F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu: Hype or Horology?
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu: Hype or Horology?

By cmmnsens · Dec 18, 2019 · 28 replies
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r0gue
Dec 18, 2019
Color?

Do you happen to know the exact color name of that strap? I'd like to get one for my Chronomètre Souverain.

MO
Mostel
Dec 18, 2019
Bought it 7-8 yrs ago new

Sold it 1 yr later. It's a pheen-om now... But while I still admire it.. I recognize 'hype' as a mature-er collector... Enjoy.

R0
r0gue
Dec 18, 2019
So the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu is just hype?

MO
Mostel
Dec 18, 2019
Yeah...

Journe introduced this piece as an entry level watch. It was the lowest level entry Journe... check your history... 5-8 yrs ago a serious J collector would try to bypass this watch or else be regarded as a novice type J collector-- it was sub Journe almost--those years ago, if you came to a Journe party, it was like, 'are you new here?' OF COURSE it is stunning, and NO Journe could ever be regarded as truly 'entry' but... nonetheless.. now it's like Journe "can't make more" lol "fast enough" of

CM
cmmnsens
Dec 18, 2019
I beg to differ

It’s only hype for people who fall into the hype trap. Owned this piece before the hype and enjoy it regardless. Wouldn’t sell it because it’s more popular and sells for 40K. Not sure who you hang out with, but as a member of the Journe Society I’ve never encountered people thinking less of the CB. It was simply a personal choice for different people. It’s like the difference between a true Journe enthusiast vs. a flipper. Congrats on benefiting from all the “hot” watches per your comment. So wh

MO
Mostel
Dec 19, 2019
I am not a flipper, take it easy

I was just commenting... I believe all the fake shortages are fake...

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