F.P. Journe

Last weekend I spent Christmas in Tokyo and and visited the Tokyo boutique hoping to see the Chronometre Bleu in person. Unfortunately the boutique had not received one yet but they did have another unexpected treat, the Octa Perpetuelle. I had never really considered buying the watch, that is until I put it on the wrist.

The combination of the ruthenium dial, polished titanium case, and rose gold hands, crown and pusher is IMHO absolutely beautiful. The design of the dial and innovative leap year indicator just perfect. The new bordeaux straps are much redder then in the past and the croc is on both sides of the strap. The watch also comes with a black croc strap with a new rubber lining!!! This is awesome particularly here in Asia where the humidity is a persistent problem.

The watch has a certain lightness yet still feels substantial. The watch winds faster thanks to the 1300.3 calibre. The rotor spins effortlessly with virtually no friction. Adjusting the date is so much easier then the Octa Calendrier. The sliding lock makes accidental advancement impossible.

I left the boutique a bit shocked by this unexpected decision and I couldn't be happier! Thanks to the lovely Nakamura-san for giving me the subtle to push I needed to make the plunge and a gracious host of the boutique. Happy New Year!!!

May I ask, where is the leap year indicator

thanks,

During the month of February a small indicator appears.

What a way to start the New Year.

Congratulations on your purchase....be seeing you in Shanghai

... especially with that red strap!! Congratulatons and happy new year,

Andreas

Thankfully, my credit card limit is unbending.  Happy New Year

Very special indeed.

Happy New Year and all the best to you!

my cup of tea! Does it come in hand wind version?

Mech.

A manual version would have be interesting but Journe made the decision to keep it as part of the Octa collection and therefore automatic only.

else the hole in my pocket cracks wider hahahaha

Mech.

Massive congrats Brad!! The 'wow' factor can be felt from here!

Which i would have pulled on if it were not an automatic!

Cheers

Stephen

wonderful acquisition and such a nice surprise. wear it in good health.

Sayako is really a dream to work with.  An extremely helpful and friendly young lady. 

Congratulations Brad on making the new acquisition.  It's definitely an important acquisition and a beautiful watch.  Big fan of the titanium cased ruthenium dialed models. 

Having seen the new Bleu watch at the Madison Avenue boutique; I found it to be an overly shiny dial.  However, another family member who recently saw the same piece at the F.P. Journe boutique in Paris found it to be breathtaking.  I hope that you see the Bleu soon! 

Hope to see that one when we (finally) get together...(I'm still on the road)

happy new year!

eric

Congrats on your new addition. 

Gorgeous watch, my friend!  I love it!  The dial is particularly compelling.  The rose gold and ruthenium is a fantastic combination.

Enjoy your new beauty!

Cheers,

Daos