I know F.P. Journe doesn’t officially participate in Watches & Wonders, but last year during W&W week I was invited to a luncheon at the Manufacture and had the chance to see and try on all the 2025 releases firsthand — including the two boutique Chronomè

Yes, the ultra-high end is showcasing that extreme, with years and years of waiting lists.......... tho look at the massive growth of small / niche brands: British, Asian, Japanese, Singapore.... we got what we wished for. Frankly, it's far better today t

I picked up an oem Zenith strap which had been paired with a different model as well as a clasp. While the bracelet is nice I prefer the strap and clasp combination most of the time.

And I wouldn’t trade it for a 5270 either. I was never attracted to complicated dials and the 5270 lacks emotional and aesthetic quality to me. I do see some beauty in a clean 5970 even if it’s not my kind of watch. If you offered me a 3448 I would seriou

The Octa Automatique was my very first FP watch. When the opportunity arose to acquire the FP minute repeater, I reluctantly had to let it go. In hindsight, it was the right decision. Still, the Octa Automatique is such a simple, beautiful watch—elegant i

Trying a friend’s 16202.

Hadn’t been on the wrist in a little while, and of course I failed to take a wrist shot when outside. But here’s an indoor shot. The always captivating Chronometre Bleu. I need to change the strap….

The article about dr Gschwind gave me a craving to wear my Optimum. I can’t help but think that this watch would have been something he would probably have approved of. As I’ve said before it’s not an everyday watch but one for that mood when you want to

Gorgeous pictures and such an amazing experience. Sometimes plans change spontaneously. You had the same problem with the Maldives as I did, and then something new develops, something spontaneous. And as you can see, it doesn’t necessarily turn out to be