F.P. Journe

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...  

Given that the appreciation for finishing, interior angles, and top level finishing is so hot right now... And considering Journe has never been about especially good finishing, as you pointed out. Yes, Christian's posting about Journe's preference toward... 

Even if there is room for still better finishing, I find the movement of the CB or the regular CS to be one of the most compelling hand-wound movements. The design of the barrels, the bridges the mystery of the apparent lack of connection between the gear... 

Some people have learned to identify inwards angles and bevel and they confuse this with great watchmaking. I had a lengthy conversation with Rexhepi Rexhepi about this and this was exactly one of his clear points. (And he is no slouch when we are discuss... 

People will and can have their own definitions of great watchmaking, and at the end of the day whoever is spending their hard earned money on something has the right to value that something as they see fit. And if we didn’t have these differences then pla... 

Sorry for my belated reply to you in the other thread.

Please continue with your “belated” replies. Your knowledge and insight is very valuable to the Watch community. Thank you for always being willing to share your knowledge base. Hopefully someday I can buy you a drink and we can discuss watches in person....