at least a handfull of them did much earlier than Mr. Journe....AP, Panerai, Franck Muller, Hublot.....I'm not sure but i guess GP & Porsche Design had a model too !

Aug 08, 2019,01:29 AM
 

the success of FPJ on this is the overall value...
an immaculate movement architecture with a flamboyant dial at 'right' price !
Remember, for the first few years, CB was appreciated but was not as hot as today smile



P.S - Tantalum isn't expensive material, but damn hard to machine & polish.

Best,
mahesh.,

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Hump Day Bleu

 
 By: cmmnsens : August 7th, 2019-14:19
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So Bluetiful . [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : August 7th, 2019-15:37

How many models of various makers can we name in this metal?

 
 By: halgedahl : August 8th, 2019-01:22
Not so many, eh? Intrigued by its properties. FH

at least a handfull of them did much earlier than Mr. Journe....AP, Panerai, Franck Muller, Hublot.....I'm not sure but i guess GP & Porsche Design had a model too !

 
 By: mahesh : August 8th, 2019-01:29
the success of FPJ on this is the overall value... an immaculate movement architecture with a flamboyant dial at 'right' price ! Remember, for the first few years, CB was appreciated but was not as hot as today P.S - Tantalum isn't expensive material, but... 

And to you, too, N. [nt]

 
 By: halgedahl : August 8th, 2019-07:02

Many thanks! [nt]

 
 By: halgedahl : August 8th, 2019-07:01

“Hot”

 
 By: hewitgar : August 8th, 2019-04:54
I couldn’t make my mind up on this watch for several years. Then bought one. And wow! The dial (of course) but also the case (its almost got a ceramic nature to it at the same time as being metal) and the movement. One of the watches I get the most commen... 

Unfortunately, for those thinking of one..

 
 By: Skyrider01 : August 8th, 2019-18:34
The list has been closed for a few months now as it is 8 years long. And the few that are for sale on line have an asking price close to 40K.

True that..

 
 By: hewitgar : August 9th, 2019-06:56
.. a shame for anyone trying to get one now.

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: cmmnsens : August 8th, 2019-15:19