F.P. Journe

Jay (Eire)
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CB, the other side.

With the discussion below about the dials, and the switch about 20 years ago from the earlier grainy dials to those that lost that shimmer but were more stable long term, I was inspired to flip my CB around today and enjoy the rose gold calibre.  (Note, if you haven’t read that thread please do as Christian added some colour which may be nice to know for some of you about the rationale for the switch). 

The calibres as most of you will know also saw a transition in terms of material, from the now much sought after brass to these gold calibres.

To many, or most, of us I think the switch was a definite improvement.  Aesthetically the gold is more pleasing to look at, and seeing the warm hue of the CB movement against the dull tantalum case has always been something I’ve appreciated.  

Many of us won’t argue that Journe calibres are often best appreciated at a slight distance, finishing never been the utmost focus and perhaps the construction/layout and function being what’s most appreciated.  To this point the gold gives us a little bit of something to enjoy, if beveling, stripes and interior angles do not.