Octa Automatique

This is a great looking watch. It's classic. And is wonderful for an early summer outing. I just posted a pic of my Octa Lune with new shoes. I haven't posted in while. It's nice to have something new for a Friday. (I wish the new could be another FPJ wat

This navy blue strap from an independent strap maker arrived just in time for the weekend. The blue is more noticeable in bright light/day light. Indoors at night the strap appears to be black. I think it gives my Octa a new look and matches the moonphase

After meeting him, I just had to have one... I think it went away during some economic turmoil around 2008-9. Sigh

. . . there lay an FPJ . . . . . . on No's wrist. Only for a brief moment; it belonged to Andrew Daly, our one and only HoMe moderator. Andrew purchased it Stateside and had it shipped to me. His FPJ was stored in my safe deposit box until he arrived mont

The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain remains one of the most mechanically intriguing chronographs discussed within our community. The watch's origin story is pure automotive romance; François-Paul Journe originally conceived the idea after a legendary vi

When I first saw the elegante I wasn’t sure esp bc it’s quartz. But once I realized it was FPJ version of quartz (after reaching the end of YouTube content) and tried it on, it was love at first sight (soft of). Now I’m eagerly awaiting an opportunity to

I absolutely adore mine. It is the most satisfying and treasured watch in my collection. I considered trading it for the Ruthinium but that ship has sailed too far by now. I can’t help thinking though, that if one would be the owner of an R, one would in

Because I don’t have it with me for long enough to make any proper assessment. I think the last time I monitored it was in 2020 (COVID) where I did so with several watches. I just looked for the file I kept at the time and cannot find it, but I don’t reca

I used to be able to wear any watch pretty much anywhere I would go. Watches was simply not a hobby in most people’s eyes and an expensive watch was a Rolex. I agree that the light heartedness was so much more charming. You and I have been fortunate with

(Continuing with the somewhat provocative titles! LOL) Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts Christian. Myself, and I’m sure everyone here, value your input and perspectives. First off, as I sometimes do I was trying to be a little provocative