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The Elegante ...

 

... is a very smart move into a deeper market for F.P.Journe. The watch has so many Journe cues - case, crown, fonts, hands, screwed dial - that you know exactly what you are looking at. [In fact many companies would love to have such strong design elements through their watch range.] And the interesting complications and finish of the quartz movement lift it above the usual. It will be interesting to see what the production numbers of the Elegante will be. Patek Philippe produce more than 10,000 quartz watches per year, approximately 25% of their total production. I doubt Journe will push it that high, but I don't feel it detracts from the mechanical watches. And quartz hasn't seemed to harm Patek's reputation.


I am going to wait to handle the new CS before I give my full opinion. In pictures the dial seems to lack contrast. And I prefer the RG version because of the extra richness over the WG/Pt combination. But as we have seen over the years with the Tourbillon Souveraine, Resonance and chronograph, Journe is not afraid to update older models, even when they are most successful.

Thanks for the pictures and commentary, FX. Always much appreciated.

Regards,

Andrew

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Geneva Week 2014: F.P. Journe

 
By: foversta : March 11th, 2014-15:01
Franois-Paul Journe took advantage of the Geneva Week this year to present two novelties, one being an evolution of an existing model, the other being... a revolution! Let's start with the most surprising watch! The Elegante is a new line of watches dedi...  

The Elegante ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 11th, 2014-15:48
... is a very smart move into a deeper market for F.P.Journe. The watch has so many Journe cues - case, crown, fonts, hands, screwed dial - that you know exactly what you are looking at. [In fact many companies would love to have such strong design elemen... 

Thanks Andrew for your input.

 
By: foversta : March 12th, 2014-12:50
being a FP Journe fan, I know that you would reply. By the way, the team of the boutique still remembers your visit! Best. Fx

I love the F.P.Journe Boutiques ...

 
By: AndrewD : March 12th, 2014-14:09
I have only visited the Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris Boutiques, but they all have a consistent and relaxed ambience that appeals to me. The focus is horological history and restrained elegance. Not too fancy, but warm and comfortable. I have had some great... 

Yes it is a surprising watch.

 
By: foversta : March 12th, 2014-12:49
and at least there are interesting ideas inside. The battery is supposed to last many many years... Thanks for your comments! Fx

I like these a lot.

 
By: drphileasfogg : March 12th, 2014-08:42
Thank for introducing this elegante lady. It is definitely something modern and elegant. These new Chronometre Souverain dial layouts are more elegant too and are a nice addition. Best, Stan

Thanks Stan for your comments.

 
By: foversta : March 12th, 2014-12:47
Maybe the idea behind the scene is that Mr buys two watches at the same time: one for him and one for his loved one... ;) Fx

Here there are...

 
By: foversta : March 12th, 2014-16:09
Sorry, I don't have time for a nice lay-out... Movement_ Calibre 1210 Electro-mechanical Patented two-rotor motor Dedicated processor, specific functions and low consumption Quartz frequency: 32000 Hz. Movement dimensions_ Overall dimensions : 28.5 x 28.3... 

Thanks FX, love the new CS

 
By: alphabeta81 : March 17th, 2014-06:45
There is a elegance there that I find missing with the current version. Big fan of this look. I am still waiting for FPJ to introduce the CB in steel! One day, one day maybe