I actually do not like most of MOP for men, this one has happened to cross my way (5 years ago) and still has me mesmerised by its beauty. The octa calendrier is the first Journe model that caught my attention when starting my horological journey, I like ...
I would agree that many executions of MOP by other brands can be somewhat feminine, ALS is a good example of this. However I've never had this same thought about FPJ.
FPJ for me is the closest living watchartist to Abraham Louis Breguet. The estetic of his watches, movements dont need MOP dials. It´s even negativ because it distracts. He created watches who makes him immortal. The design of his watches is unique. I am ...
I understand that the dial design of FPJ in many cases is easily identifiable as FPJ, and it’s a strong design language that carries through most of the collection. And so, to your point, why distract from that. I understand this view. For me, I really li...