AndrewD[HoMe Moderator]
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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 some time and was absolutely smitten with FPJ’s design. I remember, however, being a little disappointed with the level of finishing on the watch. Specifically it was the anglage that did not seem to be as well executed as those from other manufactures at this level. The overall package was still superb and the Tourbillon remains on my hit/hot list of most desirable watches, but the niggle remained in my mind.
My question really is, as F.P.Journe has gone from strength to strength as a company, has the level of finishing evolved as well? Has the move to gold ebauches made any difference? Was there watch-to-watch variability that might explain my observations? What have your impressions been?
I look forward to your candid responses.
Kind regards as always
Andrew
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Maybe a tad
By: MTF : October 29th, 2007-01:15
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 …
By: AndrewD : October 29th, 2007-13:59
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...
Pass the can opener …
By: AndrewD : October 30th, 2007-04:14
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...
