F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Reserve Boutique — USD 349,000

The Octa Automatique, my first FP Journe watch, is simple yet beautiful. Parting with it for a minute repeater was a tough decision, but its elegance will be unforgettable.

As we launch this new forum it is natural to celebrate the watches we have owned or currently enjoy ... and to wonder "What if they made ..." or ask "Why don't they make?" Certainly these are valid questions in the context of an enormous and mysterious manufacture like Rolex, or Seiko. No doubt thei

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Swatch releases like MoonSwatch and Blancpain x Swatch are about fun and fashion at accessible prices. In contrast, high-end watches like AP and Journe cause hype without the same sense of fun due to their exclusivity and high prices.

Hi All, A full review of my new Dead Second Tourbillon will follow (you couldn’t escape it!) but on my recent trip through Asia (a completely indulgent long weekend of watch boutiques, parties and food) my PuristS friends spoilt me by presenting a succession of wonderful F.P.Journe pieces. What a de

Alexandre Hazemann created AH.02 Signature school watch with a striking mechanism. Collaborated with Victor Monnin. The project took 8 months, involving various stages. This creation is a stepping stone for their future independent workshop.