F.P. Journe Bleu's casual black dial look-

Oct 09, 2017,08:32 AM
 

I've always been going after dials that have different appearances, whether it is via distinct incident rays of light revealing a different angle of the dial or the moon and stars at dynamic positions on a moon phase. One could argue a tourbillon has the same life like effect on a dial.

The F.P. Journe Bleu dial does this with colors ranging from black to light blue often with heterogeneous hues pending light in the environment. Here is an example of it in a dimly lit casual setting. This dial truly dances with light like no other watch I've owned!





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Haha, definitely a product of my own bias and evolved taste!

 
 By: jh8cw : October 9th, 2017-09:18
A few years ago, FP Journe was rarely if ever on my radar. But the collective experience of wearing various watches, and a series of events led me to obtain one recently. Unlike most watches I've worn, this watch truly resonates with me emotionally! In ad... 

I could not agree more. To be honest...

 
 By: NT931 : October 10th, 2017-05:00
... I love my CB. As you said, it's an emotional connection. The dial, the case, the hands, the fonts, somehow it just makes me happy . Even more so than my 5711 or my RO, the other 'blue ones' in the collection which are arguably more iconic. For me thou... 

Such amazing pictures on your thread! Alkiro and you definitely have a knack for catching the lightest blue of this watch's dial!

 
 By: jh8cw : October 11th, 2017-17:51
Two of my favorite things about the watch is 1. the shadow the hour and minute hands cast on the dial in broad daylight, and 2. the tantalum casing really makes this versatile watch a "near" everyday watch for me!

Thank you πŸ™

 
 By: Alkiro1 : October 11th, 2017-23:36
Absolutely agree about what you said. Best wishes Alkiro

Great FPJ πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 9th, 2017-12:40
That dail is just stunning . Would be a nightmare to get it right on a shot imo . Had the pleasure to see it in person a while ago . Mesmerizing πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜˜

Dial composition

 
 By: Louis Paster : October 24th, 2017-19:04
What is the dial on the Bleu made of?