defiancekofb · 19 June 2009, 04:31 AM

If you got it, flaunt it.

BigHat · 19 June 2009, 06:00 AM

How much for the ones in stainless steel??

Genius to me. A regulator in a small dial like on a Lange and then plenty of real estate for other interesting complications.

Goodwatch · 19 June 2009, 06:47 AM

I see this as a watch arms race. Kudos to JLC to embark on such a venture. It'll be a matter of time 'till the 'big guns' like Patek or IWC come up with an answer. This is great news for the haute horlogerie watch community.

Me? I'm not even able to tell the time from this watch. I'm just a peasant

Lol-x · 19 June 2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Me? I'm not even able to tell the time from this watch. I'm just a peasant

X2 on that score....

Wow

just when you thought you had seen it all.

Kind of makes the $250,000 JLC Master Compressor Extreme LAB

an absolute steal by comparison.

DAVIDSW · 19 June 2009, 12:41 PM

Well for the $2.5 Million you actually receive 3 watches

Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie
Reverso a Tryptique
Gyrotourbillion

30 sets..

Gyrotourbillion has a price of around $300K and Tryptique $450K

So the Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie prices out at around $1,750,000.00

Whn you look at the Vacheron Tour De I'lle which is around $2 mil in comparison the JLC is a better value for the most complicated watch in the world....

Although I don't think better value is a concern at that price point

I am sure the 30 sets will be sold out within days of release..

Best

diablojota · 19 June 2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVIDSW

Well for the $2.5 Million you actually receive 3 watches

Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie
Reverso a Tryptique
Gyrotourbillion

30 sets..

Gyrotourbillion has a price of around $300K and Tryptique $450K

So the Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie prices out at around $1,750,000.00

Whn you look at the Vacheron Tour De I'lle which is around $2 mil in comparison the JLC is a better value for the most complicated watch in the world....

Although I don't think better value is a concern at that price point

I am sure the 30 sets will be sold out within days of release..

Best

Well since you put it that way, let me go grab my checkbook!

DAVIDSW · 19 June 2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

Well since you put it that way, let me go grab my checkbook!

I don't think JLC take checks

mingsta · 20 June 2009, 10:01 AM

Amazing!

However after spending a good few minutes looking at it, I still can't tell what the time is on that thing!

cody p · 20 June 2009, 10:31 AM

2.5 million for 3 watches? sure, why not.

Gaijin · 20 June 2009, 11:05 AM

Yea...but what time is it on that watch?

diablojota · 20 June 2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Yea...but what time is it on that watch?

Okay this is what I think the watch is telling us the time and date are:
7:52 pm on January 7, which is a Tuesday according to the watch.

DAVIDSW · 20 June 2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

Okay this is what I think the watch is telling us the time and date are:
7:52 pm on January 7, which is a Tuesday according to the watch.

I believe it says

Tuesday January 20
Time is 7:52

diablojota · 20 June 2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVIDSW

I believe it says

Tuesday January 20
Time is 7:52

Yes, sorry, you're correct. That was just a mistake.

Thanks for the correction!

Gedanken · 20 June 2009, 11:57 AM

You're supposed to tell time with that thing?!

Skullring · 20 June 2009, 01:13 PM

Well maybe I would pay 2,470,000.00 Million but never 2,500,000.00. JLC is making pure art. Congrats to anyone who can foot the bill. If you have a 2.5 million watch I think time is officially irrelevant.

diablojota · 20 June 2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Well maybe I would pay 2,470,000.00 Million but never 2,500,000.00. JLC is making pure art. Congrats to anyone who can foot the bill. If you have a 2.5 million watch I think time is officially irrelevant.

Well I would expect at least a 20% discount from my AD.

topcat30093 · 20 June 2009, 06:00 PM

Cool watch.
Like it a lot.

Spartanfan · 22 June 2009, 10:16 AM

Wonder how big the book is that explains how to use this watch!

Watchdog · 25 June 2009, 02:09 PM

Impressive!

vh_bu98 · 25 June 2009, 02:44 PM

That is a beaut...I just need to find myself a sugar momma now.

19 June 2009, 02:47 AM	#1
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	$2.5 Million Dollar Jaeger LeCoultre Hybris Holy cow, that's an expensive watch. Over at Luxist (http://www.luxist.com/2009/06/18/2-5...ca-grande-son/) By Ariel Adams: Another stunner from Jaeger LeCoultre. Maybe an understatement? Aside from the looks and the complications, this watch will cost a 'stunning' $2.5 million dollars. That's the price you pay for the "world's most complex watch." If you purchase the watch, Jaeger LeCoultre includes two of its other highly complex watches (the Gyrotourbillon and the Reverso a Tryptique watches) as part of a three watch set. What did you expect for $2.5 million? The entire collection of three watches arrives in a full safe which is ossibly the largest (and heaviest) watch presentation box to date. In total, 30 sets of the three watches will be available... (catch more of the story at the link posted above). __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

19 June 2009, 06:47 AM	#5
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I see this as a watch arms race. Kudos to JLC to embark on such a venture. It'll be a matter of time 'till the 'big guns' like Patek or IWC come up with an answer. This is great news for the haute horlogerie watch community. Me? I'm not even able to tell the time from this watch. I'm just a peasant __________________ Member# 127

20 June 2009, 11:57 AM	#16
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	You're supposed to tell time with that thing?! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

20 June 2009, 01:13 PM	#17
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Well maybe I would pay 2,470,000.00 Million but never 2,500,000.00. JLC is making pure art. Congrats to anyone who can foot the bill. If you have a 2.5 million watch I think time is officially irrelevant. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

20 June 2009, 06:00 PM	#19
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Cool watch. Like it a lot. __________________

19 June 2009, 03:12 AM	#2
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	the configuration of the display and hands is very FP Jounre-esque...very cool!

19 June 2009, 04:31 AM	#3
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	If you got it, flaunt it.

19 June 2009, 06:00 AM	#4
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	How much for the ones in stainless steel?? Genius to me. A regulator in a small dial like on a Lange and then plenty of real estate for other interesting complications.

19 June 2009, 12:41 PM	#7
DAVIDSW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: 1655 EXP Posts: 36,337	Well for the $2.5 Million you actually receive 3 watches Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie Reverso a Tryptique Gyrotourbillion 30 sets.. Gyrotourbillion has a price of around $300K and Tryptique $450K So the Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie prices out at around $1,750,000.00 Whn you look at the Vacheron Tour De I'lle which is around $2 mil in comparison the JLC is a better value for the most complicated watch in the world.... Although I don't think better value is a concern at that price point I am sure the 30 sets will be sold out within days of release.. Best

20 June 2009, 10:01 AM	#10
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Amazing! However after spending a good few minutes looking at it, I still can't tell what the time is on that thing!

20 June 2009, 10:31 AM	#11
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	2.5 million for 3 watches? sure, why not.

20 June 2009, 11:05 AM	#12
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Yea...but what time is it on that watch?

22 June 2009, 10:16 AM	#20
Spartanfan Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 35	Wonder how big the book is that explains how to use this watch!

25 June 2009, 02:09 PM	#21
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Impressive!

25 June 2009, 02:44 PM	#22
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	That is a beaut...I just need to find myself a sugar momma now.

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