Horological Meandering

I had seen them in pictures, but when I visited the Paris F.P.Journe Boutique recently I was able to view two delightful pieces from this collection. Firstly there are mother of pearl (MOP) Boutique Editions of the Chronometre Souveraine, the Octa Automat...  

But these are quite nice. I prefer the moonphase, but thats just me.... A

but so are clothes like a dinner-jacket as well. For special occassions I would love to own one of these. You (or at least me) don´t need them that often, but when you wear them it is just perfect MOP is great for special occassions, but it doesn... 

... especially when applied decently (and tastefully) as in this case. These watches are real beauties. Regards, Marcus

best, Horo

...the black MOP Resonance. MOP can be a tricky addition to a "man's" watch, but oh, that black Resonance.... If only we had a Journe forum. Cheers, pplater.

... and I think I could pull it off. As to the Journe Forum, you know your soaking in it. ;-) A...  

In fact, is that mine before the previous owner sold it to me?

Congratulations if so, but I'm not talking to you any more. PM me with all the gruesome details. Andrew

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... the MOP dials look so different under changing conditions. I'm sure your photos will be lovely. Hopefully you have something of the Octa Automatic Reserve as well? Andrew

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... happy with any Journe pieces. Andrew

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How accurate have you found your Journe to be over the years?

I don't own a Journe! But Andrew does! Fx

Only observations on n=2 ... ... but the Octa RdM does +1 second per day after its service last year and prior to service (its first in 9 years) it was doing +3 to 5 seconds per day. ... and the DS does +5 seconds per day. However, it gains 5 seconds EVER... 

That's an impressive record for the 2 FPJs you've had. I've generally noticed that when one get into the upper stratosphere of horology (e.g., FPJ, Lange, DuFour, Patek, etc.), the presence or non-presence of "COSC" certification becomes an absolute irrel... 

which is always a good thing. Did you get to see anything new in Platinum? Something with a special new dial technique? Keep the watch pictures coming. Best, Tim

I have a few more Journe related topics to share, but nothing on new dials. Always like to be surprised by Journe. Quite a remarkable laboratory if ideas given that Francois-Paul is so dominant a figure. Andrew

A true innovator. Can't wait to see the official releases. Best, Tim

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They are gorgeous. I don't see myself ever wearing an MOP dial, (not in Queensland anyway ) but I can appreciate how beautiful some, like these, can be. Best, QJ

... every state! Pleased you enjoyed seeing them. Andrew

and you prove me once again that I was right

... producing under 1000 pieces per annum, they do a remarkable job keeping the lines interesting and innovative. Andrew

...but the salmon and MOP on the RG CS is creeping me out. Something weird and fleshy about that one. Daos

Those blue numerals look great on the MOP dial, to my eyes. Thanks, Vte