F.P. Journe Boutiques in Paris & Geneva Reopen: A Post-Lockdown Snapshot

ChristianDK · 2020-05-10T12:17:17Z

F.P. Journe's Paris and Geneva boutiques reopened in May 2020. Discover community insights on navigating luxury retail during the initial post-lockdown phase.

ChristianDK's timely update from May 2020 announced the reopening of F.P. Journe's Paris and Geneva boutiques, marking a significant step as Europe began to emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns. This post captured a moment of cautious optimism for the luxury watch industry and collectors, highlighting the initial return to normalcy for one of horology's most revered independent brands. It offers a valuable historical snapshot of how the watch world navigated unprecedented global challenges.

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From tomorrow, may 11.th, the Paris Boutique on Rue Faubourg St Honore and the Geneva Boutique in Place Longmalle, re-open the doors to clients as the authorities in France and Switzerland have decided to gradually end the lockdown.

For safety reasons, the boutiques may be operating on slightly reduced opening hours.

F.P. Journe Boutiques in Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open.

F.P. Journe Boutique Paris.

F.P. Journe Boutique Geneve.

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While F.P. Journe's boutiques reopened, the broader reopening of 'non-essential' businesses in France was slated for May 18th, subject to rigid regulations that could impact the traditional luxury retail experience.
The reopening process was delicate, with concerns about rising infection numbers, yet there was a collective need to restart economies and resume daily life, even if partially.
The Geneva boutique was confirmed to reopen on May 11th, though the status of the F.P. Journe manufacture and its servicing operations remained uncertain at that time.
A collector expressed a desire to visit the boutiques and even suggested meeting up with the original author and potentially Nicolas Journe himself, highlighting the personal connection many collectors feel with the brand and its community.

The Discussion

ChristianDK

May 10, 2020

Here in Denmark we are also gradually opening up.

Cpt Scarlet

May 10, 2020

This battle is not yet over.

FabR

May 10, 2020

May 18 is the date the government is expected to allow all "non-essential" businesses to reopen throughout the country, though under some rigid regulations (hardly consistent with a decent "luxury experience" in certain shops, if they comply to the letter). Local authorities may also have a say, but hopefully the mayor in Milano will allow businesses to open as well on that date! ;-) Cheers.

LiftAngle51

May 10, 2020

Nicolas can visit the boutique, or have a chat.

Cpt Scarlet

May 10, 2020

This disease exploits our complacency. Keep well my friend.

ChristianDK

May 10, 2020

You find it right next to Le Palais de L'Élysée.

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