F.P. Journe

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Chronometre Souverain "Tricolore"

For the past year I've been falling slowly but surely in love with FP Journe watches, I'm not one of those collectors who is too hung up about the technical aspects of a timepiece but am driven by the aesthetics and the play of light on the dial and case, maybe its my inner child who knows but when I saw the yellow dialled Resonance for the first time I know my heart skipped a beat and as I delved deeper and deeper I began to truly appreciate the design and colors of the various timepieces of FP Journe, I am a fan of the steampunk genre and the original Dead Seconds Tourbillon was a perfect example of a steampunk mood in design which I truly love.

So it was only a matter of time before I acquired my first FP Journe piece and I want to share it with my fellow Purists

THE PACKAGING

The box and papers are understated but very elegant and a choice of wood and leather is truly exceptional, feels amazing.

THE WATCH

When the chance arose to acquire this very rare piece it was very hard to resist , I am sure you all know the feeling

In my research regarding the piece my understanding is that these pieces were also sold with a FP Journe Chronographe piece as a set by Swiss Fine Timing of Chicago, only 8 sets were offered and buyers were also offered a FP Journe wall clock so finding a single piece was a once in a life time opportunity

THE MOVEMENT

I love the gorgeous movement on this piece and the way the light dances off its surface, creating a very moody aesthetic

THE CASE

The case has very classical proportions and at 40mm is just right for me

The straight lugs which taper off at the end rarely touch my wrist and instead are suspended in midair

I wish the crown had an FP Journe logo like AP

THE DIAL

IMHO the star of the show, I dont think FP Journe will ever top the aesthetic feel of this dial design, its sporty yet classically elegant which is a rare combination to find nowadays and one that is perfect for me, the way the numbers change in size as it approaches the sub-second dial gives a very organic feel as if the dial is alive

Red Tipped Minute Hand

The recessed sub-second dial is a joy to the eyes

THE STRAP AND BUCKLE

In Platinum like the case

Very soft Croco strap, feels just right on the wrist

THE USER MANUAL

WRIST SHOTS

The play of light on the dial and case, a pleasure to the senses

The red, silvery white and blue are an awesome color combination and reminds of the French Tricolore and the US Flag, amazing

I want to thank Samy from Kronopassion, Allen and Brad for inspiring me and educating me about FP Journe pieces, its been a great journey so far and hoping for more discoveries in the future

Hope you enjoyed the report on my first FP Joune

S