F.P. Journe

Evening fellows! I just got back from the event tonight at the Tokyo boutique celebrating the 5th anniversary of the boutique, which was the very 1st FPJ boutique in the world! As with all past 4 events, each time a "Titanium Tokyo" limited edition is rel...  

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Glad you enjoyed my humble post! Cheers Stephen

I throughly enjoyed reading it.I would love to attend one of these fantastic events. I can't see from the photo of the new Perpetual calendar how it measures the leap years? Can anybody please help.

I believe Sean below has explained the workings of the perpetual calender already! I'm not personally very interested in this new piece, so afraid i can't help too much! Cheers Stephen

explaining about the leap year indicator on the Perpetual Calendar. Didn't notice it at first, but finally saw it in Brads thread. Although I didn't realise that the indicator only showed up during the month of February. Nice innovative touch, as is the q... 

Hello Stephen: We have previously communicated on the Lange forum (after I bought my Datograph, your incoming #7 watch and when you purchased a nice Lange for your Mom!). Anyway it is a pleasure to see you here. I think my next watch will be a Journe. Tha... 

Well, it is my desire and passion to help others who are watch lovers, WIS as much as i am! While i definitely can't afford as much of these beautiful timepieces as I would love to, I just try my best, despite my occasional mistakes, to be of assistance t... 

Stephen: In NYC, Wempe and Cellini are the higher end watch stores. Tourneau is nice but does not have the higher end selection. But before we go there, we will go to Peter Lugers for the steak of your life! Mark

Cause i really don't know my way in NYC! Did you mention steaks?! Wow ,now THAT we MUST go 1st! Yummy, and will take you up on your words one day hopefully Mark! Cheers Stephen

Thanks for sharing the pics with the rest of us. I hope to check out the Journe Tokyo Boutique when we visit Japan in a few weeks. -MW

It sure is a place you all should visit over here! Be aware that they are closed on sundays though! If you need more info, ask me k? Cheers Stephen

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The older Octa Calandrier is an annual to my memory, so this isn't just a different look, but an upgraded complication A

Looks same as the old annual, and I don't see a leap year indicator........

Check the month indicator; in February, there is an additional window that shows you which year it is, i.e. 1, 2, 3, or "B" for leap years (année bissextile in French). You can only see it during February. You can also see the pusher at its sliding lock a... 

Only showing the information when it's relevant. Tx for the explanation.

Cheers Stephen

Looks like you had a great time at the Tokyo boutique. Wish I were there. I am definitely going to pay F.P. Journe a visit the next time I'm in Tokyo.

When you are here definitely give me a head's up! We will go watch shopping! Stephen

on an awesome event. Thanks for sharing. Great effort must have been made to show those Boutique pieces from yesteryears. Imagine that those were LONG sold out. I think the ti variants together with the BL series are the best of what Journe has to offer. ... 

Just doing my best to share what I can! Yes, i really agree on what you say about the Ti versions and the BL being the best of Journe. I love the BL the most i think, haha guess i'm biased cause my own Journe is a BL! Cheers Stephen

here Thanks again for the coverage!!

Unfortunately I could not make the event. Sure looks like I missed a good one. My good friend, who I believe you met, went along (a guy from NZ, named Jason). Anyway thanks for the pics. I certainly hope to be able to attend the next event, and finally ge... 

What a coincidence! So you are the friend that Jason said had to miss the event! Well yes, indeed we will get to meet soon, even if not at an event! You are welcome, and it was a pity you missed it! But till next time then! Ton demo nai ya!

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I can't wait. They will be throwing me out as a vagrant hanging out all my free time...

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Dear Stephen, thank you for taking & sharing your photographs. What a festive event! Now I feel as if I'd been there. I particularly enjoyed the shot of you and Ms. Yuki Kitano (excellent CS clocks on the column behind you). By the way, you have a splendi... 

Dear Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed my amateur shots! I did my best and tried to share it with you all my fellow PuristS! Thanks for the kind words, and those CS clocks are a beauty ay! Thanks for the compliments as well! Cheers Stephen

I noticed that many of the FPJs in the photos feature brown straps. It's a handsome look. Is this a preference of the clientele in Japan, the boutique, a Journe trend, or none of the above? To me, a brown strap is a sophisticated alternative for many Jour... 

All the titanium watches come with bordeaux colored straps. I've seen some people use them on their rose gold Journes and they also look pretty amazing.

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looks like you're having a great time. It's good to "see" you again. LOL. Thanks for sharing the pics and stuff. Those pastries look yummy. I'm tempted to join you at the Tokyo GTG, but Keiko and I are not too sure about flying during these times. We just... 

I'm not even sure if i can make it to the GTG myself! You take care there mate! Stephen

Thanks for letting me visit the FPJ Tokyo Boutique with you (virtually, at least). I really like the new black dialed rose gold CS. An elegant beauty to be sure! Cheers, Daos

Btw, that CS is NOT rose gold, i guess blame it on my amateur photgraphic skills, but it is titanium with a grey dial! Cheers Stephen

Some gorgeous pieces there, that's for sure!" For a suggestion on how to employ a Resonance as a kind of timer, please see "halfhour TZs and a hidden chrono", buried somewhere below in another thread. It can do some very practical things that a normal chr... 

Always good to hear from you! And many apologies for the delay in reply! Well, i'm glad you enjoyed my humble sharings! Sorry there was not much photos to go along, and as you can see there was quite an emphasis on the Titanium Tokyo CS, primarily because... 

Hi Stephen, First of all thank you for responding to the Nichtigkeiten that I have been posting here, as a novice or newcomer - but am trying to do my best not to tread on too many toes (I am a terrible dancer - tried it once - but never again). An exampl... 

I meant, winding the CR can be "heroic". Compared with that, winding the CS is as smooth as butter - but not as buttery smooth as the Lange RL. BY the way, I took a block of butter from my Kuehlschrank (fridge) and it was as hard as s brick! However, I am... 

Your posts are always informative, and presented in high full details, as I would have myself too! Thank you very much for them all! I just have to say that unfortunately because I am preparing for a business trip to Spain this Thursday, my reply won't be... 

at least 99,9999999999999 percent of them. This is my 69th post, which is actually how old I actually a - in years, ha ha. Surprised? But don't let that influence your syile. Gute Reise nach Spanien! --- so that I can welcome you back again, Amery