F.P. Journe

Franois-Paul Journe took advantage of the Geneva Week this year to present two novelties, one being an evolution of an existing model, the other being... a revolution! Let's start with the most surprising watch! The Elegante is a new line of watches dedi...  

... is a very smart move into a deeper market for F.P.Journe. The watch has so many Journe cues - case, crown, fonts, hands, screwed dial - that you know exactly what you are looking at. [In fact many companies would love to have such strong design elemen... 

being a FP Journe fan, I know that you would reply. By the way, the team of the boutique still remembers your visit! Best. Fx

I have only visited the Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris Boutiques, but they all have a consistent and relaxed ambience that appeals to me. The focus is horological history and restrained elegance. Not too fancy, but warm and comfortable. I have had some great... 

The Elegante is very surprising, in a nice way;) Cheers Francois

and at least there are interesting ideas inside. The battery is supposed to last many many years... Thanks for your comments! Fx

Thank for introducing this elegante lady. It is definitely something modern and elegant. These new Chronometre Souverain dial layouts are more elegant too and are a nice addition. Best, Stan

Maybe the idea behind the scene is that Mr buys two watches at the same time: one for him and one for his loved one... ;) Fx

If you feels it is inappropriate here.

Sorry, I don't have time for a nice lay-out... Movement_ Calibre 1210 Electro-mechanical Patented two-rotor motor Dedicated processor, specific functions and low consumption Quartz frequency: 32000 Hz. Movement dimensions_ Overall dimensions : 28.5 x 28.3... 

There is a elegance there that I find missing with the current version. Big fan of this look. I am still waiting for FPJ to introduce the CB in steel! One day, one day maybe