F.P. Journe

Just called them, they changed ownership recently and the rep has never heard of the brand. I pointed out there is a CS on their website and uhhhhh, she says the website belongs to the old owner and has nothing to do with them...

Thanks though

My bad was circle red that sold the CB recently; but you’d think they’d still have heard of Journe! Lol yeah time keeper now specialize in selling Rolex sports well above market price

This is a very valid consideration. I think for all of us taste evolves, but I do think in the early days taste can change very quickly so you are right to be aware of this. I would not have been interested in Journe in my first several years of collecting, in part the price point was out of reach but also my taste was not for that.
A Sea-Dweller, a couple of Panerai and a Speedmaster were early acquisitions and the theme remained fairly “sporty” or casual for a long time. There were numerous watches which I look back upon now and wonder what I was thinking, but I think we all take those steps.
The best thing you can do is devour all sources of information and spend a good deal of time getting hands on with as much variety as possible. I think that’s easier today than 20 years ago and so perhaps one’s taste can be better refined earlier because of this.

I hope this will be the first of many. The FPJ universe is just intoxicating!

Make sure to take your time and try on the pieces in person if possible. See which one “speaks to you.” You’ll know when the *right* Journe is on your wrist. Tastes change. I’m still evolving as a Journe collector and have let go of some pieces I thought I would never sell, while buying pieces I once thought was not for me. I guess it’s part of the fun. It’s very similar to the man himself - FP’s creations have evolved over the years, for better or worse, depending who you ask.