F.P. Journe

On Tuesday April 5th 2005, during the week of SIHH, F.P. Journe announced the year?s new models to the world. ThePuristS had already covered some of these details as we came closer to the event, but here at last was the official annoucement. This was my f...  

This is already what I sense to be a very very hot product and an excellent move by FP to make his watches a bit more affordable. The pictures show what seems to be a visually very appealling movement. It takes very well to the rose gold material. I am su... 

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. . .the Chronometre is superb. The movement architecture is fascinating- the visual impression, with the barrels and balance visible and the rest of the train hidden, almost reminds me of full plate vintage American pocket watch movements but the barrel ... 

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I note that there are some brass components to the movement, while the bridges are gold. I tried without success to look look at a picture of the all gold movement to see if the barrels were gold or brass. Question: does the CS movement reflect a partial ... 

I am going to have trouble deciding which one!! For me, it's now a chance to own a piece done by excellent craftmen and a price, quite possibly attainable. Wonder when will it be available in the market, in Singapore in particular. Also, will Mr Journe ma... 

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and go some way toward to mitigating my disappointment for not being able to stay for the presentation. I was already way late for other appointments at the Messe, even though I felt compelled to at least stop by and pay my respects. My sincere congratula... 

The Chronom?tre Souverain is a most beautiful timepiece, both from dial side and from movement side. Will the Chronom?tre Souverain strap offer a deployement with the watch, and how difficult is it to wind. Thank you for a most enjoyable, informative repo... 

but with the regular tang buckle. You can purchase the deployant separately as can be done for the other models. The winding was surprisingly not bad. A friend of mine said it was tough to wind, but the two I tried were very smooth even until last few win... 

Reading your report is like going back again.

Its so hard to decide now, the FPJourne chronometer or the breguet tradition!!! Thanks for the heads up. Francis

That's one fantastic report and very nice pictures ! Is there any chance to see an under dial drawing/picture? Best Suitbert

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They showed some under-dial renderings in the press video at the conference, but it was very quick and I'm not even sure if it was of the new model. If I come across some I'll post them for you.

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I am smitten by the new Chronom?tre Souverain just by looking at the pictures. Regards from Singapore Tim Tan

reminiscent of Jaw at his best. A nice story with lots of pics, moving us through from the general (with some architectural background) gradually to the specific (the new watches!) via some fascinating diversions - historic Journe pieces, old bits of mach... 

a collaboration with Journe? What are Mr. Smith's plans....... does he not have an exhibition at Basel???

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it was a pleasure reading you and discovering more info about the new Chronom?tre Souverain. I was not very attracted at the first designs a few weeks ago, but the real one is just superb. Definitely one of the top five 2005 novelties IMHO!! It makes me f... 

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I really like the how thin it is. I really can't wait too see it in the flesh. A very well done report cheers joe

What a very well written report. The CS also ranks as one of my top 5 novelties this year. It's difficult to say adequately, but I admire Mr Journe for his purpose and philisophy which are delivered with innovation and reassuring consistency. Alas, I fear... 

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What is your impression of the new Chronometre Souverain versus the Octa Divine? I guess the Divine is 38mm, and has the moonphase. It's just so hard to tell what something might look like through pictures (even if they are great pictures ) The C.S. looks... 

watch I've seen since the DuFour Simplicity. Amazing piece of design work and craft. I want it so bad I can taste it!

Your pictures of the Chronom?tre Souverain are 100x better than the stock press photos posted earlier. Thanks! - Anthony .

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the Chronometre Souverain is simply amazing. Just a clean ultra-precise piece made to improve the art of timekeeping. Something rarely seen today! Congrats to FPJ and thank you! Magnus

the new chronom?tre souverain is truly a beautiful watch, very elegant. I was glad to see you once again Felipe. j?r?me

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