F.P. Journe Chronograph FB (LE 200 pcs)

[Ichiran]

It makes a BL Astronomic look common (I didn't even know a BL Astronomic exists).

[kaiserphoenix]

Originally Posted by dakkonmc

I just noticed it was the Only Watch Astronomic!! Tokyo Boutique really know how to throw a party.

Yeah even the food was amazing!!

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by dakkonmc

I just noticed it was the Only Watch Astronomic!! Tokyo Boutique really know how to throw a party.

Is it really the OW AST? The case does not look like tantalum though. Since you can order AST with custom dial color and numerals, it may be a custom color.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

It makes a BL Astronomic look common (I didn't even know a BL Astronomic exists).

AST can be ordered with different color dials. If one can be approved with AST, BL is vanilla.

Wish the FFC could have more custom options instead of just the color at 12.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Is it really the OW AST? The case does not look like tantalum though. Since you can order AST with custom dial color and numerals, it may be a custom color.

But that will render the concept of OW meaningless since it is not really an OW, if a customer can opt for the exact same configuration as the OW.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

But that will render the concept of OW meaningless since it is not really an OW, if a customer can opt for the exact same configuration as the OW.

The minute hand and the local hour hand in the subdial are also in different color than the OW. I could be wrong but the case does not have the bluish grey tint of the tantalum. Also the tantalum case would never be offered as an option for the AST.

I will ask my boutique when I visit next time since someone from there was at the event. I am sure he would know if the OW owner shows up.

[kunlun]

Originally Posted by llngoc

AST can be ordered with different color dials. If one can be approved with AST, BL is vanilla.

Wish the FFC could have more custom options instead of just the color at 12.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

But that will render the concept of OW meaningless since it is not really an OW, if a customer can opt for the exact same configuration as the OW.

No need for concern, genuine custom FPJ dials must all be approved by FPJ himself. No one can "opt" for an OW set up, obviously.

Someone once asked for a particularly garish color dial and FP said no. He didn't like it enough that the answer was no, he didn't want one of his watches looking like that even if it meant forfeiting the sale of a grand sonnerie watch. I forget what was asked for, but it must have really sucked!

[dakkonmc]

Spoke to someone that was at the party and they mentioned the only watch AST was there. Not sure if this was the "one"

[kaiserphoenix]

Originally Posted by dakkonmc

Spoke to someone that was at the party and they mentioned the only watch AST was there. Not sure if this was the "one"

Yeah it was there on display!

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Yeah it was there on display!

My bad.

From the picture, it does not look blue though. Must be the lighting. Glad to hear that you have a chance to see a true unicorn.

[dakkonmc]

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Yeah it was there on display!

Thanks for solving our Only Watch mystery

A photo like that is exceptionally rare. I can't imagine there's more than 30 AST and FFC in existence.
Since there only two watch maker that works on AST and FFC