FP Journe Appreciation Thread, an Evolution.

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You don’t have to go back that far. Resonance were 50-70k at watchbox when I first started considering an FPJ ~4 years ago lol

The former AP dealer in Michigan had a RQ sitting in his display case for $30k 4-5 years ago that I almost bought. Like a jack@SS I decide to buy another Rolex

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

The former AP dealer in Michigan had a RQ sitting in his display case for $30k 4-5 years ago that I almost bought. Like a jack@SS I decide to buy another Rolex

I think the RQ is the newest release but point taken. Steve hallock (grey dealer) had sold some early brass FPJ tourbs for like 60k and the same watch was auctioned last year for like a million bucks haha we could all lament over missed opportunities in equities etc but with watches it’s different because you want the watch!

[dakkonmc]

Four years ago. I seen a number brass Movement FPJ under 25k all day long.

T30 was under 80k too

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[CFR]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I was excited that the TV is supposed to be one of the few hand turned dials from FPJ and then you posted yours.

When I first got interested in acquiring a Resonance, I did a search on Google and a couple of old for sale listing popped up from the mid-2000s at $40-50k. That makes me almost want to cry. I agree how have things changed.

It gets better. The (really nice) guy who sold this to me was really, really wanting me to buy his "matching" Resonance too -- which had the Regence dial. I didn't like the Resonance so he sold that one to someone else later (a woman, he said).

But you really did get one of the nicest Journes I've ever seen. That and the Optimum are two of my favorite current versions.

FYI, all of FPJ's watches don't look nearly as good as they should because he refuses to use AR-coated crystals. That's why we hardly ever see decent pics -- there's always a reflection. Probably around 2016, I visited the FPJ repair facility in the US (Miami) and got to see a huge variety of his dials uncased, without their crystals. I specifically asked to see those. They look SO much better "naked" (especially the CB)!

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by CFR

It gets better. The (really nice) guy who sold this to me was really, really wanting me to buy his "matching" Resonance too -- which had the Regence dial. I didn't like the Resonance so he sold that one to someone else later (a woman, he said).

But you really did get one of the nicest Journes I've ever seen. That and the Optimum are two of my favorite current versions.

FYI, all of FPJ's watches don't look nearly as good as they should because he refuses to use AR-coated crystals. That's why we hardly ever see decent pics -- there's always a reflection. Probably around 2016, I visited the FPJ repair facility in the US (Miami) and got to see a huge variety of his dials uncased, without their crystals. I specifically asked to see those. They look SO much better "naked" (especially the CB)!

That Resonance is to die for!

I also like the CO and is hoping to add one to my collection before a new version is out. For the CO, it is not the dial side which got me but the technical detail and the movement side, especially with the dead beat second on the back. Unfortunately I was told that the wait is going to be long.

[Spartan2009]

Happy Sunday everyone. First time wearing my AL2. Doing a family photo shoot with the new baby.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Happy Sunday everyone. First time wearing my AL2. Doing a family photo shoot with the new baby.

Havana so good!

CB this Sunday

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Happy Sunday everyone. First time wearing my AL2. Doing a family photo shoot with the new baby.

Congratulations for both the watch and the baby!

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Congratulations for both the watch and the baby!

Thank you! I am very happy to be a father. I am also very happy that I went with the 42mm version. That watch sits beautifully on the wrist.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Thank you! I am very happy to be a father. I am also very happy that I went with the 42mm version. That watch sits beautifully on the wrist.

Lol I thought you were talking about the watch jokingly. Congrats !

[Bearxj86]

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[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Lol I thought you were talking about the watch jokingly. Congrats !

Haha. My Havana arrived 2 weeks before my wife went into labor. So yes, it was a photo session with my actual baby and new watch

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

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Absolutely gorgeous

[GB-man]

FP Friday

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GB-man

FP Friday

Lovely

[subtona]

Originally Posted by CFR

It gets better. The (really nice) guy who sold this to me was really, really wanting me to buy his "matching" Resonance too -- which had the Regence dial. I didn't like the Resonance so he sold that one to someone else later (a woman, he said).

But you really did get one of the nicest Journes I've ever seen. That and the Optimum are two of my favorite current versions.

FYI, all of FPJ's watches don't look nearly as good as they should because he refuses to use AR-coated crystals. That's why we hardly ever see decent pics -- there's always a reflection. Probably around 2016, I visited the FPJ repair facility in the US (Miami) and got to see a huge variety of his dials uncased, without their crystals. I specifically asked to see those. They look SO much better "naked" (especially the CB)!

Amazing.

[rockdrock]

Anyone know the current price of an Octa Sport Yellow dial Ti?

[dakkonmc]

I don't recall the exact number, but I was told it went up close to around $3,000.

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[seryk20]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Anyone know the current price of an Octa Sport Yellow dial Ti?

It is 48800$ ,I received mine 2 months ago

[llngoc]

I read somewhere that the sapphire dial minute repeater is louder than the regular silver dial. Anyone here was lucky enough to have listen to both and can attest to it?

[Spartan2009]

FFC finally made it into the Journe collection. They slotted it right behind the tourbillon. I am going to say $500k retail price.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

FFC finally made it into the Journe collection. They slotted it right behind the tourbillon. I am going to say $500k retail price.

I don't have the exact figures but it's around S$1.4m. There or abouts.

[Just1More]

ÉLÉGANTE 48 MM TITALYT®
Calibre 1210

Looks awesome!

[daytonaTBR]

Is the octa divine new as well?

[Just1More]

DIVINE
Calibre 1300.3

Exclusively available in F.P.Journe Boutiques and Espaces

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't have the exact figures but it's around S$1.4m. There or abouts.

I highly doubt that this will be priced 40% above the Astronomic. When I first discussed this watch at the Beverly Hills boutique with Laurent in 2021 the ball park figure was $300k. Catalog placement is also indicative of where the price point will be.

[daytonaTBR]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

I highly doubt that this will be priced 40% above the Astronomic. When I first discussed this watch at the Beverly Hills boutique with Laurent in 2021 the ball park figure was $300k. Catalog placement is also indicative of where the price point will be.

Yeah I also remember talking to my local boutique about it when I had visited in late '21/early '22 and heard that it'll be positioned above the TV and in the $300k range. I would hope that's still the case

[gd12188]

My contact with Journe said that FFC hand piece is going to be $820,000 CHF with an application

[WatchEater666]

Still stamped or real guilloche?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by gd12188

My contact with Journe said that FFC hand piece is going to be $820,000 CHF with an application

I think 820000 is in CHF and not USD. In either case, it is way out of my league.