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An Oh So Slight Shift for Journe?

 

The black label CS raises in my mind an interesting point for M. Journe:  He has always insisted on the notion of improved chronometry as a guiding principal, and unquestionably he still does.  Yet with the black label CS, there seems more than a hint of the watch as object d’arte:  The dial is difficult to read, and so obviously so under many conditions that the watch raises itself more as object than a timekeeper (not that we need timekeepers, but the point still stands). 

 I find it interesting because in discussions with M. Journe about the ‘art’ of his work, he has insisted on chronometry and its mechanics above the aesthetics, yet that is not what I see in this watch.  I have always thought that Journe possesses an integrated vision of form and function that is organic to his work.  Yet the black label seems to push the pieces just a tad in the direction of object over functional object. 

 Any additional photographs of the black label pieces, Brad?

 

Douglas

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Inside Look at Boutique FPJ Geneva

 
By: bs22fly : May 22nd, 2007-11:49
Boutique FPJourne Genève at 13 Place Longemalle Images of the Dead Second halt traffic. I like the YG RDM Clock right above the entrance and the rotor used on the entrance door. Inside you will find the perfect setting to view the Journe collection. Wonde...  

Boy.....

 
By: as g : May 22nd, 2007-16:42
Do I have fond memories of that glorious boutique. You left out the ever important bar and couch relaxiation area..... Just a fantastic place to sit, contemplate and question how you will come up with the $$ to buy your next Journe! Thanks for the shots B... 

An Oh So Slight Shift for Journe?

 
By: Douglas : May 23rd, 2007-05:29
The black label CS raises in my mind an interesting point for M. Journe: He has always insisted on the notion of improved chronometry as a guiding principal, and unquestionably he still does. Yet with the black label CS, there seems more than a hint of th... 

um....

 
By: as g : May 23rd, 2007-20:26
Personally.....To me, find black dials with white writing to be highly legble watches. I dont personally think that a watch having a black dial is not traditional, or functional. not to pick on any one watch of Journe's designs....but wouldnt you agree th... 

Fair Enough

 
By: Douglas : May 24th, 2007-08:51
Fair enough. Don’t mean to imply that there has not been an aesthetic consideration to all the Journe pieces—he is, after all, French. My point is that the focus has always been upon chronometry, in everything M. Journe talks about. It seems, then, to me ... 

I dont remember....

 
By: as g : May 24th, 2007-12:07
if the hands on the Black Label CS are in white metal or blue steel....on my black label journe, the hands on the black dial are made of a shiny steel, not blued as on the "regular" production watches. I would be suprised if the CS had blued steel hands. ...