Independents

This is the only boutique in the world for Greubel Forsey. I wasn't aware of this place in the middle of Ginza - but of course, this is newly opened. Perhaps there is no other place that has more Greubel Forsey than this place on display, and can touch, h...  

Many thanks for the info, very impressive indeed. Best, Mike

Ken, Excellent visit report. I always envy those reports, because when I visit a boutique I'm so attracted by the watches that I forget to take pics. Cheers, Nilo

Best wishes Alkiro

and I am surprise how good they look on you, especially the Signature and the Double tourbillon technique. Aren't they a fair bit bigger than the Moritz Grossmann Atum/Benu you reviewed a while back? But somehow they look the same in size, circumference w... 

.. and thick, but it doesn't look THAT big on wrist.... But I may like the smaller Signature 1 or Double Balancer..... Cheers, Ken

I mean, there are many watchmakers today living and having previews from Dubai, the 5th av. in NYC is still one of most appealing places in the world, like place vendome in paris...just to mention some famous locations where GF could have placed their fir... 

With its long watch loving history, depth/ breadth, and long-time grown sophistication, Swiss brands have been seeing Japan market in that context. So, to me, it is not surprising at all that they chose Tokyo as its first boutique. May or may not very muc... 

This applies too to many fine arts areas. Z'

.. that the first boutique of F.P. Journe was in Tokyo, too.....

Says something about their understanding and appreciating of quality watchmaking. Plus, it's a big market with a relatively affluent population.

The first boutique of F.P. Journe was in Tokyo, too.

interesting and unique watches! Afraid though that the watches are too over-the-top for my taste. I lean more toward the traditional designs at the core. Thank you very much for posting. Cheers, Filip

I did have the pleasure of visiting the manufacture and spending time with the all the amazing people inside.

for a brand I like very much, with an amazing finish skill and very nice style. A place to go for sure, especially for those who never hold one in the metal. Thank you! Cheers, Mark