F.P. Journe

Some of these limited editions are very special watches.  But help me keep things straight.

Each year recently there has been an Anniversary Edition, in Titanium and available at all the boutiques, though early on there was only a Tokyo Boutique.  The latest of these watches is the Perpetual Calendrier.

The Titanium watches are beautiful, but I have not had the pleasure to handle one.  How does the weight of the Ti watches compare to the gold or platinum versions?  And is the price comparable to a gold cased watch?

Then there are the black label (black dial) watches made in each reference in limted number each year for the boutiques.  Looks like the latest black label watches are in rose gold case, whereas these were previously in platinum.  Does FPJ plan ot release each model in RG/black dial now as a boutique edition?  Also I would say from photos that the dial of the RG black label CS looks almost more gray than black.  Is there a difference in the dial color of the RG vs PT black label watches?  Are the PT/black label watches still produced for the boutiques?  Approximately how many of these watches are made each year?

Do I have the basic info above straight?  And thanks for answers to questions.

Loved the recent pics of the Tokyo 5th Anniversary party!

The Titanium CS and Titanium Resonance were for produced for the Tokyo boutique only in celebration of its 1st and 2nd anniversary respectively.

The Titanium Dead Second was produced for all the boutiques at the time (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Boca, and Geneva) to celebrate each of their respective next anniversary (Tokyo 3rd anniversary, HK 1st anniversary, etc..)

The new Titanium Perpetuelle will again be released for all the boutiques which now includes Paris and NY and Beijing not far behind.

The weight of the Titanium pieces is slightly less then the gold. The reason is FPJ puts gold inside the case to give it added weight.

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The Black Label pieces are issued in limited quantities with each boutique receiving a total of 12 pieces per year with no more then 2 of any model. These will have a black dial and platinum case and will only be sold to existing customers of FPJ. These are only available from the FPJ boutique.

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The new Rose Gold with Black Dial pieces will be sold exclusively by the boutiques. There are no limits on quantity and may be purchased by new customers.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Brad

Thanks for the info.  Do the Black Label limited boutique watches have the same color dial as the apparently non-limited RG/black dial boutique watches?  Seems the latter have a lighter dial in pics I have seen, maybe even dark gray.

As an aside, I feel a bit bad for the non-boutique FPJ retailers.  Tough enough to sell any expensive watches these days, even more so if you can't offer some of FPJ's most desirable pieces.

pictures of the dials? are there any differences?
Cheers This message has been edited by PinkPanther on 2009-06-02 16:48:19

What is the timing, Brad, for the Octa Perpetual and for the new RG/black dial pieces?  I seem to have overlooked anything on when the pieces will be available.

Best,

Douglas

Regarding the Perpetual Calendar, to the Boutique in Geneva.

They informed me that I could place an order with a deposit and the watch would be ready in 2-3 months.

Once they have dispatched what has already been ordered.

Hope this helps you.

I am having dinner tomorrow evening with someone from the world of Journe and will ask the same. Appreciate the information.

Best,

Douglas

Either through the open forum or via a pm.

Have a lovely evening.

Regards

Tony