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F.P. Journe Tokyo Boutique Anniversaire Series
This series was made to commemorate over the years the opening in September 2003 of F.P. Journe's first boutique, the Tokyo salon in Aoyama.
Overall height: 9.1 mm
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All 6 watches have a polished titanium 40 mm case, a gold crown and pushers, a burgundy-coloured strap and a ruthenium-toned dial.
Best, Emmanuel
A/ CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN ANNIVERSAIRE TOKYO - Ref. CS - Calibre 1304 Limited Series: 20 pieces (2005)
Overall height: 8 mm - This watch was released for the 1st Anniversary of the Tokyo Boutique, celebrated in 2005
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B/ CHRONOMÈTRE À RÉSONANCE ANNIVERSAIRE TOKYO - Ref. RN - Calibre 1499.2 Limited Series: 12 pieces (2006)
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C/ TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN ANNIVERSAIRE TOKYO - Ref. TT - Calibre 1403 Limited Series: 20 pieces (2007)
Overall height: 9.9 mm
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D/ OCTA PERPÉTUELLE ANNIVERSAIRE TOKYO - Ref. OP - CALIBRE 1300 Limited Series: 99 pieces (2009)
Overall height: 10.6 mm (I didn't find a nice wrist shot with the original burgundy strap)
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E/ CENTIGRAPHE SOUVERAIN ANNIVERSAIRE TOKYO - Ref. CTT - Calibre 1506 Limited Series: 10 pieces (2016)
Overall height: 10.1 mm
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F/ CHRONOGRAPHE FB - Ref. FB - Calibre 1518.2 FlyBack Chronograph Limited Series: 200 pieces (2024)
Overall height: 10.4 mm
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G/ BONUS: THE FIRST with THE LAST and SOME CRAZY CHRONOGRAPH FB MEETING
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H/ THE COMPLETE SERIES (link to dedicated official website page)
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I find the centigraphe and resonance in this collection especially compelling.
Great comprehensive review as always.
Yes, really nice, but I also like the look of the Chrono and Tourbillon.
Thank you for the kind words.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
They all are really beautiful F.P. Journe watches
Thank you for your post with all these great pictures of these watches, my favourites are the Chronometre Souverain and the Octa Perpetuelle.
Marc
I can understand why you like the "simple" ones better,
but in this case, I like the "complex" ones too because of the vibrant colors and complex dials.
Thank you, Marc.
Best, Emmanuel
Thank you, Marc.
Best, Emmanuel
I was never a fan of this color combination on Tokyo watches.
Just looking at pictures. Then I saw one in person. Simply Beautiful
Interesting feedback, thank you.
I personally like the color scheme very much, even if I know it only on photos. Hopefully I wouldn't be disappointed in real life.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Exactly why you almost always have to see
and try a watch in person to really see if you like it or not. You never know when you might be expecting yellow gold and get rose gold instead 😉
Yes that’s it. They don’t photograph as well as some others but in reality it’s a different story of ❤️
What a wonderful post Emmanuel
The Tokyo pieces are really spectacular. I have to say I love them all. They have always fascinated me. As you know I was so lucky to get one from the last series in December. It was a dream come true. They even picked a very nice number for me.
That is a watch that just grows and grows. It is complex in it’s aesthetic but it just gets more convincing on the wrist. It’s not the most photogenic Journe ut in real life it has a delicate and complex presence.
If I was to select a favorite of all the Tokyo pieces it would probably have to be the Resonance. I have a friend who has it and that makes me dizzy every time I see it. But why pick a favorite because I love them all.
Thank you for doing this great post my friend.
Thank you, Christian.
This Tokyo Series is really wonderful and it's great that you've been able to get the Chronograph, which a very special piece.
As I find it very photogenic personally, I can easily imagine how beautiful it is in real life.
Have a very nice weekend!
Best, Emmanuel