The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain remains one of the most mechanically intriguing chronographs discussed within our community. The watch's origin story is pure automotive romance; François-Paul Journe originally conceived the idea after a legendary vi

And then a few years later the CTS Titane, which I ultimately bought. For both the CTS and Octa the weight of course was a factor, but also the roundness of the case, links etc. The Octa may even been the better watch aesthetically in my opinion.

No matter how many FPJs you own, somehow there’s always “that other reference” quietly living rent-free in your head. 😎 The dangerous part with Journe isn’t buying the first one… it’s realizing each model scratches a completely different itch. Curious whi

I have always appreciated and liked this model as being something special just being down to the timing functions it offers, but now after your post I have learnt and can appreciate those additional facts that add to why it is a special watch. Wear and en

I’ve been a convert since I first put this same ALU CTS on my wrist more than a decade ago. It’s a watch which is hard to understand fully (more so the design) until it’s on the wrist. Ultimately I chose its sibling that was born a few years later. For me

Here’s a different picture of my CTS at the same crossing!

…I wish I could offer something different, but it’s Friday and so it’s CTS day. I’m a little overdressed as it’s beginning to warm up here, the PM will like not require a jacket. Have a good weekend all.

F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Source: A Collected Man Ingersoll Wrist 1915

Our dear Ronald Held recently suggested that a thread dedicated to white metals was long overdue . So, here's one . The list I have compiled is as follows (in “alphabetical” order). It is certainly incomplete : so please feel free to suggest other white m

Super nice guy too. Fun fact; my first experience hands on with Journe’s Line Sport was his watch. And that changed it all, once you held one of those in your hand it all made sense. That was the impetus for me eventually buying a CTS.