FPJ x Holland & Holland Edition

andrewluff

I was in London last week and was lucky enough to land an invite to the new FP Journe x Holland and Holland release at their boutique in Mayfair.

All the details on the watch can be found HERE in the post by Anthony, but I thought I would add some live pictures from the evening (sorry about quality as only had my cell phone):

The right way to get a launch party started...

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and of course what Holland and Holland are famous for...

Also pleased to see something special for me...

Now... what are we here for... this beauty!

Unfortunately it was so busy that I didn't get to handle the watch, but this was my first glimpse of it (it was revolving in the stand)

and finally on the wrist of the CEO of Holland and Holland...

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My personal opinion is that I think it is a very strong piece! My love is for the warm brown damascus steel dial against the cold steel case, making each piece truly unique. Its a great partnership between 2 prestigious makers of beautiful things... but it does not cry out shotgun or Holland and Holland which I think is a good thing... it is just beautiful in its own right and a great story to tell people when they ask you about the texture of the dial. There are only 66 pieces and I have no doubt that it will sell quickly due to the following of both brands... if it had an orange hand, I would have one!

Cheers

Andrew

Comments:

sleepy_templar October 15th, 2017-13:27

It doesn't come with an orange hand, but it comes with a pair of orange gloves... Do they count? BR

foversta October 15th, 2017-14:00

Can't wait to see it in the metal! Thanks Andrew for the report!

Bounce781 October 15th, 2017-15:10

Thanks for the report. To my (untrained) eye the look of this model is oddly reminiscent of the recent Ming 17.01 watch release

vitalsigns October 15th, 2017-16:17

I think it is the Ming that is reminiscent of the Journe watches. Cf. the Chronometre Bleu.

Bounce781 October 15th, 2017-17:52

Oh of course. I was merely commenting on this the similarity of design particularly with the FPJ without a seconds subdial

vitalsigns October 15th, 2017-18:53

Ok, gotcha :) No message body

MichaelC October 15th, 2017-16:07

So outstanding. Guns and watches, my favorite things. These damascus dials are exquisite, and made from real gun barrels. Super, I love everything about it.

Bounce781 October 15th, 2017-19:23

You and me both! Holland & Holland are up there in the "top 3" for shotguns. This partnership "makes sense" I guess. Although I'm not a huge fan of Damascus Steel on dials, I can appreciate the Synergy here with FPJ

vitalsigns October 15th, 2017-16:19

Nice event; amazing craftsmanship. Check out the shotgun prices. And some say watches are expensive!!!

Watchonthewrists October 15th, 2017-22:39

Great report 👌🏻 thanks , Would love to see the watch in person one day , i think it looks even better then . Great looking watch .

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