F.P. Journe

- some 40C on the ground - looking at snow covered mountains - humidity close to zero (desert!) - freight trains with two layered ship containers, the trains being litterally "miles long" - and ca. 650 wind mills generating all the electricity into the Coachella Valley All weird. Almost outer space.

Beach Hazards Statement Severity: Moderate Possible threat to life or property Weather Event Onset 2:00 AM (PDT), June 13 Description * WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 14 to 16 seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip

Cheers, HSTE

which is why I sold it years ago. Very "70ies". Cheers, HSTE

Cheers and happy weekend! HSTE

The Chronometre Souverain was always a grail for me. It might be one of the entry watches for the Journe brand but for me it is THE Journe I wanted as a first. Of course I would love to add more in the future despite how hard it is to get one! The watch has been with me for several months now althou

This tonneau case with its welded lugs is an endless source of pleasure for me. Wishing everyone a great weekend! Best, Emmanuel Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo ref. 5098P-001

Won this in an auction insanely cheap. Amazing chrono. I’ll post a review soon! Maybe in a week or so. A little bit big but nothing unreasonable.

The Patek Philippe light-wound clocks– ‘ Pendulettes à remontage automatique par la lumière ’ in French–are fascinating . They use a 17 lines (=38.35 mm) pocket watch mechanical movement (based on a ‘Gondolo’ ébauche), whose mainspring is wound by a micromotor powered by a spark of electric current