A few words about the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum
I wished to come back to the Chronomètre Optimum by François-Paul Journe. As we have been able to observe for many months, there is a growing interest around the brand founded by the French watchmaker. This is reflected in the strong performance at auctio...
Thank you as always FX, a great summary.
The Optimum has always been “FP’s watch”, while the other two have been maybe the iconic Journe watches. In the last year or two I’ve definitely seen much more interest in the Optimum, it’s getting the recognition one might argue it should always have had...
Of the A.L. Breguet inspired double wheel escapements from Kari V, Laurent F, and FPJ,
The FPJ is the most advanced. Breguet's design was beyond the technology of his day. Modern machine tolerances and materials allow watchmakers to work with the main issue of Breguet's double wheel escapement which has to do with backlash of the gears. FPJ...
As Jay mentioned
This is what FP Journe made according to what he feels is important in a watch. The essence of horology by Mr. Journe, and a beautiful one at that!
Great review as usual FX. I agree with you about the Optimum and will repeat what I have already said multiple times. The Optimum is one of my favorites, if not my favorite among the current models offered. It will most likely be my next FPJ piece...
and if I am lucky enough, I will try and order a Black Label or with a Jade dial. I was thinking about this very piece in this configuration back in 2018 when I visited the boutique but did not pull the trigger. A slight regret that needs to be rectified ...
Nice review FX
I share your sentiments... this piece is a bit of a sleeper hence I bought it. It's the only Journe I own, and my very first. I almost went ahead with the centigraphe before the crazy price hikes. No regrets that I missed it, as there are too many wonderf...