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In a fascinating departure from horology, gary_g shares an extraordinary acquisition from a wine merchant's private collection, secured at prices he believes are truly unrepeatable. This post offers a unique glimpse into the world of collectible wines, drawing parallels with the passion and pursuit seen in luxury watch collecting. gary_g's experience highlights the thrill of discovering rare items and the personal satisfaction of integrating them into an existing collection, even if it's a different kind of 'grail.'
The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain represents the foundational timepiece within the brand's Souveraine collection. This reference demonstrates the manufacture's approach to precision timekeeping through manual winding mechanics, positioned as a core offering in F.P. Journe's lineup.
The 40mm case is executed in 18k rose gold with a fixed bezel configuration. A sapphire crystal protects the silver dial, while the manual-winding caliber 1304 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. The timepiece features 30-meter water resistance and is paired with a leather strap. Production commenced in 2000.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking F.P. Journe's mechanical execution in a fundamental three-hand configuration. The substantial power reserve and manual winding caliber position this model for enthusiasts who appreciate traditional watchmaking approaches within the Souveraine series framework.
A number of times…I particularly remember a friends father giving me one when I was in high school. My dad immediately confiscated it for ”safe keeping” 😆🥹 Not had the other one…..yet! Cheers🍷🍷
Although the 2009 vintage is one of the best in recent history for most French and Italian wines. The burgundy will have to stay in my eurocave for another several years.
Your nose kit looks like a serious commitment to this hobby. I salute you.
Looks like your cellar needs a visit from some friends from this forum. 😉😁😝
These may be present in different wines. And each wine has some characteristic scents that tell you things like grape varietal, place, age etc. I’m merely a novice but training your nose is interesting in recognizing different scents in the wine you’re drinking. I like it. Would be a dream to actually be any good at it.
Had as many as 600 at one point. Wine prices have become completely absurd so I stopped buying as much. Only when I feel like I’m getting good value.
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