F.P. Journe

Picked up an early, 2001. 38mm brass, straight cotes de geneve Reserve de Marche. The first series with the straight cotes was made in very limited quantities so I’ve been searching for a nice example for a while now. I know it’s the honeymoon period but

and depending on one’s taste, some Journe collectors would state that the Lune came out the least successful in the Octa family because of the use of space. I think Irl it’s not as evident as when thrown in your face on a screen. Of course some also frown

So we look at bit deeper… The Octa was designed as a base movement (automatic) with the asymmetrical layout so that it could give space to integrate different complications in to the same movement and avoid stacking. As FP says. “I don’t make hamburgers.”

Compared to the earlier Octa Reserve de Marche, I find that the balance between the hour and minute dial and the small seconds integration is more pleasan. I find it far more harmonious. I am also pleased with the change in the size ratio of the hours and

So tomorrow we should have our traditional Francois Paul Friday. Inspired by Daandeluxes post, I have decided to change the concept this week to see what FPJ you are wearing for Christmas. Here in Denmark as well as some other countries we celebrate Chris

But I tried this. I own an Reserve de Marche so it’s similar but the most basic of the Octas. It has the Otca movement which is, by now an tried and tested movement with excellent performance and a long power reserve. It is designed in a way that differen

Just fooling around in the kitchen...

Entering week 3. A calendar is needed. Perhaps a complication that can count the days?

I shamelessly copied/ took inspiration from our member dnlmgp (what a name!?) and put on my Octa Reserve de Marche, because I have been neglecting it for a period. No Vespa for me though, since it is snowing here. We stay indoors. Have a great day guys.

This old beauty is just back from its first service ever. I am over the moon with joy. Opening the package a few moments ago, I was struck with just how beautiful I think this watch is. A perfect service job by Christophe who is the watch maker at FPJ Par