F.P. Journe

This old beauty is just back from its first service ever. I am over the moon with joy. Opening the package a few moments ago, I was struck with just how beautiful I think this watch is. A perfect service job by Christophe who is the watch maker at FPJ Par...  

Very elegant Christian.

the pictures dont really show the sparkle from the texture. I think I will need to get the new Iphone. But I will bring it to London when we meet.

You mean it looks better than the photo?? How is that possible?!

Do you know how many of the Boutiques have watchmakers？In some respects Paris seems like a less logical choice given the proximity to Geneva, compared to NY or HK for example.

I will try to find out. the service department in Geneva is no more than a handful of watchmakers. I think it could be a question of finding a watchmaker of the right quality. Christophe had many years experience with Patek before moving to Journe Paris. ... 

They can service everything except chiming watches, Optimum, and I believe the Resonance. The most problematic of all services is the Optimum, since FP wants it to be close to him due tho the complexity of the escapement.

I know Paris can do the Resonance but not chiming watches as you say. I also heard the QP takes a lot of skill.

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My association with FPJ are always like my thoughts of a Lange 1815: a watch that could easily be worn by a character in a western movie. For instance worn by a head of a rail company, or from a big landlord. Both watches would fit perfectly to that era o... 

I especially see what you are saying in the early pieces. Some people also see a bit of steam punk in these early pieces. Especially the ones that have patinated a lot. The case is still untouched. I am very particular about that.

I can't tell if that is rose or yellow from this angle. I had a similar one and the dial was like a brownish yellow. Beautiful but transitional period.

It is rose but I think your description of brownish yellow is not far off. It can sometimes be difficult to tell.

Enjoy it to the max

Opening the box today was such a surprising pleasure. I had forgotten just how much I love it 😻

Looks nice, great strap choice!

Very tasteful imo. M4

I think It works well to lend all the attention to the dial.

Nice strap combo as well! Enjoy!

Hope you are comin for theGTG?

Please hold a seat for me, I am 90% there just have to sort a few things out! Does it start at a certain time? Just asking for flight arrangements

try to shoot Mike H a PM. Ibooked flights and hotel this morning.

will do, thanks!

your next strap should have a silver lining Silvery dial in FP Journes wahes are very sought after. CONGRATS!!!