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Hollister · 6 June 2016, 02:15 AM

Thought I'd kick off a thread about my favourite indie watch brand with a (slightly odd in terms of commentary) documentary. Some interesting industry players pop up in this.

Hope you enjoy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ciWgA1QiMk

kunlun · 6 June 2016, 04:11 AM

What's next for Mr. Journe?

http://watchesbysjx.com/2016/04/five...-p-journe.html

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On the subject of complications, Journe reveals a tantalising hint of what he is working on. Having worked on it for a decade, he is almost ready with a completely new wristwatch that will be for those who “love astronomy”. This will be the first F.P. Journe movement with such a function, and it will even feature other complications. The resulting watch will be similar in size to the grande sonnerie, but like the Sonnerie Souverain it will be uncomplicated to use, with everything set via the crown. Iff all goes well, it will make its debut in January next year.

But that’s not all. Beyond the aesthetic tweaks to the Journe design, the Marseille-born watchmaker also lets on he is working on revamping many of his landmark watches. That includes a successor for the well loved tourbillon with constant force mechanism, which he suggests will be “exactly the same but also completely different”.

KarlS · 6 June 2016, 04:16 AM

When the entry level looks like this.....

kunlun · 6 June 2016, 05:30 AM

Why don't more companies make their movements out of solid 18k rose gold. The alloy FPJ uses is harder than you'd expect and it's a known alloy.

It looks spectacular in person.

Hollister · 6 June 2016, 05:38 AM

It certainly does. Here's my best effort to capture what the movement looks like on my Octa Reserve de Marche. Even the rotor gets spectacular decoration.

lapince · 6 June 2016, 05:42 AM

I love the CB, the others are interesting though not for me, but design wise quite original, but all the movements are really awesome

Hollister · 6 June 2016, 05:47 AM

FPJ invested in a high-speed camera, just to check that the day, date and month all changed together at the same instant on his lovely Quantieme Perpetuelle. If I had enough money, I'd definitely buy one, and I am currently saving. The problem is I want a CB as well, and a Tourbillon.... and several others!

Israguard · 6 June 2016, 10:55 AM

I have never been a huge fan of the style of FPJ watches.. But adore how he thinks and the special care and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. I'm so in awe that now I'm hungry for this brand.

This is why my last 3 were from an independent brand (Dornblüth). The kind of attention to detail is amazing and this is why I can't bring myself to buy anything from the big mass produced manufacturers.. No matter how high end they are.

mps354 · 6 June 2016, 02:09 PM

I have a chronometre bleu and an Octareserve de marche and am pretty pleased so far. Would love to see a centigraphe with a blue dial, white subs, and tantalum case!

KarlS · 12 June 2016, 08:16 PM

The hands may not be to everyones liking but the raised numerals are beautiful on a solid gold dial i believe and one of my favourite dress watches...may stick a honey coloured strap on to see how it changes the look

lock0ut · 12 June 2016, 11:38 PM

I recently added a CB into the fold...of all my watches, it is by far the one I'm planning on passing down to future generations. The workmanship of the movement and the depth of the dial are exquisite.

Hollister · 13 June 2016, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

The hands may not be to everyones liking but the raised numerals are beautiful on a solid gold dial i believe and one of my favourite dress watches...may stick a honey coloured strap on to see how it changes the look

That's really lovely.

Just got back after a trip abroad, and changing back into my Octa RDM feels like coming home, despite only having owned it for a month. It's easily my favourite watch.

Celter · 13 June 2016, 05:18 AM

I have lusting for the CB for some time and finally it's on my wrist :

Wesley Crusher · 13 June 2016, 05:31 AM

Love FPJ. Very unique and whimsical designs that cannot be found anywhere else. FPJ is one of the few companies where the dials are equally as unique as the movements.

AK797 · 13 June 2016, 08:37 AM

Front and back, really a tale of two watches for me.

mps354 · 13 June 2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celter

I have lusting for the CB for some time and finally it's on my wrist :

Beautiful congrats!

KarlS · 13 June 2016, 06:40 PM

I was wondering if anyone can explain the seriel numbers...my CB was a 950 so thats easy enough to understand...but my CS has 2-183. I guess that would be 2183 or dont they use sequential numbering?

tigerpac · 13 June 2016, 10:50 PM

^I always thought (guessing) it was because it was the gold dial vs the original dial and therefore the 2nd series. (I have the same watch so it wasn't just me thinking about random serial numbers I swear lol)

KarlS · 13 June 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerpac

^I always thought (guessing) it was because it was the gold dial vs the original dial and therefore the 2nd series. (I have the same watch so it wasn't just me thinking about random serial numbers I swear lol)

now that sounds very sensible and i dint think of that!!

Hollister · 13 June 2016, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlS

I was wondering if anyone can explain the seriel numbers...my CB was a 950 so thats easy enough to understand...but my CS has 2-183. I guess that would be 2183 or dont they use sequential numbering?

No idea. My 2008 Octa RDM has 681-A.

Flex368 · 14 June 2016, 03:09 AM

I must admit I´ve become a fan lately.

Have not pulled the trigger (yet

) though.

RG or PT?

Anyone with a few PT enabler pics?

Hollister · 14 June 2016, 03:12 AM

I would choose platinum, but that's stunning either way. Not a lot of point in showing you my plat Octa, but some good pics at the FPJ website.

Flex368 · 14 June 2016, 03:17 AM

In PT I´m leaning towards the black dial.

Hollister · 14 June 2016, 03:31 AM

Impossible to go wrong with such a beautifully-designed and crafted piece of art. Are you near a boutique?

Flex368 · 14 June 2016, 04:44 AM

No, I´m not. But I have a very pleasant AD contact in a city/country I visit for business trips on a regular basis.

PJ S · 14 June 2016, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flex368

RG or PT?

Anyone with a few PT enabler pics?

Pity you weren't a fan a number of years ago...

Plenty of Pt ones to look at.

KarlS · 14 June 2016, 02:06 PM

I am quite keen on the Zodiaque from a quirky bit and I prefer the new dial version but then everyone is different.

This is plat

Hairdude1 · 14 June 2016, 02:13 PM

was at the AD and tried these on

Hollister · 14 June 2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

was at the AD and tried these on

...and what did you think?

KarlS · 15 June 2016, 03:10 AM

I am a fan on some of their models, but we need to recognize he doesn't walk on water!! I was watching one of his interviews on the sonnierie and how happy he was that so few were returned for not working as expected. Considering how few he makes that sounds a bit concerning!

6 June 2016, 02:15 AM	#1
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	The occasional FP Journe fanboy thread Thought I'd kick off a thread about my favourite indie watch brand with a (slightly odd in terms of commentary) documentary. Some interesting industry players pop up in this. Hope you enjoy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ciWgA1QiMk

6 June 2016, 10:55 AM	#8
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	The occasional FP Journe fanboy thread I have never been a huge fan of the style of FPJ watches.. But adore how he thinks and the special care and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. I'm so in awe that now I'm hungry for this brand. This is why my last 3 were from an independent brand (Dornblüth). The kind of attention to detail is amazing and this is why I can't bring myself to buy anything from the big mass produced manufacturers.. No matter how high end they are.

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6 June 2016, 05:30 AM	#4
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,893	Why don't more companies make their movements out of solid 18k rose gold. The alloy FPJ uses is harder than you'd expect and it's a known alloy. It looks spectacular in person.

6 June 2016, 05:38 AM	#5
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	It certainly does. Here's my best effort to capture what the movement looks like on my Octa Reserve de Marche. Even the rotor gets spectacular decoration.

6 June 2016, 05:42 AM	#6
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I love the CB, the others are interesting though not for me, but design wise quite original, but all the movements are really awesome

6 June 2016, 05:47 AM	#7
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	FPJ invested in a high-speed camera, just to check that the day, date and month all changed together at the same instant on his lovely Quantieme Perpetuelle. If I had enough money, I'd definitely buy one, and I am currently saving. The problem is I want a CB as well, and a Tourbillon.... and several others!

6 June 2016, 02:09 PM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	I have a chronometre bleu and an Octareserve de marche and am pretty pleased so far. Would love to see a centigraphe with a blue dial, white subs, and tantalum case!

12 June 2016, 11:38 PM	#11
lock0ut "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: D.C. Watch: PP 5167, Sub 5513 Posts: 101	I recently added a CB into the fold...of all my watches, it is by far the one I'm planning on passing down to future generations. The workmanship of the movement and the depth of the dial are exquisite.

13 June 2016, 05:18 AM	#13
Celter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 130	I have lusting for the CB for some time and finally it's on my wrist :

13 June 2016, 05:31 AM	#14
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Love FPJ. Very unique and whimsical designs that cannot be found anywhere else. FPJ is one of the few companies where the dials are equally as unique as the movements.

13 June 2016, 08:37 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,209	Front and back, really a tale of two watches for me.

13 June 2016, 06:40 PM	#17
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	I was wondering if anyone can explain the seriel numbers...my CB was a 950 so thats easy enough to understand...but my CS has 2-183. I guess that would be 2183 or dont they use sequential numbering?

13 June 2016, 10:50 PM	#18
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 646	^I always thought (guessing) it was because it was the gold dial vs the original dial and therefore the 2nd series. (I have the same watch so it wasn't just me thinking about random serial numbers I swear lol)

14 June 2016, 03:09 AM	#21
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,973	I must admit I´ve become a fan lately. Have not pulled the trigger (yet ) though. RG or PT? Anyone with a few PT enabler pics?

14 June 2016, 03:12 AM	#22
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	I would choose platinum, but that's stunning either way. Not a lot of point in showing you my plat Octa, but some good pics at the FPJ website.

14 June 2016, 03:17 AM	#23
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,973	In PT I´m leaning towards the black dial.

14 June 2016, 03:31 AM	#24
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	Impossible to go wrong with such a beautifully-designed and crafted piece of art. Are you near a boutique?

14 June 2016, 04:44 AM	#25
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,973	No, I´m not. But I have a very pleasant AD contact in a city/country I visit for business trips on a regular basis.

15 June 2016, 03:10 AM	#30
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	I am a fan on some of their models, but we need to recognize he doesn't walk on water!! I was watching one of his interviews on the sonnierie and how happy he was that so few were returned for not working as expected. Considering how few he makes that sounds a bit concerning!

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