ChristianDK
[F.P. Journe Moderator]
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yes, Bruno - this is true
First it is black polished done by hand. I have seen this work- it has to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT - or you can see it. Then it is covered repatedly (15-20 times) by a transparent blue varnish (again a manual process). between each coat (that has to be perfect and even), the varnish needs to set and dry. IF the tiniest spec of dust gets on the dial, it is visible and so it will be discarded.
The seconds subdial is the same process, but with less layers. It is obviously done seperately and it gets inserted in to the main dial.
Enamel is difficult, but when you think about, this is probably more difficult.
The dial is unique to FPJ and the technique was invented by Journe in his dial factory "Les Cadraniers", just outside Geneve.
Final receive my CB
Very exciting to get my CB. It’s really a simple yet complicate piece. ...
That is a stunner
I love that watch, not a very big fan of journe but some pieces are just to die for!!!!
Great watch
This one is a fantastic watch to have in a collection--even if cost is no object!
Hey Dustin - huge congratulations
I think you will love it. Be sure to take it out in the sun and play around with it. It is such a rewarding piece. A lot of nice moments with the dial and rock solid Chronometre. Please let us know how it works out for you and don’t forget to post some pi...
does anybody know more about the dial
it's no secret that it's the most expensive dial in a Journe watch kind of strange to put it in the cheapest Journe watch Anyway, not so long ago I spoke a friend about the mesmerizing dial and he asked me how it's possible to get all these reflections an...
yes, Bruno - this is true
First it is black polished done by hand. I have seen this work- it has to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT - or you can see it. Then it is covered repatedly (15-20 times) by a transparent blue varnish (again a manual process). between each coat (that has to be perfe...
So ....
The most difficult dial Tantalum, much more difficult to shape and polish then gold and I believe even more difficult than platinum The CB should in fact be the most expensive chronometre souverain... Mr Journe is a genius watch maker but very bad in math...
Yes, and this is true ...
Launched just after the financial crisis. This is what FP did, because he felt it was needed at the time. Don’t think like PP or Richemont. If he gets an idea then there is a very likely chance it will end up that way. That’s what you learn once you get t...
Journe also knows that once you have one of his pieces, it's almost impossible to stop at one!
Therefore, by offering the CB as his "entry level" manual wind watch, he gives incredible value which only boosts "brand equity". I love the fact the CB is so special (via difficult dial and tantalum) and yet priced at entry level.
That’s amazing knowledge detail
Thank you for the expert explanation. Try not to follow those INS people talking but I have to admit It surprised me myself I like it more than my H
big congratulations...it is a wonderful watch !
wear in the best of your health.... Best, mahesh.,