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6 June 2016, 02:15 AM | #1 |
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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, 04:11 AM | #2 | |
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What's next for Mr. Journe?
http://watchesbysjx.com/2016/04/five...-p-journe.html Quote:
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6 June 2016, 04:16 AM | #3 |
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When the entry level looks like this.....
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6 June 2016, 05:30 AM | #4 |
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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.
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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.
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6 June 2016, 05:42 AM | #6 |
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I love the CB, the others are interesting though not for me, but design wise quite original, but all the movements are really awesome
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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!
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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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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!
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CB's older
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
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Front and back, really a tale of two watches for me.
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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?
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^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)
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13 June 2016, 10:52 PM | #19 |
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now that sounds very sensible and i dint think of that!!
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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? |
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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.
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In PT I´m leaning towards the black dial.
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Impossible to go wrong with such a beautifully-designed and crafted piece of art. Are you near a boutique?
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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.
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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 |
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was at the AD and tried these on
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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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