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I was fortunate in that the Assistant boutique manger with whom I have the relationship in London I had known for some years and followed him through a few Richemont brands prior to his move to Journe. My first two Journes were purchased in the pre-owned marked - Rose Good Havana CS and 1st Generati

When all is said and done these are all discretionary, non-essential purchases and we all come at this from different angles. Given the production numbers of FPJ and the personal involvement of FP in allocation (possible due to the small numbers) control over boutique distribution is tighter than mo

I had previously commissioned a piece from Kari Voutilainen so learned a lot about myself in that process when it comes to making choices from an infinite pallet. I suspect it makes life a lot easier for the Artisan when then customer has a plan and sticks to it!! 😉

So we started with a 126500LN - this one. This was the first speed bump. I had paid the deposit and awaited delivery of the Daytona from my AD but in the meantime the model changed from the 116500 to 126500. One of the changes related to the lug design. The 126500 has symmetrical lugs whereas the 11

Removing the crown guards was the biggest issue. This was the first 126500 they had modified. The lugs on this model are different from the 116500 - which were asymmetrical and thinner on the crown side. Initially they were reluctant to remove but found a way to make it work.

After 20 months with the team at Artisans de Geneve I received my homage to the 6263 ROC dial Daytona - Pink Beach. Rolex never actually made this particular watch but I wanted something that while modified was sensitively undertaken. With your response - a seasoned collector intrigued by the piece

He’s been a Season Ticket holder for the past two decades and just about old enough to remember the Invincibles of the 2003/4 season - undefeated in the EPL for the entire season - first time in over 100 years in the Football League and the only time in the EPL history. Crunch match coming up on Sun

And I really like the strap with this one - great pairing. No FPJ for me today - going with this one.

I have only ever owned one Japanese watch - received as a gift for my 16th birthday back in the 1970’s. About 6 years after the quartz revolution we started to see some nice analogue quartz watches - and this the model I received. Still remember the tagline ‘Seiko - some day all watches will be made

We attended an engagement party yesterday afternoon so I swapped out the Speedy for another of Captain’s favorite manufactures - with this Santos Dumont.