It's just the angle...

One of the things I dislike about FPJ's watches is the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystals. They are difficult for me to photograph, so I have to rotate the dial to just the right angle to avoid reflections. More importantly than the photographic challenge, the many reflections from the crystal make it difficult to fully appreciate the dials when wearing these watches. About a year ago, I visited FPJ's repair facility in Miami. I had the wonderful opportunity to see a wide assortment of FPJ dials, uncased, without any crystals above them. Those dials are far more beautiful when you can't see reflections from the crystals.
The gray ruthenium color is the same on both dials -- the Calendrier and the Perpetuelle. The Perpetuelle dial does appear lighter because of the lighter accent colors (the rose gold hands and the lighter printing), but it is not a lighter color. And yes, this was FPJ's only perpetual calendar (limited to 99 and in celebration of the Tokyo boutique) other than the current Quantieme, I believe.
I got lucky because I happen to have the same LE number for both of these watches -- #27/99 for each. It is nice to have a matching set!

The suspense is killing me!!

By: CR : February 26th, 2019-20:24

Two more days until I see what the date and month displays say. I am crossing my fingers for a smooth transition to 1 MAR! But you never know, with these Calendrier models! [Coincidentally, for the first time ever, someone complimented me on the Perpetuel...

Please take some live shots.

By: Bill : February 26th, 2019-21:11

If you can video the change and share it with us on YouTube. Bill

It worked (though no live shot)!

By: CR : March 1st, 2019-15:25

Below is what I saw at 10am this morning. I then advanced the date on the Calendrier to 1 MAR and all was well. I did this by pulling out the crown, rotating it upwards (clockwise) 6 times to change the day from FRI to THU, and then turning the crown down...

That Looks fantastic wiht the two side by side

By: ChristianDK : March 9th, 2019-08:05

glad it turned out well

A favorite of mine in the FPJ lineup...

By: mdg : February 26th, 2019-21:26

I only wish I could get the '1' to start at the bottom with the '31' at the top. For some reason that makes more sense to me. It is beautiful in any case.

Me too but

By: tick28800 : February 26th, 2019-22:18

If you intend it as something indicating the remaining of the month it depletes the days in 31 Also some power reserve on FPJ is indicated with numbers growing instead of counting the hours left. Special watches in each sense!

Two beautiful timepieces

By: Topcat30093 : February 26th, 2019-22:56

I hope that all goes well starting late tomorrow

For sure its one of my fav FPJ watch till now .

By: Watchonthewrist : February 27th, 2019-00:22

I love the Calendrier and yours looks so good 👌🏻😘.

Double SCOOP! Both the Octa Perpetuelle AND the Octa Calendrier Ruthinium.....

By: ChristianDK : February 27th, 2019-08:30

You really caught two rare and sought after pieces here. Congratulations!!! The Calendrier is perhaps one of the most iconic watches in the Octa line. The big retrograde hand of the date is so recognisable and really adds a lot to the character of the wat...

Thank you Christian. The Perpetuelle dial is ruthenium as well, which you may know...

By: CR : February 27th, 2019-17:47

It's the same gray color as the Calendrier. I too had the same initial reaction to the Perpetuelle. It was a risk. I didn't know if I would warm up to a two-tone watch. However, I quickly grew to love it. It's very different (and of course much lighter) t...

Interesting, because I always thought the Octa Perpetuelle was more mat..

By: ChristianDK : February 28th, 2019-04:11

I was aware they are both Ruthenium but it seems more mat i pictures - or is that just the angle? Yes its funny with the two tone. Im not that fond of two tone watches - but someone pointed out to me, that perhaps it is not really a two tone watch, but mo...