ChristianDK
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A friends Watch….
I always found the stone dials fascinating. Incredibly difficult to make but they complement the materials of a delicate tourbillon and it’s Its golden warm backplate perfectly.
My favorite was always the jade stone dial but I was unsure if the natural ruby was too much. Not because it’s isn’t beautiful but because of its strong color. Is it a bit too much in the long run? My friend wore this piece over some days in Geneva and as I had time to observe it on his wrist, in many different settings, I have to say I have fallen in love with this piece. It is different from when you see it in pictures. It is deeper and warmer. IMO absolutely not too much and a very different beast to the other Journe Tourbillons.
Watches must be seen on the wrist and pin a context to be evaluated properly. This was I nice reminder.
While it has a strong presence It also has a balance. I think part of this is, that my friend kept it on the Pt bracelet. There is nothing to interfere with the dial. A bit like the 5131P. Clearly it’s not an everyday piece but the watch exudes refinement and artistic vision. It has made a lasting impression on me.
Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.
Thank you to the owner for letting me play with this unusual and wonderful watch.
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A friends Watch….
I always found the stone dials fascinating. Incredibly difficult to make but they complement the materials of a delicate tourbillon and it’s Its golden warm backplate perfectly. My favorite was always the jade stone dial but I was unsure if the natural ru...
Wow!
You know, I’m thinking since it’s not an everyday watch you could get your friend to send it to me on the days he isn’t wearing it. What do you think?
I find both are a bit beyond an everyday watch.
I think the combination of a Tourbillon and the refined stone puts it in another category. It’s just an other feel. For me at least
Looks totally spectacular Christian, thanks for sharing this stunning FPJ! ;-) As you said, these artistic dials have to be seen in person in order to be fully appreciated, but I think I'm getting a pretty good idea already! ;-))
In agreement re the huge charm of a platinum bracelet, I do in fact have a 5131/1P and, personally, I never even considered taking off the P bracelet! (It is reminiscent of this one, by the way! ;-) Cheers.
My pleasure, dear Fab!
I know you have several pieces that I would put in this category. A category where Patek is unbeatable IMO. I’ve only tried the 5131P once. It is an impressive beautiful piece. I agree, it belongs together with that impressive bracelet. And yes, it is rem...
Definitely a watch that needs to be seen in person.
I was like you lucky to see this one on the wrist . That dial is so beautiful and amazing 🤩 ...
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I love everything about this watch. Everything. Wow fantastic with that bracelet too.
It looks so beautiful in person my friend
Was lucky our fellow Purists was in Geneva too with this watch so i could try it on my wrist . That dial is So gorgeous
It is stunning, and for certain the bracelet just compliments or even amplifies that dial.
But I’m still drawn to the Jade, very much so. I think the Jade remains my number 1.
You are absolutely right about seeing piece on the . wrist
The FPJ with a tone dial is stunning. I dearly miss mine as it’s stuck in the locker In Singapore and hope to unite with it soon . Nothing compared to the red one but after the dial change it does look stunning . It’s become so precious now with price sur...
Amazing, my friend. I didnt know you had this one. Congratulations. I would love to see it one day :-)
Is it Lapis? When you say change of dial, did you have the manufacture swap dial on your Tourbillon?
This is my fav FP Journe!!!
I am a complete sucker for stone dial and this beautiful ruby stone dial is .....gorg!!!