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I finally did it!!
Two things happened for the first time last week while I was in Geneva. After more than a dozen visits to my favourite city, I finally bought myself a watch and it was my first ever FP Journe. I had made it a point to only visit three boutiques while I was there - yeah, immense will power to limit it to to only three - the M.A.D. gallery, the Patek Salon and FP Journe. I had spotted and was impressed with the Elegante when I first saw it at the SIHH last year and unlike many of my fellow purists who have opted for the larger 48mm version, I was partial to the smaller 40mm version due to my wrist size. Some of you may have read in the Patek forum that I had very recently purchased two Pateks in the space of 3 weeks (the 5212A and the 7234A) so another watch purchase would have been bordering on being reckless and irresponsible.
But when I set eyes on the 40mm Elegante, all logic left my mind (funny how I seem to be suffering from this chronic incurable disorder) and I was soon to be the proud owner of my first ever quartz watch in more than 30 years!! The service at the boutique was exemplary as it was at the Patek Salon and the M.A.D. Gallery. I love this FP Journe and many will prefer Journe's other offerings but this is truly my favourite FPJ.. Thank you for reading!
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I finally did it!!
Two things happened for the first time last week while I was in Geneva. After more than a dozen visits to my favourite city, I finally bought myself a watch and it was my first ever FP Journe. I had made it a point to only visit three boutiques while I wa...
Huge Congrats my friend, a absolute beautiful watch and def one i am still trying to add soon .
Its a amazing watch and a perfect daily imho . Wear it in best of health
Thank you very much my friend!
I have actually caught on your fever and bought myself a salmon dial watch 3 days ago!! I know, I know - that is my fifth stainless steel watch in 5 months and my 4th in 6 weeks!!! But it is a special piece and I shall post it next week. Thoughts of you l...
You make me very curious my friend 😉
Really looking forward to see your (again) next new purchase ( i have an idea🤔but not sure yet ) . Your really on fire 😁.
I have never bought so many watches
in such a short space of time but I love them all and like to think that they are all keepers! Time will tell. But the salmon dial piece needs to be in your collection somehow!!
Million congrats
Beautiful watch. And to offer some comfort: we all suffer from that same mad disease you mentioned. It’s interesting to see such a brand using quartz in a model like this.
That is a lot of congrats!! :-)
And a million 'you are most welcome' to you! It was nice to see FPJ venturing into the non mechanical segment but in typical FPJ style, it is quite unique as the watch stops when not used but adjusts itself to the correct time when moved again! Very cleve...
Hermes
Almost like that complication on the Hermès Temps Suspendu although Hermès had a different, more romantic, purpose for this complication in mind. Haha
Exactly!!
I always wonder to myself if anyone owning that Hermes ever used it for that purpose!!
Congrats!
This line of watches is getting traction, and at a very rapid pace. I just think that’s it extremely ironic for a community called PuristPro to adopt a quartz watch so wholeheartedly. But, after handling my friends 48mm, I can see why. Btw: I did the same...
The M.A.D Gallery is a place one must visit
when one is in Geneva as is the Patek museum. I was most sad to hear that the were robbed again two weeks ago, the second over the past year. And this happened in one of the safest cities in the world. I suspect a watch collector since most of the items a...
congratulations
It must be an intense experience to get your first F.P. Journe. Quartz is not that bad. I have also a quartz watch on my list, but it not a hurry up watch. It is not a money related choice, but a watch love related choice. I want a Longines Conquest V.H.P...
You are lucky!
Your wrist can get away with an Octa Sport. I tried years ago but failed. Thanks for your reply and all the best with the VHP, one of the best quartz watches out there. Have you ever considered a Grand Seiko?! They apparently make superb quartz watches wh...
GS
I never tried a GS. i have a Seiko, but that is no GS. About F.P. Journe. It depends on which is first to my collection, a F.P. Journe or an Ulysse Nardin? Honestly, Ulysse Nardin is affordable for me. ...
Nice Seiko!
But you should really try a Grand Seiko one day as they make superb watches. As for the Ulysse Nardin v FP Journe, my advice would be buy the watch that you like more rather than which is more affordable. Sometimes, it is worth saving up and waiting a lit...
Thanks Will!
Yours looks great too!! This must be the most popular quartz watch on watchprosite!
huge congratulations Sham....
it fits you well & i think Elegante is a compelling offer from FPJ ! Best, mahesh.,
Thanks Mahesh!!
I would not normally consider a non mechanical piece but I love the dial and case shape. The special movement is a bonus!
Grats!
Seems like you are on a roll lately! The 40mm elegante is really really nice for small wrist, so I'd say great choice (as was the 7234a). In fact, in the current Journe lineup of 40mm+ diameter watches, I don't think there's any better choice than that.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Yes I would have considered a 38mm Journe when they were still available and I find it quite remarkable that they had sold very few 38mm watches when they were being produced hence their discontinuation.
Thank you!!
I saw your strap at the boutique and I was not brave enough to buy it!! So being old and conservative, I went for a dark blue strap that matches the colour of the hands! But your strap is very striking!
I totally agree!
If it was a mechanical watch, I believe the waiting list would be as long as the Bleu!
Congratulations Sham! You are on quite a roll here lately!
Fantastic looking piece that I’m very sure you’ll get plenty of enjoyment from.
Thank you very much for your generous comments.
When one says one is on a roll, it is normally when one is winning at a casino! This roll that I am on must stop but yet I am contemplating dropping by at Basel which can only spell danger!!
Huge congratulations, my friend.
I think the size is perfect on your wrist. Good thing you didn’t go smaller, judging from your wrist shot. I wouldn’t have guessed you where interested in this one, although I know you have great taste in watches. However, I’m sure this will fit in great,...
Thanks Christian for your feedback!
I must confess I have a weakness for torneau shaped watches. The fact that the Elegante is the most affordable Journe and the one I happen to like the most is most convenient!
Me too
The flat profile is so beautiful. Here is an other one I love. Vagabondage 1 ...
Just so so! Could be better. My 48 Titalyt on a bright blue rubber strap says hello!
You going to be in London anytime soon?
Actually Patrick
I have been in London now for more than 3 weeks and will leave tomorrow. Trying to sell my flat but the coronovirus is not helping! I was here in November and December too,
Thank you so much!!
It must be the most difficult quartz watch to source as there is no FPJ AD in Malaysia and most of the Elegantes sold at the London AD have diamonds on them.
I think the diamond version will appeal to certain markets
but I prefer my watches a bit more classic looking and understated. Thank you for your feedback!
Congrats again Sham! 😊
Another winner. I am a big admirer of FPJ as well and personally I think this watch offers something very different to any other high end watch. The usability, innovation as well as FPJ characteristics make this a fantastic watch for me. Enjoy!
Thanks so much for saying so!
I aim to enjoy this watch often especially the rubber strap is great for a humid tropical country like Malaysia.
Congrats Shan
Very fruitful trip 40 fits you well. Did you get additional colour straps to match your feeling of the day?
Thanks SK!
I must confess O never actually thought of getting another strap (unlike a mutual friend of ours) as I like the dark blue strap more than any other on offer. I am a boring creature of habit!!