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Swaye's original post delves into the world of bespoke F.P. Journe straps, a topic of keen interest for collectors looking to personalize their timepieces beyond standard offerings. This discussion explores the process, costs, and experiences associated with custom strap orders, providing valuable insights for those considering a unique touch for their F.P. Journe watch. Swaye's inquiry sparks a detailed conversation among enthusiasts about customization options and trusted strapmakers.
I've always found the boutiqe's strap offerings were colorful enough for me. So I can't help you with bespoke. I did order a belt strap from Camille Fournet and that turned out to be a bit of a mini nightmare. They remade it twice (total of three straps) and I realized the first one was probably the best one (should've kept that one).
The strap above is standard FPJ I sourced from my AD, but in talking with the boutique recently (yesterday) they told me they can do totally one off bespoke straps. Mentioned they have done it many times. I am expecting photos later this week of some examples of one off's they have made for clients, but just wondering if this is a "twice as expensive route" to take, because like you, I do quite like all the standard offerings.
And that was a belt for my waist. A "ceinture" if my French is accurate. I do wish watch companies had more strap options in non alligator/crocodile. As I want to reduce my consumption of these products since the animals are killed in a long process where the animal feels a large amount of pain and is alive for hours. Different patterns of cow/bison/cordovan leather would be attractive to me!
That looks so good. As for bespoke straps: my understanding is the Boutique will work with you and then supply the "design" and the curved, quick release spring bars to Jean Rousseau for the manufacture. My Centiigraphe is on a JR strap.
Glad the blue sang to you. I started on a Dark Khaki similar to yours (but FPJ not JR), but ultimately put that on the Urban Jurgensen (their strap was a 20/16 and I did not like the 16 part - but it was a curved spring bar so it worked great). Got the blue for the Havana, but it worked so well on the Centigraphe I swapped them and now I am looking for something interesting for the Havana.
You made MAD jealous!
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