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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 et Fecit. Exhibiting as part of the AHCI, it was the first time he had displayed with them in over seven years and this time,…
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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 the now discontinued Sonnerie Souveraine. Of its most unique characteristics are the patented flat gongs and hammers that allow the watch to be so thin yet…
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“On-demand” with The F.P. Journe Répétition Minutes
The F.P. Journe Répétition Minutes (RM) made its debut in 2008 as the thinnest repeater in the market. While that title has since been reclaimed by other competitors since, the RM is still one of the most remarkable repeaters in the market, and the only pure minute repeater wristwatch offered by F.P. Journe since…
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Personal Opinions: The Ultimate Journe Part 1/3
I often get asked, “What is the ultimate Journe? The one that is THE Journe to get? If you could choose one, it would be the only one?” Oh what a fun question, not really. In fact, for a watch lover, it’s a dreadful question. Although, I admit I have my own analysis and…
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Interview: François-Paul Hints at his Latest Masterpiece
Last year, F.P. Journe officially announced that the brand’s top-tier Sonnerie Souveraine would be completely discontinued by the end of 2018. The decision to discontinue the Masterpiece would pave the way for the Sonnerie’s replacement, shortly after. You can find the original press release here. During my recent trip to Geneva, I had a…