F.P. Journe

F.P. Friday - continuing the brass theme

Watchfan1post from earlier this week reminded me of the lovely early era of FPJ. A time when the brand was a struggling upcoming independent watch maker. So much has happened since. The watches from this period had a lovely but inconsistent finish that patinate in beautiful ways that are not always predictable, making each piece special. It is always fun to compare when you meet other collectors. It’s a little similar to the vintage Rolex universe.

New or old, let’s see your Journe watches.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend ahead.

Christian

Here is a recent picture illustrating the shiny accents of the subdial and the solid gold dial base.

Watch by F.P. Journe, Octa, Reserve de Marche

Watch by F.P. Journe, Octa, Reserve de Marche

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Superb ! …

By: Cpt Scarlet : January 10th, 2025-14:20

Just what we need to see to ward off the January blues.

🤗 thanks my dear friend

By: ChristianDK : January 10th, 2025-18:50

Yes, those January blues … can’t wait to see the spring.

Keep an eye out …

By: Cpt Scarlet : January 10th, 2025-19:01

For Snow Drops breaking through .. ...

Oh gosh. So pretty

By: ChristianDK : January 10th, 2025-19:05

Outside is so gloomy here right now.

Same here 🤨

By: Cpt Scarlet : January 10th, 2025-19:13

Fantastic! I wish I had an FPJ to show off :-)

By: M4 : January 10th, 2025-15:12

And, I wish I had a vintage 38 mm with a brass movement

By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 10th, 2025-16:22

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Perfection on the wrist!

By: M4 : January 10th, 2025-18:38

Ah delicious looking

By: ChristianDK : January 10th, 2025-18:53

I always want to take a bite of that dial when I see a close up. It’s extremely pretty. HAGWE my dear friend.

Beautiful!

By: gary_g : January 11th, 2025-04:48

It’s never too late my friend 😄

By: ChristianDK : January 10th, 2025-18:51

But you have so many other beauties to show HAGWE

+1 for when inconsistency is a positive ! LOL

By: Jay (Eire) : January 10th, 2025-17:44

Not always the case, and also not always appreciated at the time. But like many things in life the passage of time allows a different interpretation. No brass for me today; but despite the multiplying Romain Gauthiers, it is a resumption of normal Friday ...

…people would sometimes have the dials replaced for the later ones because they were not “perfect”

By: ChristianDK : January 10th, 2025-19:04

I’ve heard a few horror stories 😱 it’s not always easy to see things clearly in the present… I’m glad to see that you haven’t given up your CTS completely. It’s so Jay, I think 🤔 I’m still kicking myself for missing this boat. Enjoy your weekend my dear f...

This is such a cool watch! Love it.

By: gary_g : January 11th, 2025-04:49

This is a very nice looking dial and watch!

By: quattro : January 10th, 2025-21:31

Thanks my friend. A piece I enjoy a lot.

By: ChristianDK : January 11th, 2025-13:04

This is as good as it gets. Wow.

By: gary_g : January 11th, 2025-04:48

Happy FPJ Friday! ...

Yes, Gary. I’m back to my CS.

By: ChristianDK : January 11th, 2025-13:07

I had a long break from it due to the incoming FB but this morning I put it on again and it surprises me how GOOD it is. To me, it is perfection. Enjoy your weekend.

I love pretty much every FPJ.

By: gary_g : January 11th, 2025-22:00

Which is a problem. One can go bankrupt this way…

Hahaha yes this I know. Every time i buy one I say to myself “this is the last one” and then my mind starts thinking about the missing pieces in my collection.

By: ChristianDK : January 13th, 2025-18:20

It’s very addictive.

Gorgeous

By: WatchFan1 : January 11th, 2025-16:54

Christian, is it plat case and WG dial? The light is playing tricks with my eyes

Hi my friend

By: ChristianDK : January 11th, 2025-17:24

Plat case and red gold dial. Funky shine as well. I love the Watch 🤗