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News: The F.P. Journe Only Watch Astronomic Blue
Long awaited and spoken of, Only Watch finally unveiled today the catalog for the charity auction’s 8th edition and with it, the F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue Prototype. It’s been no surprise to the general public since a few years that Mr. Journe was developing this Grand Complication and as he was nearing the finish line,…
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Why the CB Production is Becoming More Limited for 2019
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 that it has ever been before. At start, like many of Journe’s models, it wasn’t extremely well received and yet today, the waiting lists at…
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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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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 to one those pieces, which at first glance might go unnoticed. Referenced simply as AL2, the new Octa Automatique Lune looks essentially the same but…
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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 complication debut later in the year; F.P. Journe has recently updated their website reflecting additional pieces that have been completely discontinued. Surprisingly, the decision this…
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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 of 10 lots will be presented at the sale with all proceeds going towards HSNY’s ongoing horological programs. The 10th and final lot is truly…
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News: The Centigraphe Souverain Officially Discontinued
Hinted at the start of the year, news regarding the discontinuation of Journe’s Centigraphe Souverain came to light. The Centigraphe Souverain was first released in 2007 and went on to win the GPHG Golden Hand in 2008 for its remarkable mechanical ability to measure increments up to 1/100th of a second using a 3hz movement.…
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News: F.P. Journe Releases a 4th Generation Resonance Dial
With the approach of the 20th anniversary of F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre à Résonance, the brand has released an updated “farewell” dial for the watch’s last production year. First debuted in 2000, at Baselworld, the Resonance has seen a total of three prior editions from its very first brass-era movement to the 10th anniversary digital display.…
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News: F.P. Journe by Jean-Pierre Grosz
F.P. Journe has officially announced the release of “F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit” by Jean-Pierre Grosz. The biography covers the life of François-Paul Journe from his mischievous childhood in Marseille, to his fascination by the world of watchmaking and his ultimate pursuit for precision. The book is a detailed compilation of Mr. Journe’s life, thus…
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In the Words of Journe: Why Chanel was Allowed a 20% Stake in the Company
Late last week news went public regarding Chanel acquiring a 20% share in Montres Journe SA, a brand well recognized among watch enthusiasts for it’s independence and complete vertical integration from manufacture to distribution. Whereas the first announcement was posted via Instagram, a more in-depth study can be read here. Following is a translated…