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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 the case, but I’d like to think it’s because if they were just “normal” then maybe they wouldn’t be the geniuses they turned out to…
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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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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 easy one. Plenty of thought went into this as I was faced with somewhat of a dilemma. When I first decided to write about this…
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Technical Perspective: Calibrating the Power Reserve
The power reserve indicator happens to be of great importance to some and of far less importance to others, understandably so. For starters, one could always argue that winding a manual watch and not knowing when to stop (especially if it’s your first time) can be rather intimidating. Yet again, even in automatics, it’s…
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In-Depth: The Tourbillon Souverain Vertical
It’s been 20 years since the launch of Montres Journe SA, and 20 years since the launch of Journe’s first production model, the Tourbillon Souverain. Twenty years might not seem like much on contrast to other better known brands, but the fact that some Journe’s from 1999 are considered to be “vintage” should be enough…
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Analysis: What One Can Learn From AP’s Code
With the recent launch of Audemar Piguet’s new 11.59 collection, I took the time to join the strong crowds of protesting watch fans, and yet also some time to analyze. I have to admit, reading the online comments was the best part of my weekend as some people can get very, very, creative with…
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Farewell 2018: The Most Worn F.P. Journe of the Year
Just two months into 2019 and I will have hit the 5-year anniversary since owning my very first Journe. Needless to say, since that moment, each year has been eventful with changing views, opinions, and reinforcing the passion within. So as we bring 2018 to a close, I figured it would be fun to…
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Discovery: A New Finding Regarding the Delivery of the Souscriptions
It is well known by now that in order to fund his brand, François-Paul Journe used a souscription system with his first 20 watches. The pieces were sold to close friends and collectors who were required to pay a 50% deposit to place an order, and later complete the payment upon delivery, once the…
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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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Protected: Living the Dream: A Personal Delivery of an Early Icon
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