F.P. Journe Octa UTC Black Label Incoming

holdemchamp1225 · 2021-07-16T10:46:51Z

Discover holdemchamp1225's rare F.P. Journe Octa UTC Black Label. Learn about Black Label rarity and how in-person viewings can change collector preferences.

In this captivating post, holdemchamp1225 shares an unexpected acquisition: an F.P. Journe Octa UTC Black Label. His journey to this piece highlights the allure of rare independent watchmaking and the sometimes-surprising shift in a collector's preferences when a watch is experienced in person. This article delves into the unique appeal of F.P. Journe's Black Label editions and the broader community's appreciation for exceptional horology.

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The author, holdemchamp1225, initially overlooked the Octa UTC Black Label due to its rose gold case, preferring white metals. However, trying it on changed his perspective, demonstrating how in-person experience can override preconceived notions about materials or aesthetics.
F.P. Journe produces approximately 900 watches annually, with Black Label models being exceptionally rare. Only two Black Label versions are produced for each reference per year, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Fellow collector Lankysudanese echoes the sentiment that certain watches, when seen 'in the metal,' can profoundly impact a collector's preferences, leading them to disregard previously held 'rules' about their collection.
Several community members, including Watchonthewrist, Ivan5, Moka-Tiger (Ron), NautNut, Chicolini, oyster case, and Chronometer, shared their own wrist shots, showcasing a diverse range of luxury timepieces from brands like Staudt, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, F.P. Journe, and Glashütte Original.

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Lankysudanese

Jul 16, 2021

Explain “unexpected”.

Did the boutique make you an offer that you couldn’t refuse. Because this thing is a beauty

holdemchamp1225

Jul 16, 2021

LOL, long story actually. Black labels are very difficult to come by nowadays and regrettably I could have ordered an Optimum Black Label and/or a custom stone dial (Jade, Black MOP, Ruby, etc...) end of 2018...

but sadly chose another watch at the time. We live and learn. I am usually a white metal person and the majority of my collection would reflect that but since lovely Octa UTC Black Label was offered to me by a good friend and collector. He originally offered it to me prior but since I never tried it on, I didn't think I would get along with the RG case so did not really think about it further. FPJ produces very few watches per year, around 900 from what I was told. Black Label models are even mo

mj23

Jul 17, 2021

Stunner. Huge congrats

holdemchamp1225

Jul 22, 2021

Many thanks bro 👍🙏

Lankysudanese

Jul 22, 2021

Thanks for answering my incredibly-nosey question.

I hear you about certain watches grabbing you (when seen in the metal) in a way that makes you ignore rules that you’ve loved by up to that point. Like I said, that thing is a beauty

holdemchamp1225

Jul 27, 2021

😉🙏👍😁🙏

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