The World of Luxury iPhone Cases: A Journey into Extreme Excess
Recently, I had the opportunity to showcase one of the craziest expensive phone cases on the market - the Alter Ego case from Gray, a company that claims to make the most expensive iPhone cases in the world. This case is truly a marvel of engineering and design, with a price tag that will leave even the most seasoned luxury enthusiast scratching their head.
The Alter Ego case is made from machined titanium or aluminum, held together by magnets, and features a unique design that makes it look like a miniature work of art. The case comes in a limited edition of 500 units, making each one a true collector's item. The manufacturer's website proudly proclaims this case as "number 14 out of 500", a nod to the exclusivity and rarity of this product.
As I examined the Alter Ego case more closely, I noticed some interesting details that set it apart from other phone cases on the market. For example, there's a small screwdriver tip on the back of the case, which serves as a sort of authentication mechanism - once you've installed the case on your device, you'll need to use this tiny tool to secure it in place. The case also comes with a set of extra screws and a little booklet that explains its history and philosophy.
The Alter Ego case is designed to be both functional and fashionable, with a sleek design that complements the device's original aesthetic while also adding an air of sophistication and style. The manufacturer claims that this case is not just about protection - it's also about making a statement. As I held the case in my hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at its sheer presence on screen.
But what really sets the Alter Ego case apart is its price tag - a staggering $2,500, which makes it one of the most expensive phone cases in the world. For comparison's sake, this is more than the cost of some entire smartphones themselves! The manufacturer claims that this case is "for people who want the most outlandish, crazy-expensive luxury stuff", and I have to admit - there are certainly some serious luxury enthusiasts out there who would jump at the chance to own one of these cases.
Of course, not everyone can afford a phone case like the Alter Ego. But for those who are willing to splurge on the finer things in life, Gray has another option: the Advent bumper case, which is also made from high-quality materials and features a similar design aesthetic to the Alter Ego case. The Advent case is available in several different colors, including a limited edition "Aurora" color scheme that shifts between purple, orange, blue, and more - it's like nothing I've ever seen before.
Interestingly, the Advent case is also only available in limited quantities, with a maximum of 50 units produced worldwide. Each one comes with its own unique serial number and certificate of authenticity, making it a true collector's item for phone enthusiasts who can't get enough of the latest and greatest tech trends.
While both the Alter Ego and Advent cases are truly remarkable in their own ways, I have to admit that I was more impressed by the Aurora color scheme than anything else about this product. There's just something special about seeing a device transformed into a work of art, with colors shifting and swirling together in a way that's both mesmerizing and awe-inspiring.
Overall, my experience with the Alter Ego case from Gray has been one that I'll never forget - it's a true testament to human ingenuity and creativity, and a reminder that sometimes, the most expensive things in life can also be the most beautiful. Whether you're a luxury enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good design, this case is definitely worth checking out.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso i showcased recently this like crazy expensive phone 25 000 i mean you probably saw the video if you didn't go check it out it's ornate for the other people out there that still need to be in that territory but maybe not to that extreme you got this company here they're making as far as i can tell the most expensive iphone cases on planet earth the company's called gray and this case in front of me is called the alter ego i think this alter ego one that we have here is like two grand something like that they make another case this thing which is a bumper and this is also like two grand for this particular version i have they sent a bunch of them what exactly are these crazy expensive cases how do they look and so on so anyhow let's start with the alter ego this is the first thing you have to install onto the device look at that little guy and this protects your phone because it's like machined out of titanium that's metal or aluminum it's held together by magnets and now you are in expensive land territory so pretty much this is like if you have a lamborghini you have to buy this case your key doesn't work until you have this case for your phone actually you can see at the top here jack it says number 14 out of 500 so super limited again if you're talking about luxury items there's nothing more luxury than limited you just know that's it i got one of a handful so it's special it has to be yeah the the little screwdriver tip what is this this what is this oh extra screws this is the little message but it's on a metal plate the spirit of the future engineered today almost every significant human achievement has been founded on two beliefs that the future can be better than the present and that is it is in our future power to make it so this is the spirit of the future see that jack that's the future you understand it's got like these little grooves it's obviously machined anyhow what is this about this is a little paperwork so you peel that baby out like that put this guy on first so this rubber sort of protects your device i mean you're probably going to want to get this color on a black iphone i would guess you know what's weird about this though you're putting a case on the phone that costs more than a phone is the case protecting the phone or is the phone protecting the case you get this little screw in there this phone is now i mean you got the cost of the iphone you got the slab on the outside you are now uh squarely in uh the territory of what like this whole package being four grand three grand something like that i know what it is what's on the phone is so valuable you understand your your messages your your pat yeah yeah james bond stuff comes around the camera here doesn't do it on that side that's a bit strange now the good thing here is that they have a less a slightly less intense version of their ultra expensive case it's the advent which i actually think they're more famous for it's a bumper style even here it is still incredibly luxury this is metal the whole package gray on the bottom this is the advent bumper case and this is the aurora color and as you can see it's like a color shifting purple orange blue and you have the same rubber bumper piece that goes in first to protect your device it's actually for an s10 plus that's right s10 users not left out they can also enjoy ultimate luxury status there we go very nice okay all right so they make it for the galaxy devices latest ones the iphone devices big small and uh actually this aurora color setup with this kind of back it's a whole vibe look at that you see that jack this one is actually limited to 50 number four out of 50. wow it gives you an incredible grip on the device it's all you know very angular but it's a bit raw as well it's kind of pokey i don't know this stuff is extreme it's intense that's kind of the idea of it i mean this is this is really for people that are looking for the most outlandish crazy expensive luxury stuff they ran out of stuff to buy like that's who it's for well what's the what's the exact price on this one 300 bucks you see it's still more than a phone you still rather than a phone than that thing it's kind of wild for some customer out there in the world some super villain a russian oligarch what does oligarch meanso i showcased recently this like crazy expensive phone 25 000 i mean you probably saw the video if you didn't go check it out it's ornate for the other people out there that still need to be in that territory but maybe not to that extreme you got this company here they're making as far as i can tell the most expensive iphone cases on planet earth the company's called gray and this case in front of me is called the alter ego i think this alter ego one that we have here is like two grand something like that they make another case this thing which is a bumper and this is also like two grand for this particular version i have they sent a bunch of them what exactly are these crazy expensive cases how do they look and so on so anyhow let's start with the alter ego this is the first thing you have to install onto the device look at that little guy and this protects your phone because it's like machined out of titanium that's metal or aluminum it's held together by magnets and now you are in expensive land territory so pretty much this is like if you have a lamborghini you have to buy this case your key doesn't work until you have this case for your phone actually you can see at the top here jack it says number 14 out of 500 so super limited again if you're talking about luxury items there's nothing more luxury than limited you just know that's it i got one of a handful so it's special it has to be yeah the the little screwdriver tip what is this this what is this oh extra screws this is the little message but it's on a metal plate the spirit of the future engineered today almost every significant human achievement has been founded on two beliefs that the future can be better than the present and that is it is in our future power to make it so this is the spirit of the future see that jack that's the future you understand it's got like these little grooves it's obviously machined anyhow what is this about this is a little paperwork so you peel that baby out like that put this guy on first so this rubber sort of protects your device i mean you're probably going to want to get this color on a black iphone i would guess you know what's weird about this though you're putting a case on the phone that costs more than a phone is the case protecting the phone or is the phone protecting the case you get this little screw in there this phone is now i mean you got the cost of the iphone you got the slab on the outside you are now uh squarely in uh the territory of what like this whole package being four grand three grand something like that i know what it is what's on the phone is so valuable you understand your your messages your your pat yeah yeah james bond stuff comes around the camera here doesn't do it on that side that's a bit strange now the good thing here is that they have a less a slightly less intense version of their ultra expensive case it's the advent which i actually think they're more famous for it's a bumper style even here it is still incredibly luxury this is metal the whole package gray on the bottom this is the advent bumper case and this is the aurora color and as you can see it's like a color shifting purple orange blue and you have the same rubber bumper piece that goes in first to protect your device it's actually for an s10 plus that's right s10 users not left out they can also enjoy ultimate luxury status there we go very nice okay all right so they make it for the galaxy devices latest ones the iphone devices big small and uh actually this aurora color setup with this kind of back it's a whole vibe look at that you see that jack this one is actually limited to 50 number four out of 50. wow it gives you an incredible grip on the device it's all you know very angular but it's a bit raw as well it's kind of pokey i don't know this stuff is extreme it's intense that's kind of the idea of it i mean this is this is really for people that are looking for the most outlandish crazy expensive luxury stuff they ran out of stuff to buy like that's who it's for well what's the what's the exact price on this one 300 bucks you see it's still more than a phone you still rather than a phone than that thing it's kind of wild for some customer out there in the world some super villain a russian oligarch what does oligarch meanso i showcased recently this like crazy expensive phone 25 000 i mean you probably saw the video if you didn't go check it out it's ornate for the other people out there that still need to be in that territory but maybe not to that extreme you got this company here they're making as far as i can tell the most expensive iphone cases on planet earth the company's called gray and this case in front of me is called the alter ego i think this alter ego one that we have here is like two grand something like that they make another case this thing which is a bumper and this is also like two grand for this particular version i have they sent a bunch of them what exactly are these crazy expensive cases how do they look and so on so anyhow let's start with the alter ego this is the first thing you have to install onto the device look at that little guy and this protects your phone because it's like machined out of titanium that's metal or aluminum it's held together by magnets and now you are in expensive land territory so pretty much this is like if you have a lamborghini you have to buy this case your key doesn't work until you have this case for your phone actually you can see at the top here jack it says number 14 out of 500 so super limited again if you're talking about luxury items there's nothing more luxury than limited you just know that's it i got one of a handful so it's special it has to be yeah the the little screwdriver tip what is this this what is this oh extra screws this is the little message but it's on a metal plate the spirit of the future engineered today almost every significant human achievement has been founded on two beliefs that the future can be better than the present and that is it is in our future power to make it so this is the spirit of the future see that jack that's the future you understand it's got like these little grooves it's obviously machined anyhow what is this about this is a little paperwork so you peel that baby out like that put this guy on first so this rubber sort of protects your device i mean you're probably going to want to get this color on a black iphone i would guess you know what's weird about this though you're putting a case on the phone that costs more than a phone is the case protecting the phone or is the phone protecting the case you get this little screw in there this phone is now i mean you got the cost of the iphone you got the slab on the outside you are now uh squarely in uh the territory of what like this whole package being four grand three grand something like that i know what it is what's on the phone is so valuable you understand your your messages your your pat yeah yeah james bond stuff comes around the camera here doesn't do it on that side that's a bit strange now the good thing here is that they have a less a slightly less intense version of their ultra expensive case it's the advent which i actually think they're more famous for it's a bumper style even here it is still incredibly luxury this is metal the whole package gray on the bottom this is the advent bumper case and this is the aurora color and as you can see it's like a color shifting purple orange blue and you have the same rubber bumper piece that goes in first to protect your device it's actually for an s10 plus that's right s10 users not left out they can also enjoy ultimate luxury status there we go very nice okay all right so they make it for the galaxy devices latest ones the iphone devices big small and uh actually this aurora color setup with this kind of back it's a whole vibe look at that you see that jack this one is actually limited to 50 number four out of 50. wow it gives you an incredible grip on the device it's all you know very angular but it's a bit raw as well it's kind of pokey i don't know this stuff is extreme it's intense that's kind of the idea of it i mean this is this is really for people that are looking for the most outlandish crazy expensive luxury stuff they ran out of stuff to buy like that's who it's for well what's the what's the exact price on this one 300 bucks you see it's still more than a phone you still rather than a phone than that thing it's kind of wild for some customer out there in the world some super villain a russian oligarch what does oligarch mean\n"