F.P. Journe

It has taken a long amount of time, but The Big Apple has finally been graced with its own F.P. Journe boutique.

The new New York City (NYC) boutique features a unique layout that is more private club than actual traditional watch boutique. The emphasis here is for the brand to get to know the client and for the client to get to know the philosophy behind the brand. The watch store is divided mainly into two sections; the smaller front section displays but a few timepieces, while the larger rear section appears to be more of a private club with a bar, comfortable lounge chairs, coffee tables, and a library of watch books. Combined with an expert staff, the store gives a unique impression that time slows down, an impressive feat considering the fast way of life in NYC.

The store features high ceilings and a comfortable atmosphere with unique local NYC touches. On the walls near the bar, there are inlaid wood panels that are particularly indicative of the Empire art-deco style. Another wall features a mural of a skyscraper in an art-deco theme. The clean, purposeful, and delicate lines of these art deco walls are harmoniously blended with the F.P. Journe timepiece.

Special appearances were made at the New York City Boutique Grand Opening by Monseiur Journe, Monseiur Pierre, many PuristS, and many special watches! Enjoy the photos!

Note; all photographs are for use expressly on PuristSPro website only.

thank you for sharing
great survey of
one of rare boutiques I saw
that even from pictures radiate
friendly warm atmosphere

Best
Damian

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Wish we could do it again. 

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That's a must see on my next trip to NYC.

Best,

Jed

By sheer luck I was in town for my youngest sisters wedding. I was invited to the opening by Ashley, and my wife was kind enough to watch our children while I was there. It was a very interesting and enjoyable time.

When I was in the NYC boutique, I was looking at the watch you have on your wrist!  It was a must see! 

Damn, I wish I had been there.  I was either at the office working nearby, or in Tokyo then....
Peter is a wonderful person.

Thanks!

Ken

Wished you were there. But I wished I was in Tokyo too.

Peter is indeed very good, an asset to the new F.P. Journe boutique.

At least you're not too far away from it all.

Hi Patrick:

Thank you so much for posting the pictures.  I am glad that Josh and I were in a few pictures with you.  Two watch events in one week: the Montblanc dinner and then Journe.  I cannot wait for the Lange event next year.

You are a true gentleman and it was very enjoyable to share wonderful conversations and a few laughs with you.

Josh and I do look forward to the next time we meet - whether in California or once again in New York.

With warmest regards - Mark

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It was a great pleasure to meet you and Josh as well. It was especially interesting to meet another fellow Montblanc pen appreciator, as there aren't many among us.

I am looking forward to the next opportunity to wine, dine, and share laughs with you and Josh in New York again. I am very thankful to PuristSPro and Montblanc for giving us the opportunity to meet.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to Journe on the new boutique.

- SJX

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Thanks for the brilliant report and pics....!

I can't take credit for all the pics. But I will take credit for the short report! Thanks!

Excellent photos!

Excellent night it must have been!

Cheers

Stephen

I can't take all the credit for the photos, because they were taken by a professional photographer.

It was indeed an excellent night as there were many PuristS there. Wished you were there too, you were on my mind during this event.

Must have been good especially getting to see the Bleu blue blu!

Cheers

Stephen

Congratulations to FPJ. And thanks for posting.

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It looks great. Would love to visit it some day. I will.

Thanks for sharing.

Vte

Hopefully, you'll make your visit sooner than later... Besides, the great City is always worth a visit. The F.P. Journe boutique is also within walking distance (about 20 minutes walk) of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Both require a visit.

It's truly a great brand with a great philosophy.

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One day I too maybe fortunate enough to attend such a marvellous occasion.

Thanks Patrick! You captured such an amazing event perfectly! With so many familiar faces I feel as I was almost there. The boutique looks fantastic.

You were mentioned, more than once I might add. You were also very missed.

A very special PuristS member had a very nice bottle of wine that was set out to breath for a while; a percentage was left in case some unexpected special guests decided to surprise us.

Missed you very much and we wished you were here!

... while looking at the pics, we jst think about how cool it would be to be able to hear what they are talking about

K.

There was a large amount of conversation about watches in both English and French. A very large amount of French was spoken at the event; unfortunately, I don't speak French so I was unable to fully comprehend the discussion.

Whatever the conversation was, it was very enjoyable. Wished you were in attendance so we could've had our own conversation.

Wish I also could have been there!  And the new boutique looks amazing.