While collectors may cringe at the concept of quartz technology incorporated into traditional watchmaking, I was not at all dissatisfied when presented with F.P.Journe's highly-innovative, electromagnetic "Elégante" ladies' timepiece collection....
Read MoreA short documentary on François-Paul Journe: The great watchmaker of the modern era....
Read MoreI'm joyed to present FPJourne's most recent horological creation which was exhibited, just this past week, at SIHH 2015. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is a majestic timepiece representing a new generation of the Octa Collection in a bold, exemplary form....
Read MoreTonight, I stopped by F.P.Journe's Madison Avenue boutique for a pre-holiday celebration. This event was attended by fellow bloggers, collectors, experts, and industry leaders. Aside from the 'off-limits' (for me, at least) champagne, the great food, and the never-ending in-depth watch discussions, there were more than a handful of Journes in the room--many of which I couldn't resist sharing with you....
Read MoreIn June of 2011, F.P.Journe unveiled the Centigraphe Sport: The first, and only all-aluminum wristwatch to ever be proffered to the public. The ability to manufacture a wristwatch with a feather-like weight coupled with post-contemporary looks was a distinction for Journe and a horological coup.
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