Alex83
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Journe Octa Calendrier MOP dial
not a new addition....just a watch that I could spend a full afternoon picturing.
Yes, this is the same watch in all the pictures; How many faces do you see? 
According to Geneva's boutique 15 pieces were planned for production, but they stopped at 10 as the dials kept breaking and FP got tired; if Patek has a MOP dial rejection rate > 50% (according to my last visit to the manufacture), how many did Journe threw away to get the 10 done?
Cheers,
Alex
Nb: specially dedicated to my pal Doosik who's love for FPJ has well been made clear.
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Journe Octa Calendrier MOP dial
not a new addition....just a watch that I could spend a full afternoon picturing. Yes, this is the same watch in all the pictures; How many faces do you see? According to Geneva's boutique 15 pieces were planned for production, but they stopped at 10 as t...
Wow, superb dial! Thanks Alex!
Your post makes me think that I shot an Octa Zodiaque yesterday. Fx
Merci Francois
...this one is my special baby. Share those pictures of the Octa Zodiaque! Cheers, Alex
A rare watch and even rarer material
I wouldn't acquire a MOP decorated watch for me but this is very original. Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures Alex. Cheers, Mark
Some wrist shots
thanks Mark, indeed a rare bird...I guess with MOP either you love them or find them a bit awkward. I am quite fond of them, I think one piece of MoP in the collection adds some "spice"; this one in particular seems to be quite wearable to me. Cheers, Ale...
Fantastic piece and photos...!
The black MOP in your Calendrier is just sublime... Subtle when you need it to be, yet can really be fired up when you want... I also love the added detail of polished metal window frames for the month and day that are only available for these MOP dials. ...
Thanks my friend!
can't get enough of this piece, trully special to me.. Did you get the MOP optimum?? Just saw your pictures, quite a nice dial, would love to see it in the flesh! On the other hand I am impressed with your engraved pair, the tourby and the resonance!! I a...
Really love the MOP dial on your Journe Octa
Great pics and thanks for sharing! cheers robin
Thanks Robin!
glad you like them, I really cherish this one! ...I just read about your Lange loss my friend...that is terrible and I feel for it; for sure will keep an eye open and hope they will be recovered soon!!
sigh those Langes are Ken's
It\'s very sad indeed. All of us are helping him keep a look out now Cheers Robin