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I'm glad Mike H asked me to bring it along knowing some of the group had interest in seeing it in person. Your post has once again brought back great memories of the GTG!
The epitome of blue - the FP Journe Chronometre Bleu
Everyone who has ever visited a PuristSPro GTG will remeber the tables straining from the collective weight of watches placed upon them 
And no matter how well stocked a dealer, AD or Boutique may be, it is difficult to match the variety, diversity, the sheer horological breadth of what gets seen at a GTG. And while the friendships and the possibility of discussing watches with like minded people is what it's all about, we tend to post pictures of watches, and not necessarily fellow Purists (most of the time) 
And what a piece! FP Journe himself may perhaps not be known for the warm hospitality that we have experienced from all the independents we have visited but the product is truly spot on. It looks fabulous, feels fabulous. Not sure what the ownership experience is like - I have heard some 'stories' - but it's a difficult watch not to fall in love with.
The contrast between the blue dial and tantalum case is spot on and on a tan strap the watch gets a different character than on the more common blue variety. Looks more 'Italian cool' this way, at least to me
And no matter how well stocked a dealer, AD or Boutique may be, it is difficult to match the variety, diversity, the sheer horological breadth of what gets seen at a GTG. And while the friendships and the possibility of discussing watches with like minded people is what it's all about, we tend to post pictures of watches, and not necessarily fellow Purists (most of the time) So after the long winded introduction, a watch I have long admired from afar - from pictures here and elsewhere - the FP Journe Chronometre Bleu. At the last GTG I have had the opportunity to actually sample it on the wrist.
And what a piece! FP Journe himself may perhaps not be known for the warm hospitality that we have experienced from all the independents we have visited but the product is truly spot on. It looks fabulous, feels fabulous. Not sure what the ownership experience is like - I have heard some 'stories' - but it's a difficult watch not to fall in love with.
The contrast between the blue dial and tantalum case is spot on and on a tan strap the watch gets a different character than on the more common blue variety. Looks more 'Italian cool' this way, at least to me
One often hears that meeting one's heroes tends to be anticlimatic. And the CB most certainly found itself in very august company at the GTG here. Still, I cannot say it was either anti-climatic, nor that it needed to hide in any way, shape or form.
In any case - a great experience - and I can only thank the friendly Purist owner who let me play with it and photograph it
And for those of you in doubt - if you can miss it every now and again (when it's in service) or don't intend it for your only watch - it is definitely worth seriously considering. Great piece, that!
Its a stunning FPJ . It was my first time i had the possibility to hold a CB in my hand .
I have heard and read a lot about the CB but all i can say its all true what they say about it . That dail is just mesmerizing.
Great post and pics , thanks
Great post and pics , thanks
Why do the watch and background seem familiar... ;)
Thanks for this additional, excellent shot of the (same) watch! And I agree - it truly is spectacular
Hehehe ! That reminds me good memories...
This CB is really quite cool, and in that environment it was even cooler
It really is just as you described it.
So much so, that I am now trolling the net looking at some other pieces. I especially like the Havana models.
I am still not sold on the brand as a whole.
As you said, I also heard some stories about after-sales service. I have to think about this.
Tantalum, not Palladium, is the case material. Same as AP did on one of the Leo Messi models, and previous non-ambassador Limited Editions quite some time ago.
The latest version was the ROO Diver QE II Cup, in 2014, if memory serves correctly.
I bored of the watch fairly quickly....think the movement is beautiful but those cream hands always looked like plastic and I thought the printed numerals were so do....the strap was as stiff as cardboard and I upgraded to CS which I love! [nt]
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Luckily tastes differ 😊
Meaning we don't all lust after the same watches - which is definitely more sustainable 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
If we all liked the same thing imagine how long the waiting lists would be!!! Enjoy it.. [nt]
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Really nice post! Great photos too. The dial can be difficult to photograph sometimes.
I'm glad Mike H asked me to bring it along knowing some of the group had interest in seeing it in person. Your post has once again brought back great memories of the GTG!
It is you deserving the thanks 🙏🏻
Great time and you brought some really unique and spectacular pieces along 😊Will post some more when time - and if you - allow...
I enjoy your watch photos more than mine, so please post more at your convenience.
I will be posting photos of my latest ( I think you may have seen it on one of our tours) very soon.....