AndrewD
[HoMe Moderator]
12829
Constructive discussions
Thanks Eryck,
Yes, I think these are important discussions to have. We all love FPJ as a brand, otherwise we wouldn’t be reading and posting here, but constructive criticism can lead to product improvements.
Hope your search for a Journe piece is an enjoyable journey.
Andrew
Finishing on F.P.Journe watches
Dear All, May I ask a perhaps delicate question about the level of finishing of F.P.Journe watches? I recall the first time (2005) I handled a Tourbillon and had time to go over it with a 10x loupe. I had been gazing at pictures posted on this site for so...
Maybe a tad
Dear Andrew, As a fan of FPJourne watches and also the master finish at Lange & Sohne, I've considered this issue before. click here Early FP Journe finishing was not as high standard compared to that of the design and function. They have improved a tad (...
The overall package …
Dear Melvyn Thanks for your comments. It’s reassuring to hear that the Manufacture has made progress in this area, and in the end it comes down to the overall package of design, emotion and innovation, which FPJ excel at. I am still wondering what the con...
oooo.....you're opening a can of worms
Andrew, Do you really want to go there? I was not being "obtuse".....just diplomatic. But if you want to ask............ FP Journe now makes nice gold movement plates that people can focus their attention on - beautiful. The average owner does not need to...
Pass the can opener …
Dear Melvyn I don’t mean to open any cans – just truly interested in FPJ watches and wanting to understand not only their strengths (that are apparent to all of us), but also their weaknesses. It’s a relatively young company that has come a long way and I...
Thanks
Andrew, IMHO, I don't think the topic is inappropriate. In fact, it is very appropriate. I actually had the same question as I am considering buying a FPJ watch.