F.P. Journe

I went for another in blue dial that I personally found more captivating and inspiring at the time. I keep wondering whether I should have bought the Chronomètre Bleu instead back in the days…!

Jan 04, 2024,22:25 PM

I saw this one at their boutique in Geneva a few years ago before the market went crazy. The iridescent blue as shown on your picture comes out only when viewed from certain narrow angles, whereas in most other circumstances the dial looks mostly dark blue or even black. If my observation is wrong, please let me know as I only had the chance to see the watch in the boutique near a window on a relatively cloudy day.

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One of the most overhyped watches of all time

By: Cozmopak : January 4th, 2024-21:36

And for good reason! A good dealer friend let me borrow this beauty just so that I could appreciate the dial. Truly stunning. ...

The market went down quite violently, lately, though. As many other hype pieces.

By: amanico : January 4th, 2024-21:38

Very true

By: Cozmopak : January 4th, 2024-21:40

Still selling for crazy numbers though, in my opinion

I dont think the CB dropped much in price but I don’t think price discussion a great subject for WPS ;-)

By: ChristianDK : January 4th, 2024-21:53

In 2019 it was just over retail 😭

By: Carlos22 : January 5th, 2024-02:45

Yep, right.

By: amanico : January 5th, 2024-08:57

Yes it is truly stunning

By: ChristianDK : January 4th, 2024-21:56

And it just gets better and better with time. A true keeper. Overhyped- I don’t think so as it is still very sought after.

This is very true

By: Cozmopak : January 4th, 2024-22:01

It is truly beautiful

I went for another in blue dial that I personally found more captivating and inspiring at the time. I keep wondering whether I should have bought the Chronomètre Bleu instead back in the days…!

By: LX (Alex) : January 4th, 2024-22:25

I saw this one at their boutique in Geneva a few years ago before the market went crazy. The iridescent blue as shown on your picture comes out only when viewed from certain narrow angles, whereas in most other circumstances the dial looks mostly dark blu...

Hi Alex,

By: mblum3 : January 4th, 2024-22:33

I just saw your post of the Jaeger and remarked about the blueness of the dial!

Yes, it changes in different light.

By: Cozmopak : January 4th, 2024-22:35

It is quite captivating to be honest.

I would love to see a list or pics of the best blue dials ever made.

By: Gary Shaw : January 4th, 2024-22:56

I bet the CB is near the top of that list.

De Bethune Starry Seas, VC Overseas 3rd Gen, and… Meistersinger(!) has mesmerizing blue dials

By: Carlos22 : January 5th, 2024-02:51

I would like to also mention early Lange 1 ref 101.027

By: smironov : January 5th, 2024-15:25

Back a decade ago I was choosing between CB and this Lange and decided I prefer the latter. It has 2 beautiful hues of blue on the dial and, although the market is favoring CB, I am very happy about my choice.

More great blue dials that spring to mind Patek 5100G, Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor SS

By: smironov : January 5th, 2024-16:07

IMO the hype is legitimate as it pertains to the watch and dial itself (not discussing price). When I got mine, I had my choice of several Journe pieces at the AD. The dial is truly a work of art and the gold movement…enough said!

By: Obeezy : January 4th, 2024-23:33

A watch like no other when it came out and still today whether

By: hora12reborn : January 5th, 2024-05:44

hyped or not.

Don't know about the hype but it is a truly special piece M. Out of the Journe pieces I do have, the CB is my favorite and a fixture in the collection ❤️

By: holdemchamp1225 : January 8th, 2024-15:48

If you haven't already added one, I highly recommend it 😉 ...