The occasional FP Journe fanboy thread

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Congrats guys! You’re going to love wearing this one

I’ll add a pic for good measure ;)

That dial though...

[tonupbklyn]

Originally Posted by tng11

Now I just need to figure out if I want to fly over and pick it up or have it sent over - I was told that a manufacture tour was possible if I went over to Geneva!

do the Geneva pick-up, there's gotta be a free coffee mug out of it at least!

[TJMike]

I have seen many guesses, but does anyone know how much a routine service of a Bleu costs? Even a boutique I asked would not give me an actual figure.

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by tng11

When I called around the US boutiques in November I was told the lists were 20-30 deep. May be even deeper now. The only AD in my country (Canada) had the gall to tell me that it was a rule set by FP Journe that I had to buy another FP Journe from them before they could sell me a CB. I told them to stuff it.

After that, I simply called up the Geneva boutique. They required a 30% deposit to be placed on the list, and gave me a March delivery date. From order to the e-mail notifying me the watch has arrived was just over 4 months. I would highly recommend going this route - the staff at the Geneva boutique are excellent and courteous and seem to have good insight into arrival times.

Now I just need to figure out if I want to fly over and pick it up or have it sent over - I was told that a manufacture tour was possible if I went over to Geneva!

If you have the time and the spare cash, pick it up in person. I haven't been to Geneva since the FPJ has bitten, however I'm hoping to get there later this year. To visit the manufacture and then also perhaps to see some others.

[Jay (Eire)]

And while I'm here I thought I'd add a picture.


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[KKO]

Originally Posted by TJMike

I have seen many guesses, but does anyone know how much a routine service of a Bleu costs? Even a boutique I asked would not give me an actual figure.

I haven't had to service mine yet but for what it's worth, I was told by a boutique it is roughly around $1600 USD. Perhaps others can share first hand experience.

[jessiethe3rd]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

And while I'm here I thought I'd add a picture.


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[jessiethe3rd]

Originally Posted by KKO

I haven't had to service mine yet but for what it's worth, I was told by a boutique it is roughly around $1600 USD. Perhaps others can share first hand experience.

It’s $1400 and includes a new band... That makes servicing around $1000 (they will put a new band on it like it or not though).


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[TJMike]

Originally Posted by jessiethe3rd

It’s $1400 and includes a new band... That makes servicing around $1000 (they will put a new band on it like it or not though).


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Thanks for that. The price, while maybe on the high side, is reasonable. May well have to put my name on a wait list.

[KKO]

Great shot Jay! You did the dial justice there.

Here is mine next to my other 39mm blue dial.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by jessiethe3rd

It’s $1400 and includes a new band... That makes servicing around $1000 (they will put a new band on it like it or not though).


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This.

I got my old strap back along with the new strap after my last service.

[jessiethe3rd]

Originally Posted by KKO

Great shot Jay! You did the dial justice there.



Here is mine next to my other 39mm blue dial.

I’m In Love


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[tng11]

Originally Posted by KKO

Great shot Jay! You did the dial justice there.

Here is mine next to my other 39mm blue dial.

Fantastic. Two peas in a pod.

[tng11]

As an update I won't be picking up the watch until mid-May. The plus is I've arranged for an in-person pickup and for a tour of the manufacture!

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by tng11

As an update I won't be picking up the watch until mid-May. The plus is I've arranged for an in-person pickup and for a tour of the manufacture!

Congrats! I tried one on a couple years ago when they were much easier to obtain, kicking myself for not sealing the deal at the time. You'll love it.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by tng11

As an update I won't be picking up the watch until mid-May. The plus is I've arranged for an in-person pickup and for a tour of the manufacture!

Nice. Looking forward to a few pics of your visit

[Hogtown Fatty]

Journe is one of those brands that I was repulsed by at first, but has very quickly achieved "I NEED IT YESTERDAY" status. I am absolutely mesmerized by them and hope to own one within the next year or two.

[iceman1118]

I wanted to share a couple of recent acquisitions. I have had the FPJ itch for quite some time and it took me a couple of years where to go first. I have handled numerous models and tried on countless times and it was so difficult to make the decision. I felt like each and every piece I tried on, all the way from the CB/CS all the way to pieces like the Optimum and Tourbillon, where just so difficult to choose between. But then a chance encounter led to this first purchase and I honestly thought it was the perfect start. Rose gold case (I try to keep my white and gold medal watches in a 1:1 ratio) mixed with the havana dial is so playful and elegant at the same time I knew that this was absolutely the way to go for the first go round.

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I could not take the watch off my wrist for weeks. Casual wear, walking the dog, suits, you name it, I wore this watch with it. I have had this feeling about a watch two other times in my life, the AP 15400 in steel (loved it so much I had to have it in gold also) and the Patek 5205. I knew I had to have a second one immediately. But this model has caught my attention from the start. It is the perfect case proportions and I think it is a no brainer in platinum. In my humble opinion, the instantaneous jumping calendar is one of the most innovative functions on the market today.

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Now it is definitely time for a break, but I am already on the hunt for my third.

[andynj]

Any thoughts on collectibility/resale on Black Label watches?

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by andynj

Any thoughts on collectibility/resale on Black Label watches?

Seems to depend on the model, the CS Black in PT or RG does not seem to carry much of a premium whereas the higher end of the range such as the Resonance and Optimum seem to carry a reasonable premium (over resale of similar non black models). This is based on my observations of the resale market over the last few years.

[debner4]

Originally Posted by jessiethe3rd

I’m In Love


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With which one?

[andynj]

The Resonance Black Label. Collectible ? Or just take a bit less of a bath on resale?

[jessiethe3rd]

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[DGB]

Originally Posted by KKO

Great shot Jay! You did the dial justice there.

Here is mine next to my other 39mm blue dial.

Absolutely beautiful, I hope I will be able to take the equivalent picture in few months time.

[eviperman]

Super quiet here so thought I'd share one of my favourite FPJ's, especially since it was recently mentioned above :)

[topcat30093]

Here is my contribution




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[dchang81]

Went to the boutique, first time handling them in person. There goes my plans for a Moser or another patek.

[hrm]

Absolutely amazing watches. The FPJ is an incredible brand. The Chronomètre Souverain is next on my wishlist.

[Peterandwatches]

They’re amazing. I like the CS more than the CB.


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[Abdullasaif]

Excuse the napkin.



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