She is finally here

[Helmi]

Perhaps my first incoming in this forum but certainly not my first watch. I have been trying get this watch for a while but in the region where I live (middle east) it is very hard to get. Very long waiting lists and high premiums in Grey dealers (was offered used one at almost retail price).

On day few months back, I thought to call fp journe boutique in Geneva to ask about it and I was surprised to know that I can be added to the waiting list and will get it in September. I immediately accepted and paid a deposit. Their service is really great and they shipped it for free to my country. Fantastic watch, really beautiful. No photos will do it justice.

The cherry on the cake that it came right after a promotion I recently got at work, so it became a sort of a gift to celebrate the promo.

Here are some photos, please excuse my poor photography skills

[Hramez]

Congrats, lovely piece
Wear it in good health


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[mps354]

Beautiful watch, congrats! Had one a while back, sometimes regret letting it go

[Hollister]

Awesome! A great watch from a horological genius.

[Audguy]

nice watch congratz on your addition

[ejvette]

That's a great looking piece!

[Cru Jones]

Beautiful watch and straps! & congrats on the promotion.

[1William]

Very nice.

[Porter]

Nice! Congratulations.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[Abdullasaif]

Huge congrats

[SG56]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[ocean2059]

Beautiful! Wear it with good health!

[nick c]

Looks great! Congratulations

[Helmi]

Thank you all for the warm feelings.

So, a quick question, I did not have chance to see the straps before buying the watch, so I only selected the colours based on pictures. Now after seeing them in flesh I feel the light blue one is not going very well with the watch. Do you guys agree or I am over reacting?

[beshannon]

Really nice watch, on my radar for sure

[turbineboy]

Very nice. Congrats.

Opinion: the blue strap doesn't seem to match....takes attention away from the watch. The black wears better and looks more elegant.

[offtodd72]

Congrats!!

[jcr847]

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thank you all for the warm feelings.

So, a quick question, I did not have chance to see the straps before buying the watch, so I only selected the colours based on pictures. Now after seeing them in flesh I feel the light blue one is not going very well with the watch. Do you guys agree or I am over reacting?

I tend to agree on the blue strap. It detracts from the elegance of the watch. Your other two straps are perfect IMHO.

[shafran]

and IMHO the tan strap is perfect for it

[Jenkinscc]

Congrats on your new watch!

[jhross98]

Just got mine today too! Love it so far

Personally I like the black strap

It does such crazy things depending on the light...

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[archer75]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thank you all for the warm feelings.

So, a quick question, I did not have chance to see the straps before buying the watch, so I only selected the colours based on pictures. Now after seeing them in flesh I feel the light blue one is not going very well with the watch. Do you guys agree or I am over reacting?

I strongly recommend the orange strap, it is the one that makes CB another beauty. You can see my IG page @trwatchclub for some pictures.


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[Hollister]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thank you all for the warm feelings.

So, a quick question, I did not have chance to see the straps before buying the watch, so I only selected the colours based on pictures. Now after seeing them in flesh I feel the light blue one is not going very well with the watch. Do you guys agree or I am over reacting?

I think you are right. I'd go with a deep navy blue or black.

[rossi46]

Whoa super nice! Love the watch and the extra straps.

I'd have it on the tan strap, as I love blue and brown combo. It makes the watch a little more casual vs black leather, which is more my style.

[themast]

Stunning, I love this reference! Congratulations.

[Flex368]

Very nice. What a great first incoming on TRF.

[Helmi]

Thank you all very much for the welcoming comments. It seems buying the blue strap was a mistake. I know the caramel one (this is the official fp journe name for this color) is great but I wanted another alternative for a change so I feel radically different from the other 2 and be able to dress the watch up or down in a wide range. But I feel I did a wrong choice with this light blue strap. Anyway it is not a big deal and thank you all again for the opinions

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by jhross98

Just got mine today too! Love it so far

Personally I like the black strap

It does such crazy things depending on the light...

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Fantastic. Congratulations it has a magical dial color

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by Helmi

But I feel I did a wrong choice with this light blue strap. Anyway it is not a big deal and thank you all again for the opinions

Why not ask the AD if you could swap the pale blue strap (unused) for an alternative? Even a spare deep blue or black one would be good for the future.

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by Hollister

Why not ask the AD if you could swap the pale blue strap (unused) for an alternative? Even a spare deep blue or black one would be good for the future.

I thought about that but it will be complicated as I live in totally different country and the logistics part will be very complicated.