The Chronometre Bleu (CB) which was first presented in 2009 and widely known to have been made in response to the economic recession of 2008, is more popular today…
The First Question, Basel 1999
In 1999, Francois-Paul attended Baselworld and exhibited as his own independent brand for the very first time, Montres Journe SA, or as it is better known, F.P. Journe Invenit…
News: Retouching the Répétitions Souveraine
First debuted as the thinnest repeater of its time (2008), the Répétitions Souveraine (ref. RM) was the second most complicated watch of the Montres Journe Collection, running just behind…
News: Introduction of the Octa Automatique Lune 2
Following up with the recent news of the brand’s collection restructuring, which included the discontinuation of the Octa Automatique Reserve & Lune (AR/AL), Montres Journe has quietly introduced a replacement…
Reasoning: Why the Vagabondage Dials are not Branded
The Vagabondage series was first launched in 2004 with the release of three pieces donated by François-Paul Journe to the Antiquorum auction house in celebration of their 30th anniversary….
News: Boutique Collection Discontinued & More
Following suit with the discontinuation of the Tourbillon Souverain, which made way for the new Tourbillon Vertical; the Sonnerie Souveraine, which is to make way for an all new grand…
A Closer Look at the N°000 Tourbillon Souverain with a Blued Screw
As with all the N°000 cases, the Tourbillon Souverain remains part of the Montres Journe private collection yet shows interesting characteristics that determine its uniqueness and time of casing….
In Conversation with Gino Cukrowicz: Founding Partner of F.P. Journe
It is often witnessed throughout time that the personalities of geniuses are rather difficult to understand, and often misunderstood. Certainly, there are several reasons as to why such can be…
Win A Once in a Lifetime Watchmaking Session with François-Paul Journe
In celebration of their 153rd anniversary, the Horological Society of New York has partnered with Christie’s to present their 2019 Charity Auction during this year’s HSNY Gala. A total…
Personal Opinions: The Ultimate Journe 3/3
Before diving into what I find completes the trio of the most desirable Journe watches (more like movements), I will begin by saying that this particular choice wasn’t an…
