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Besotted by the Bleu
The poison struck deep...
I was dumbstruck, entranced ... bewitched, bothered and bewildered at our recent GTG earlier this month.
I had fallen for the Chronometre Bleu. I had always liked simpler dress watches, and this fit the bill.
Plus I didn't really have a blue dress watch yet (my RO counted as a sports watch... ahem)
But the waiting period was very long indeed.
Then on Sunday night, Ianny the Master Enabler messaged me to tell me a local collector was planning to sell his Chronometre Bleu.
A quick meeting was arranged, speedy negotiation occurred, with a deal eventually sealed between gentlemen with a handshake, and 24 hours later the watch was mine!
And now, to quote Ella Fitzgerald, I'm bewitched, bothered and bewildered... no more!
Big thanks to Ianny as always, and also to L, fellow collector and a real gentlemen!
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Besotted by the Bleu
The poison struck deep... I was dumbstruck, entranced ... bewitched, bothered and bewildered at our recent GTG earlier this month. I had fallen for the Chronometre Bleu. I had always liked simpler dress watches, and this fit the bill. Plus I didn't really...
I have yet to succumb, but I believe I will be joining the owner's club someday
I love that watch. Good catch! Cazalea
Excellent catch !
Beautiful and IMHO the best watch in this category . Rose gold movement and tantalum metal case is the best in its league . ...
Strap question
Dear friends I got an extra strap of my choosing as a gift from the dealer and was wondering which colors you suggest for this watch. Thank you Marcio
Congratulations ! in deed a great watch with an amazing dial... [nt]
Visually stunning movement too...
Very good choice
Certainly one of the best watch to enter into the FP Journe universe. Congrats
So simple classy yet sporty
Yep ... On my list too! Shame though that it doesn\'t have the reserve de marche and only fault I can find is small crown which means you can\'t wind on your wrist ... Still I bet one is not supposed to do that!
Congratulations!
It\'s an amazing watch. My AD keeps on trying to buy mine back from me because it is in high demand. I have no interest in trading mine any time soon. I hope you enjoy yours.
Me too
Just paid for mine today and will pick it up when visiting LA in July! Looking forward to it
Congrats
I used to have one, but gone already.... This pic is just for remembering my bleu enjoy it with good health ...
thank you everyone for your kind words!
In truth, this is a watch I will cherish for a long time I suspect. My first indie watch will always be special.
Congratulations!
Easy to understand your feelings for the watch - it is a true beauty and a real winner for FPJ Hope you will enjoy it for a long time!
Thank you Gavin, Ianny and KMII
Front and back, I love this one indeed. The tantalum gives it a nice heft too, sheer tactile enjoyment!
FP Journe
I have to keep visiting this forum just to keep dreaming about this watch. Someday.... Dan
Half a year later, still besotted!
The ever-changing shades of blue never fail to surprise me ...
That blue dial is just mesmerising
And... time for some shots of the rose gold sexy movement on the reverse side!
Thanks PH_L & traineract!
Finding the right shade of grey for the strap was quite difficult but I got lucky. Thank goodness for the Internet!
Fantastic pics from both of you! A question...
I've always thought all Journe watches would look better if he used AR-coated crystals. I was told that he doesn't use AR-coated crystals because of the blue tint (which, if true, would be ironic in the case of the CB!). What do you guys think about AR vs...
AR coating
Never really thought about it. I\'d have to compare side by side with and without the coating. You might be right those beautiful dials might be better appreciated with the AR.
Hmm, the slight change in colour with AR coating might alter the dial colour perception...
... though I'm told that they have almost-colourless AR coating now (not sure if that's really true) I hadn't realized other FPJ watches lack AR too. My gut feeling is that for the others, AR might make a big difference and make the dials even more easily...
I THINK all FPJ watches lack AR coating...
I love this watch (below) but am frustrated by the fact that I can never truly see the dial without any glare. I KNOW it's a beautiful dial. I just with I could see it in its natural state! ...