Independents

Dear all, My father is about to purchase an Urban Jurgensen Alfred. As this would be his first UJ (after years with a Calatrava), I wanted to get back feedback from those of you who’ve had experience handling and/or owning UJs before - including but not l... 

UJ is a terribly under rated brand in my opinion and I once owned a 35mm series 5 if I am not mistaken. The watch was reliable and the after sales service is dependent on there being an AD close to where you live. When I purchased the Series 5 form German... 

Thanks Sham. Very helpful feedback. As you mention Rexhepi...what do you think of his time only Chronometre? I’ve been wearing an FPJ Chronometre Bleu for a while now and I am itching to potentially upgrade. Is it a step up?

A FPJ CB is a great watch but the Akrivia RR is a excellent and perfect finished watch. 👌🏻😘

The Chronometre Contemporain is arguably two steps up on the Chronometre Bleu - the movement finishing is incomparable ie it could be the best in the business. FP Journe does not over emphasize on movement finishing and focuses more on chronometric accura... 

It was wonderful, beautiful dial, movement side was equally gorgeous....& then the teardrop lugs... Just the size of UJ irks me a bit, the dials are so classy I wish they’re >=39 Best, Mahesh.,