F.P. Journe Community Tribute: Spangles Friday

ChristianDK · 2025-01-17T13:22:54Z

WatchProSite members honor Christopher Dye, 'Spangles,' a beloved F.P. Journe collector, reflecting on his unique taste in watches like his MOP dial and Frodsham.

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ChristianDK initiates a poignant F.P. Friday tribute, honoring the late Christopher Dye, known to the community as 'Spangles - Dr. Tabby.' This article reflects on Spangles' significant contributions to the F.P. Journe forum and his distinctive taste in horology. ChristianDK invites members to share their watches in remembrance, highlighting Spangles' unique perspective as a collector.

Dear friends,

Less than a week ago, we lost our friend and long time member "Spangles - Dr. Tabby" to cancer.

If you didnt see it already, there is an announcement post on the "Time Out" forum with many beautiful words of appreciation for "Spangles" or Christopher Dye - Spangles civilian name.

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I have to say, I have been thinking very much about Christopher/ Spangles this past week and am personally very saddened by the news.

Next month it will be 6 years since Bill decided to reopen the F.P. Journe Forum with me as the "general janitor". Spangles our Pirate Cat was one of the the very first to post and was a regular and valued contributor. I will miss him dearly.

I would like to dedicate this FP.Friday to Spangles. I am posting some of his pictures he shared here of his gorgeous MOP.

Please join me for this weeks F.P. Friday with whatever brand you are wearing on your wrist as a farewell to our friend Spangles.

I wish you all a great weekend

Christian

Key Points from the Discussion

Spangles' F.P. Journe MOP dial watch was a distinctive choice, especially in an era before the brand's widespread popularity, reflecting his daring and unconventional taste.
Christopher Dye was known for his forthright communication style, which some described as 'very New Yorker,' combined with deep horological knowledge and a polite demeanor.
Spangles' collection included a Frodsham, which fellow collectors recognized as a refined choice that underscored his genuine connoisseurship, alongside his MOP dial F.P. Journe.
The community's collective remembrance underscores the positive impact Spangles had, even on newer members who, though they didn't know him personally, recognized his influence through the outpouring of tributes.
Spangles was known to have owned a Credor Eichi, further demonstrating his appreciation for exceptional and often understated haute horology.

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ChristianDK

Jan 17, 2025

Its a quirky watch but just keeps growing on me.

ars1g09

Jan 17, 2025

I hope you guys don’t get bored of it! I certainly haven’t

ars1g09

Jan 17, 2025

I have only very recently joined the forum, so unfortunately did not get to know him very well - but such kind gestures from the community tells me everything about what positive of an impact he had.

GWIS

Jan 17, 2025

I was very sorry to hear about Spangles. I remember some of his posts being “forthright”(!) but he was very well informed and I always enjoyed reading what he had to say. RIP. All the best, Jon

ChristianDK

Jan 17, 2025

It’s a very unusual Resonate and I am always grateful when people make the effort of sharing their pictures. Enjoy your weekend and that beautiful watch. Christian

ChristianDK

Jan 17, 2025

I wish you a happy weekend

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