Innovation
ChristianDK's captivating images of the F.P. Journe FFC offer a rare glimpse into one of contemporary horology's most innovative timepieces. His initial preference for the production model over the OnlyWatch version sparks a fascinating discussion, inviting collectors to delve into the nuances of its unique dactylonomic display and technical execution. This article explores the community's immediate reactions and expert insights into the FFC's design and functionality.
I love the novel way of showing time, and how this is done with such a thin case (compared to other makes who put crazy things under the dials, but end up with massively thick watches). I don't know how many will be made, but I would love one! Best, E.
I admire it deeply, but can't help considering it as an automaton rather than a watch. The dactylonomic display of time is so unfamiliar and non intuitive (the 10 in particular) that I can't imagine enjoying it as a time-telling device. And I'm not sure I would warm up to an armoured glove on my wrist. But all this is very personal and I completely agree with you that the production piece is more attractive than the Only watch. And I still find this piece absolutely wonderful in its own way! Tha
Thank you for sharing this special piece with us! Actually, thanks for sharing these two special pieces with us!
The way of displaying time is completely new and original, invented by FP but the conceptual question was posed by the whirly poetic mind of Coppola. It is not a limited edition but I believe someone stated that the prognosis is around 50 pieces.
From what I have been explained it is not considered an Automaton in a technical sense. This is because watches with automatons have a separate power supply to run the animation. This is “only” a different way of displaying time like it is with a digital display. The power train feeds the cams and levers directly that are connected to the fingers. I agree that the time telling is not intuitively understood but apparently it’s learned very quickly.
I’m not sure I have any body parts in that price range but I have been considering the same 😂😂
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