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Behind the F.P.Journe Octa Prototype
It was by coincidence that earlier this year I spent an unhealthy amount of time researching a specific trio of watches, of which I was told existed in the wild but had no record of their making within the F.P.Journe archives. It was through a conversation I had with Mr. Journe in October 2018…
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A Movement That Created a Collection: The Octa
In 2001, François-Paul Journe released the 3rd model under his brand name F.P. Journe. Whereas the first two were manual-winding movements, being the Tourbillon & Resonance, the choice to debut his 3rd as an automatic was one obviously taken in order to reach a wider audience. He named it “Octa” and referenced it as caliber…
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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…