Testing this new costum strap for my Chronometre Bleu

Oct 27, 2019,02:02 AM
 

A lighter blue than the standard and with a tanning with contrast. Otherwise made to the exact F.P. Journe specifications. Jean Rousseau, Paris.


The issue I have had with the standard strap is that as it gets older and sweaty, it will look almost black. I will see how this works out in the long run. As usual,  the IPhone doesn’t respresent colors very well, but I can say It is quite a lighter shade and it gives the watch a more informal feeling than standard blue.








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That is a sophisticated and very beautiful piece!

 
 By: tempus : October 27th, 2019-02:17
Always nice to play with different straps. Feels like a new watch than! Enjoy! Best Tempus

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-03:38
Yes, getting a new strap is the next best remedy when we have a craving for more watches. The. CB is difficult to pair, since the blue is so distinct. I feel this turned out ok and is still something different than the original blue.

Well chosen Christian !

 
 By: mahesh : October 27th, 2019-02:48
Strap looks good, pretty close to the standard.

Thank you Mahesh

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-03:09
Jean Rousseau Paris has the specific drawings for the standard strap so they can do it exactly or with variation to the standard.

Great choice Christian....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 27th, 2019-03:28
The strap looks perfect and mirrors the subtle shade difference in the sub dial. Enjoy πŸ₯‚

Yes, that true !

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-03:38
Hadn’t thought about this detail. Thank you so much, Cpt.

Thanks Christian...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 27th, 2019-04:01
This looks like the perfect watch for you as it fits your wrist very well. Have a great weekend.

I feel that it is..

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-07:11
Being 39 mm and quite flat, it is exactly as I like it. I appreciate your kindness, Capt. A great weekend to you also

Looks good Christian.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : October 27th, 2019-03:46
I agree it can be hard to pair, if you are trying to be a close match with the blue. I find it works very well if you go for a strong contrast (orange, green/camo or the turquoise I recently picked up). The below is my usual alternative to the blue/navy s...  

Grey works really well. I have one as well.

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-06:14
And Also plays well with the Tantalum. I have an old cognac brown custom strap from Camille Fournet that I like. The green I have to pick up next time. Thank you, my friend πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

Spectacular match

 
 By: keks : October 27th, 2019-03:49
Looks amazing!

Thank you, Keks :-) [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-07:06

The only hyped watch I'd buy currently.

 
 By: Pour le MΓ©rite : October 27th, 2019-04:24
Sadly, it's unobtainable through officials.

It is a future classic.

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-07:07
Very simple and with lots of horological quality under the styling.

LOL thank you πŸ™ [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-07:08

Top combo! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2019-05:45

Thank you πŸ™ mon ami! [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-07:08

Looks amazing Christian

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : October 27th, 2019-12:03
Glad to know JR has the exact specs for FPJ. Does it come with the quick release curved spring bars ? It’s only until very recently that I’ve discovered that straps with the curved spring bars look nicer straps with the normal straight springbars.

Thank you 😊

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-12:08
Yes they come with the quick release spring bars. When I mentioned that I wanted it to the exact specifications (except the length and leather) the lady pulled out a CAD drawing from FPJ with exact measurements and specs.

I promise I will report back down the line.

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 27th, 2019-23:52
Otherwise don’t hesitate to ask about it. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

thank you so much for your kind words, Luca :-)

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 28th, 2019-13:57
I have had various experiences with JR, but I think this time it went really well. I think tomorrow I will take some more pictures of it to keep, so I can see how it develops. best, Christian BTW i love the light blue strap in your profile pic!

Thank you so much

 
 By: ChristianDK : October 29th, 2019-04:01
I agree - not lighter than this. However, I suspect it will get darker with time.