F.P. Journe

Alexandre Hazemann Signature. Introduction_ For the 7th year of watchmaking studies at the Lycée Edgar Faure in Morteau, we are asked to create a school watch. The subject imposed this year was to create a watch with a striking mechanism at the passage o...  

I'd wear that! Big congrats to this young budding watchmaker and I look forward to seeing more of his works. Congrats to Alexandre Hazemann of France! Definitely a very difficult brief, and one you rose to the occasion of wonderfully.

I think legibility could be improved and perhaps a better case but we are starting at a very, very high level for a watch maker who recently finished watch making school. He normally works closely with his partner Victor Monnin (green cardigan and green w...  

The F.P. Journe press release completely didn't mention Victor Monnin nor the green watch. I see these two coordinate their sweaters with their straps. Clever. I'm looking forward to the future novelties from Hazemann & Monnin! Or maybe without the ampers... 

Let’s keep an eye on these guys because they have IT, I believe.

I totally didn't realize that! Thank you for pointing that out! Good one!

Some other young talents have used this award as a springboard. Wishing the best for all of these winners, whether they choose to pursue commercial employment, establish independent brands or just follow their passion for watch and clockmaking with one-of... 

Looking forward to see his future creations

keeping the art of watchmaking alive!

Giving bright individuals a chance to express their abilities and ultimately succeed is a wonderful gift by Mr. Journe, both to these aspiring watchmakers and to the broader field of horology. I'm incredibly happy when I see young and exceptionally talent... 

I think FP does a lot to help young talents. Not only for awards but also behind the scene. He is also one of the very few who can produce like special parts and dials for the small independent companies

As Patrick said, it will be interesting to see how these highly talented young men decide to continue their endeavors in the years to come.... Thanks for the thorough report! Cheers, Filip

Looking forward to seeing their future creations!

Kudos to you both for concept and execution.

I'm always amazed by the level of technical detail and beauty in all of these school watches