F.P. Journe

Dear all I continue to consolidate my collection. Want to keep one FPJ only and it doesn’t have to be my current CB. If I wanted to acquire something below six digits, what would you guys recommend? Criteria in order of importance: - white metal / titaniu... 

Hi George If you are still happy with your CB, why not just keep it? You should consider it carefully before selling it. I would state, if I was to keep one FPJ, it would be a Resonance. I went with 2. Generation as it is easier and more practical than 1.... 

An annual calendar watch with a retrograde hand. FPJ Nomenclature has never been totally clea to me, but the code for this model is "Q" and is the suffix after serial no. ...  

gr8 choice on steel with an impressive dial !

Or... if you like a chronograph, a Centigraphe on the secondary market is incredible value so I don't see much downside there. A CB is a great watch but if you want something more complicated check out the Centigraphe or Calendrier, and pick the one that ... 

But only if it appeals to you. Don’t force it. It’s a watch with a a face (dial) only a mother could love! (It’s taken me several years and while I’m still not certain I think I could survive if one was on my wrist!).

Elegante 48 Quartz! Don’t touch with a barge pole Or interesting addition? Not to replace the CB, but to take the quartz slot in the collection. Thoughts?

I think it is just so cool. Just look at Alex picture from today!!! It looks great. It is super light and it sits so well on the wrist due to the curved back. It is a completely unique concept. The only problem, is its getting a waiting list by now. At th... 

...was reading up on the Elegante and came across a data point saying that FPJ makes around 1,500 of these per year on top of the sub-1,000 mechanical watches. Is that correct? Had never really thought about it that way. Always had the sub 1000 number in ... 

Those numbers you have read somewhere are complete nonsnsense. F.P.J employs around 25 watchmakers total. They make EVERY watch, including the Elegante. Production is running on max capacity and will not be increased. Number of pieces will vary a little e... 

So I did a little bit of digging the past few days: Tim Mosso of Govberg posted a video earlier this year, saying the Elegante has a run of 1,500 pieces per year and that this volume is counted separately from the mechanical series. One of the European bo... 

the 200-300 estimate of Elegante production is close to reality. Tim Mosso is way off on this one...

Beautiful!

But I really love the Chronometre Optimum. It’s 40mm in PT, it’s got one heck of a movement and the dial is very legible — which means I am inclined to keep it when I grow old and my eyesight turns to crap. Also taking the chance to thank all of you on th...  

And a great design. I really want add one. Beautiful picture!

Exactly, I find the CO to be a very important watch in terms of its concept, that’s why I bought it. For collecting purposes I would have loved to buy the Resonance or even the Tourbillon. The centigraphe is an acquired taste. I’m on the fence but tbh I k... 

But I’m there now. On an anecdote. When I meet people on the FPJ staff, I often ask them what their favorite FPJ is. It is most often Optimum or Resonance. It is collectible for sure. Just wait till it is discontinued 🙃

So gents I am seriously considering to take the plunge on the Elegante now. I have a 16.5-17cm wrist. Should I go for the 48mm or 40mm? On the smaller version, what is the diameter of the inner white dial? Would the smaller case suit a man? I don’t want i... 

My guess is that you take the 48. It is not as big as it sounds due to the shape.

Don’t be misled by the 48 in the name of the Elegante. It is actually the lug to lug length of the watch, 48mm is very manageable on smaller wrists. Here are some pics of the Elegante on my wrist which should be similar in size to yours ...  

Hello what size is you wrist. Mine is 16,3cm and I hesitate between élégante 40 and 48

I read your post with interest. I have been thinking about watches from independent makers like FP Journe? I have a 17 cm wrist and currently wear 38-41 mm watches from Patek. 38 to 39mm watches seem to fit me perfectly. How does the 42mm CO wear ? After ... 

I own a 40mm CO (which is the more popular size) and if you're used to wearing 38-41mm you'd just buy the 40mm and it'll be perfect I have a similar wrist size as you, and the 40mm is perfect!

I prefer the smaller 40mm Journe pieces as I have smaller wrists. It wears quite nice on the wrist. I wouldn’t say it’s top heavy as the watch is relatively flat. It’s a great piece to wear

Hello what size is you wrist. Mine is 16,3cm and I hesitate between élégante 40 and 48

Personally I find the Morte Second tourbillon very under valued at this moment. It will be a very nice piece to wear daily unless it becomes crazy in price.