CrookedOak
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My first F.P. Journe...
Jan 14, 2021,10:59 AM
I started my trip down the rabbit hole today with F.P.
Journe. I purchased a Chronometre Souverain, a timepiece that IMHO is strikingly
simple, but distinctively stunning. The clean appearance of the dial is refreshing
and classic. The use of Arabic numerals, which nicely taper towards 7 o’clock
to accommodate the running seconds subsidiary dial, a railroad track minute
scale and a power reserve gauge at 3 o’clock, the dial just works in its
simplicity. The clean look of the dial is completed with the use of F.P.
Journe’s drop shape hands.
These dials are rather special and go through a number of
processes to achieve this simple yet highly sophisticated appearance. The dials
are sanded down to create a perfect base, to which then a silver layer is
applied. The numbers are then surfaced with a diamond tool making them seem
like mirrors on the dial. The last operation is the pad print technique
transfer for the time indications and the F.P.Journe logo which requires up to
5 successive layers to create that perfect shape. The result - an absolutely
stunning dial with a slight off-white hue with numerals that are raised from
the dial and not applied.
I am enjoying this watch to the fullest and look forward to
the day I can add another FPJ to the collection.
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My first F.P. Journe...
By: CrookedOak : January 14th, 2021-10:59
I started my trip down the rabbit hole today with F.P. Journe. I purchased a Chronometre Souverain, a timepiece that IMHO is strikingly simple, but distinctively stunning. The clean appearance of the dial is refreshing and classic. The use of Arabic numer...
There’s no saving you now.
By: Lankysudanese : January 14th, 2021-11:05
You already gone down the deep rabbit hole. 😂😂😂 Congrats on a stunning piece
I love the organic look
By: Grail-Watch : January 14th, 2021-12:24
Journe has always done such a wonderful job with clean yet distinct dial designs. But for me it's these amazing hands that take it to another level. Such a lovely shape!
Congratulations on a great watch.
By: ChristianDK : January 14th, 2021-12:30
I hope it will bring you lots of joy. The CS is one of my all time favorite watches. Mine says hi! ...
Fantastic!
By: Jimmy Kay : January 14th, 2021-12:53
Congratulations and enjoy your new piece. I went through the same process two months ago and arrived at exactly the same piece as yours. Just the perfect entry-level to the brand. Hope we can both add more in the near future!
Congrats!
By: cmmnsens : January 14th, 2021-13:20
The FPJ 🦠 is one you’d be happy to be infected with, albeit not good for the bank account 🤪
Congratulations.
By: Jay (Eire) : January 14th, 2021-15:44
I’m a big fan of this dial (and it’s predecessor) on the CS. So simple, and beautiful. It’s also extremely versatile which is another big attraction for me.
Elegant
By: Horology75 : January 14th, 2021-22:05