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joined the Journe club
With an early Tourbillon Souverain. I really love the slightly anachronistic feel of this watch -- slightly more handmade feel than the newer version. Less perfect, but perhaps a bit more feeling. Also, it has a bit of patina, being 16 years old.
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TheMadDruid unveils his F.P. Journe Répétition Souveraine (RQ) after years of anticipation. Discover insights on this grail timepiece.
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joined the Journe club
With an early Tourbillon Souverain. I really love the slightly anachronistic feel of this watch -- slightly more handmade feel than the newer version. Less perfect, but perhaps a bit more feeling. Also, it has a bit of patina, being 16 years old. ...
Gorgeous! Congratulations
This is a living legend. Version 1, Series 2? I just returned from a two-day visit to the Journe factory, case, and dial works, so this hits home in a way that it wouldn't have before. I can confirm that the man himself lives, eats, drinks, and breathes w...
Oh my
He is right up there with Patek . I have 2 of his pieces and love them both. Best of luck. It’s beautiful.
Congratulations. FPJ are so nice that owning at least one of them in a collection is mandatory in my opinion
Wear and enjoy yours in the best of your health. Best wishes Alkiro
here you go
Perhaps not as nice as the front, but ou do get to see the Remontoir d’Égalité. ...
Congrats -- home run!
I totally understand your love for this piece and hope you enjoy it!
Love that piece!
Yes, that is such a great design. The early Journes were so, so special - the Octas, the Resonances, the first gen tourbillon, the yellow metal pieces, even the Chronometre Souverain. The newer tourby is a handsome watch, but I agree, the original design ...
Very charming and emotional piece...
This early series is one Journe that will evoke all nuance feelings a handmade piece will have. It is also one piece that you will not have to worry about scratches as it will only add charm. The history of early Journe is so interesting. It is totally a ...
wonderful early tourbillon
love the way the dial has developed too. If you have some more pictures in different light that would be grand! Best Andreas
