Press release: CHRONOGRAPHE FB Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Boutique F.P.Journe Tokyo
At a time when watch brands favoured retailers for their distribution, François-Paul Journe chose not to follow convention. He was the first to open a subsidiary and a boutique under his own name in Aoyama, in central Tokyo. Just a stone's throw from the ...
It says on their IG post that this will be “the last” of brands limited series.
What does that mean?? I’m worried… about the future of one of my favorite brands.
No special dials, no LEs.
I think this was announced a while ago. And is consistent with the announcement ending the Boutique editions too.
Sorry. But tomorrow’s Friday ! And a long weekend this side of the pond.
More seriously, I too am somewhat disappointed. I had intended to buy a Nacre Dial CS. Journe, as he has stated numerous times in the last while, is focusing on more complicated pieces. This together with the end of special dials and Boutique editions wil...
There’s always secondary market.
My dream is a resonance. It sure if I’ll ever feel good spending so much. But I would hope to get one.
My understanding is the last ever limited edition...
"The Chronographe FB, produced at 200 pieces, will be the brand's last Limited Series."
That’s why I panicked. 🫨
In reality every FPJ is limited. But this just sounds soooooo final.
I think there are many FPJ models that are more limited than 200 pieces.
Just think the regular versions with combinations RG/PT case and RG/WG dials. Say a red gold case with a white gold dial are typically quite rare.
That's a great point.
I can't imagine there's too many Rattrapante out there. 200 piece is a lot, but it is tokyo edition... I wonder how many application they will receive.
This price points makes a lot of sense
If this is a titanium limited edition rattrapante. This watch would be extremely attractive at this price point ( relatively speaking)
Last year I was wandering in Omotesando (likely the best architectures in Tokyo IMHO)
Just after Prada and Converse I spotted the big watch posters. It was the FP boutique with a funny sheet in front of the door, saying to call to book an appointment. I don't know what it means or how to read it, no more LE ever for Japan or worldwide? Any...
I used to drop in there quite a bit...
...the sales people were always very nice (of course they were...it's Japan) : )
I can see why one could think that with the two tone. Not really the case as it simply follows the design code of the Tokyo Boutique line that is even older than the Gstaad Classic
You can see the entire lineup in my original post.