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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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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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When Two Geniuses Meet: François-Paul Recounts Meeting Ray Charles
If you’ve ever attended one of F.P. Journe’s annual January shows, you might have noticed some background music playing. If you have, or haven’t, then the next time you go, try to listen closely and you might pick up on a rather well-known song called, “Georgia on my Mind” by Ray Charles. As someone who…
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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…
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Deep Discussions with François-Paul Journe
