Jay (Eire)
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Here we go.....Jade Dial CS, Havana Hands/Markers, Sub-Seconds and PR Sapphire Cut Outs. Are you listening Geneva (or Santa Claus)?
Nov 13, 2020,08:30 AM
For some time I've wanted a Journe with a MOP dial. Don't know why, but something about the execution of MOP on Journe dials caught my attention early.
Then, I came across the Jade dials. And some other various stone dials which were done upon customer requests and for special collaborations.
Of course if you were a big collector (or more accurately I think a big spender) then certain Journe pieces with these beautiful dials is not beyond reach. I would guess that even for a moderate collector (spender), and this is all relative of course as we are still talking about significant amounts here, these watches are possible.
BUT, I don't want a Optimum with a Jade or MOP dial, or any of the other higher end pieces which may be granted by the Manufacture if your relationship is sufficient. I want a CS with a Jade or MOP dial ! And that ain't happening for me so it is a true grail.
Here's a picture of a Jade Optimum (source unknown). And also a picture from Journe of the CS Havana, as I would pair the Jade dial with those hands.
I would like the PR and the Sub-Seconds to be cut-outs on the Jade, and ideally sapphire (like the CTS). Hour markers and minutes track as you see them in the CS Havana.
Picture Credit : F.P. Journe
Picture Credit: Unknown / Internet (If anyone knows who took this picture feel free to mention).