Supercomplications Explained: The Rise of the Hyper-Watch with Patek Philippe, AP, Vacheron, & More

Grand complication used to be the height of watchmaking, but nowadays, we see more descriptions like "supercomplication" and "hyper-watch" thrown around. So, what exactly is the difference and do these new terms have a real, actual definition? Jack and Tim get together to explore this topic and bring up examples from brands like IWC, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron, and many others to try to nail down exactly what these terms refer to for both the watch industry and collectors. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916Company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company MB011L892EFBYF9 00:00 Introduction and Grand Complications 02:20 Defining Supercomplication 08:04 2000s and Rise of the "Hyper-Watch" 10:22 The Design and Process of Creating Supercomplications 14:28 Producing Supercomplications in Series 18:16 How Relevant are Supercomplications to Brands? 25:24 Trickle-Down Technologies 27:01 Jacob & Co.'s Watches #watchcollector #watchcollecting #luxurywatches #luxurywatch #patekphilippe #audemarspiguet #iwc