Felipe Jordao's 2005 article

Thanks guys for your answers. I read Felipe's 2005 article and it indicated that the Resonance's crown was made from platinum. Here is the quote from the article.

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The crown has a wonderful knurled effect that really complements the whole ‘look’ of the watch. The only complaint is that as nice as the knurled effect is, it makes winding a little less comfortable. It is a small sacrifice to make for aesthetics though. One interesting point to note is that the crowns on the platinum cased watches are also made of platinum. This is somewhat uncommon in the industry, with most manufacturers using white gold because it is easier to work with. These little details are testament to François-Paul’s commitment to quality.

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Weng-Ho

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Winding crowns on platinum watches

By: Wengho : February 9th, 2010-03:49

Hi everyone I've heard that the winding crowns on Journe's watches are made of platinum, similar to the cases. Is this true or are they white gold like most other platinum watches from other brands? Thank you Weng-Ho

Hey there Weng...

By: BluNotte : February 9th, 2010-05:09

As best as I know from being the anal platinum guy that i am, they are crafted in White gold, just like most other brands.... Not many out there matches the crown to be in the same Platinum as the case... Sad to say, but so true to say.... Cheers Stephen

"Not many out there" May I ask ...

By: small-luxury-world : February 9th, 2010-10:38

which one? I don´t know a single one. Oliver

Felipe Jordao's 2005 article

By: Wengho : February 9th, 2010-13:04

Hi Wengho, that statement may be wrong

By: felipe : February 9th, 2010-15:43

Way back when that was written, I had spoken to someone from Journe who said there was a problem with the way the crowns were made, where they oxidized internally (or had bubbles or something like that). This caused the crowns to break. So F.P. Journe too...

Thanks Felipe ...

By: small-luxury-world : February 9th, 2010-21:20

for additional in-depth clarification. Oliver

Yoda

By: bs22fly : February 11th, 2010-08:13

Always a pleasure having a guest appearance from a master!!!

Ludovic Ballouard

By: dedestexhes : February 9th, 2010-13:57

The upside down from Ludovic Ballouard has a platinum crown. It is the only one I know. The Journes don't have a platinum crown. The article from Felipe has been corrected in the mean time. Dirk

Dirk, that is my ...

By: small-luxury-world : February 9th, 2010-14:01

level of information as well. But you never can be sure in the (crazy) world of watches. I learn something new, every day Best Oliver

Hey Oliver

By: BluNotte : February 10th, 2010-07:37

it's not only the Upside Down, of which i also was meaning to refer to when i say not many others, but even VC nowadays for their Collection Excellence Platine executes the crown in Platinum. Not only the crown, but the hands as well, and even some bridge...

Hey Stephen

By: small-luxury-world : February 10th, 2010-10:17

regarding VC I asked them (Management) a few month ago and was told something else. I know it is written in the "VC special" which is currently available, but it seems to be wrong. Cheers Oliver

Ahh ok then i do not know about that!

By: BluNotte : February 13th, 2010-20:26

Because here on the Japanese market it has been said as such, starting from last year's pocket watch from the collection Platine! But it is really difficult to tell whether the crown is really made out of Pt or not because there isnt enough space to put a...

F.P. Journe

Felipe Jordao's 2005 article

Winding crowns on platinum watches

Hey there Weng...

"Not many out there" May I ask ...

Felipe Jordao's 2005 article

Hi Wengho, that statement may be wrong

Thanks Felipe ...

Yoda

Ludovic Ballouard

Dirk, that is my ...

Hey Oliver

Hey Stephen

Ahh ok then i do not know about that!

Wonderful Irony Here

Yes you are correct Doug

De Bethune - an enormous platinum crown

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