Very good review, you delivered on the F.P. Journe story

This channel has greatly helped me develop an appreciation for so many different watch brands and watch history. Keep up the great work!

Terrific to see F.P. Journe on this channel! The two spheres of my watch passion unite!

Hi Teddy, the Chronometre Bleu is probably the most aesthetically beautiful watch I certainly have ever seen. It cannot be mistaken for anything else, it is unquestionably an F. P. Journe. It is to watchmaking what Beethoven's 9th symphony is to music; a one off masterpiece. I'll never own one but I can appreciate it non the less

As long as I have been watching, you guys still manage to keep taking it up a notch. What an amazing display of this watch. Thanks for all you do for us Teddy and company!

Nice review Teddy. I first saw the CB at a RedBar NYC meetup in 2012, and I was struck by how beautiful the dial was and the gorgeous movement. On the wrist it has a very similar weight to Platinum, but with a blue grey luster that I hadn't seen in horology up until that time. I played with buying one, back when they were relatvely easily found at the boutique and even a few second hand pieces were available. I was fortunate to obtain one in late 2018 and it remains one of my favorite pieces in my collection. I attended a dinner right before the pandemic and met FP Journe's brother, he saw the CB on my wrist, grabbed my wrist and looked at the watch and leaned in to say to me, "Beautiful, never sell it!" I hear that the waitlist is over 12 years now. Cheers, Dr Jeff

Ooooommmmmgggg. If this watch wasn’t impossible to get I’d love one! 😭😭💙

Absolutely gorgeous watch. I have to say that, if I could afford a 20k - 100k watch (which I can't and probably never will) I'd buy one of these over a Rolex any day.

Insanely beautiful watch!

I am not a watch aficionado but watching your videos has certainly raised my interest. Your videos are engaging, informative and with terrific visuals. If I am ever fortunate to buy a high end watch, I will use your channel as the reference point.

I have been trying watch every video Teddy has release in the last 3 days. I have to say Teddy does a great job. Thanks for your time

Excellent video: Very detailed technical explanations on entire piece ( case, dial, movement ). Keep them coming!!

Just discovered the channel recently teddy, truly great stuff. The videos with you and Kevin have are tremendous as well. This Blue watch absolutely breathtaking. It’s a shame I likely will ever see one much less own one, but wow they are beautiful. Keep up the great work

beautiful shots! I love the cinematics!

You do such great videos, Teddy! Absolutely floored I found this channel. I’m pretty new into watches and you have been instrumental. Just bought my first watch through your website so thank you!

Tremendous review and really enjoyed the coverage. So amazing to demystify a great work like this that most of us will never get to see or handle in person.

Your explanation of the mainspring torque affecting timekeeping made this video so valuable. Probably explains why watches keep better time when on wrist, as the power reserve/mainspring torque is continuously at its peak.

Probably the most beautiful blue I’ve ever seen in my life.

Love the dial luminescence, the rarity of the case material, the fine engraving of the in-house movement, and the story behind the brand.

Man I love F.P. Journe. So simple, but I could look at it for hours. That blue dial is unreal and the movement, omg

Ahh if it isnt my Favorite KZfaqr , Teddy Balbasaur !! Learnt so much about watches through your channel and I'm greatful for that ! OK Ciao!

Recent subscriber and really loving your content. This video was informative and really interesting.

The more I look at that dial, the more I love it!

I'm finding your coverage of high end pieces more informative than Watchfinder's. Awesome job. Keep 'em coming Teddy!

Thank you for covering FP Journe!

Beautiful timepiece! Mesmerizing blue dial!

GRAIL WATCH. Absolutely stunning since I first saw it with you and mr. wonderful

Love the shape of the hands,just an overall elegant and unique design 🙂

Your videos are great. Thanks man 🤙🏻

Fantastic Much much better than nautilus or royal With Journe the price is merited and right I meet FP Journe this year at Geneva watch days, he is incredible and his art of watchmaking is amazing Just love his work and passion Hi from Saint Tropez Jeremy

$80-100k sounds inexpensive when compared to mass produced, truly hype watches from the likes of Patek, AP, and Rolex. As the masses begin to fully appreciate how special Journe is, this watch will become increasingly sought after. With such a low supply, there is only one way prices can go…and that’s up. Thanks for the review.

the same dial color (and made by the same shop) is also found on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas blue dial variant.,

Teddy has come so far!

This watch and the crazy ups it has had in the market (difficult for me to say for and against as well as it is just that wonderful of a piece) have made me realize that I need to be more diligent with "entry" level pieces that just make me say "One day" whenever I lay eyes on it.

I am a huge fan of Francois Paul. First time I ever paid over msrp for a watch. Now have Elegante 48, and can’t believe I just got your Blue Souveraine Teddy!

The tear drop hands are a thing of beauty!

Great commentary on a great watch and watch maker.

Excellent presentation, Thanks

The movement is mainly MACHINE-FINISHED, with a few hand-finishing touches. Any Journe expert will tell you that, and close examination under a loupe will reveal the machining marks. Still doesn’t stop it from being the most sought after independent watch though

Great video. This is a beautiful FPJ.

When you didn’t name any price at 4:00, I knew to be prepared for a shock, but…WOW!

Exquisite. So much to like about this FPJ timepiece

Didn’t want this watch before, but now I do. Damn.

Love learning about these kinds of pieces. Can't say I wish there were more videos though. As much as I love seeing these watches, there's something less interesting about learning about watches that I and 99.999% of other people will never be able to acquire. Always cool info though.

Top 3 brands of all time and I really love this brand and style. A watch for the ages.

Did Mr. Wonderful help you with the wait-list? 😄

They make amazing timepieces.

This Christmas season, I would like to loop a F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu movement video in place of the Yule Log..

After getting my Elegante 48 found out (by the video) Karim Ojjeh inspired FP to make the 48! And you won’t believe I went to Menlo College with Karim who is a close friend of FP! And he podiumed at Le Mans!

I’m lucky enough to own a chrono souv. But the blue is just on another level

I had a chance to buy one from a boutique when they first came out and didn’t do it. So sad because I love it

Those colors are superb

Great video. I live a few blocks up the street from the FP Journe boutique in NYC and have been a frequent visitor inquiring about purchasing one of the watches only to have my name taken and to be told vaguely that I may be contacted at some point on the future. More recently, I finally met one of the sales agents (shout out to the lovely Danielle) who seemed prepared to let me sign up for a watch - I have two on my list - and I am told that somewhere in the latter half of 2023 I have a shot at getting a watch. Believe it or not, this thrilled me. (By the way, neither is the CB, which is impossible for ordinary folk to get.) I regularly attend the soirées thrown at the store and recently got to shake the hand of FP Journe himself. For someone used to acquiring material objects seamlessly (and generally immediately), this waiting game is an entirely new experience - something of a torture yet enjoyable nonetheless. All I ask, FP, is that you keep going - long enough for me to get my hands on one of these!

Always interesting and nicely created videos. It is a nice looking time piece, but I’d prefer an IWC Portugieser over the Chronometer Bleu.

Beautiful watch, looks like a Ming 17.09 Blue👍👍

Another great video teddy! I wanted to know your opinion on the meisterstuck from Montblanc. I fell in love with a few, but i don't see a lot of people's input on them. Are they worth the money? Thx and keep up the great work!

Amazing videos more more more like this

A beautiful watch for sure.

This might be the first video that actually captures the beauty of that blue dial. Nice work. Now if you could please do the blue VC Overseas next ;) Actually Teddy and Co., you guys nailed this from top to bottom.

GS need to take note!

The CB is my favourite F. P. Journe model, and the best looking model from the brand. I understand that the retail price is similar to a Calatrava, but the second hand prices have gone crazy. Fortunately there are other independents worth considering. How is the quality and finishing of the CB (and other F. P. Journe models) compared to watches from Lang & Heyne? A CB and a L&H Georg with white dial and blue hands would make a killer two piece collection!

Loving the channel! F.P. is an incredible watchmaker, honored to have learned more about the movement and history. Keep up the great work!

This time I’m more interested in the jacket you wore than the watch. Would love to know where you got it.

IMO… This is a watch you buy to appreciate : 1. Its movement finishing 2. Exquisite case It is not the one to buy however for: 1. Dial quality 2. Extreme accuracy GS SBGY007, Omiwatari offers both which CB simply doesn’t. If it were up to me and I had that much fund, I would rather buy SBGY007 and Gronefeld 1941. Shall we look forward for Teddy to review Gronefeld models next then..? :)

This watch is a coveted FP Journe item. Rumor has it Journe won’t sell to some people, Vladimir Putin is rumored to be one, yet I saw a picture of him wearing this exact model. Fantastic review Teddy, mentioning the dial dial creation is poignant as the scrap level to get one perfect dial is very high. In general, dial making is often the highest in scrap rate, depending on the nature of construction and manufacture. It is a mesmerizing watch and the dial, while looking simple, is part of this models hallmark making it mesmerizing, even with the solid gold movement bridges, and design in tantalum case. Bravo

The Chronometre Bleu is beautiful.

I think Journe makes fantastic watches, don't want to take anything away from them but an industry insider basically told me a huge proportion of the hype comes from market manipulation from watchbox.

Yes more videos on these brands! Love your videos Teddy!

Nice video. I thought isochronism was always the reason for a double barrel.

I thought for a minute you were going to say this is available now in your store...lol...😉😉

The more I learn about these stunning watches I always get the hope I can afford it and then the price tag stabs me in the heart with every google search...

I would buy the chronometre bleu it’s an amazing watch

Beautiful watch…please review the Oris Big Crown pointer date caliber 403….got my eye on it…LOL

Hi Teddy, I may be in a minority here but I noticed of all the videos you have made, none dedicated to large face watches say 50mm or larger? For some reason, I have always love large watches. My favorite company is Greubel Forsey. I feel it would be a cool video to see what the industry offers in very large faces covering various budgets. Thank you! PS Love your videos!

teddy got a hold of a journe 😱

Same dial maker as the VC blue. Best blue dials on the market!

Hey teddy what do you think of the era tourbillon I was thinking about getting on and I want to know your opinion

Super cool watch. But would be remiss if I didn’t report that incorporating a lossier inner terminal, an overcoil hairspring, and dynamic poising are three known ways to enhance isochronism. I am not aware that the JP Journe CB has any of these engineering feats built into this model. Incorporating a double barrel mainspring is news to me (in terms of how it can better defeat the effects of gravity through the X2 torque) that I’d like to learn more about. I really have my doubts..

Have a look at Horage please. Their Multiply line starts at 2.100 CHF and boasts hand made, swiss made, in house movement, 65 hour power reserve, small seconds complication, bracelet, tungsten rotor. The Autark line also has some great value! 3.500 CHF for a titanium watch, integrated bracelet, smalls seconds, power reserve indicator and big date.

I passed up an opportunity to purchase one of these years ago for $19,500 because at the time that was more than I typically would spend on a watch... I'm now considering picking one up in the $90k+ range because its simply that incredible and I just can't let my past mistake go.

CB is easily my favourite FPJ

That is one amazing timepiece!

phenomenal watch. but man look at the bend on that strap - FPJ should put this on a deployant

Davinci would have been proud of this watches movement

Is it pretty much impossible to get this watch if I wanted to add it to my growing collection.

how does the blue here compare to the blue in VC overseas?

CB train has left the station years ago, into the realm of unobtainable. Which Indy brand will be the next Journe?

my grail watch

Would you mind if I borrowed that watch just until my Vostok Amphibia arrives?

Wow Teddy. Stunning piece you have there.

This is easily my favourite watch, bar none ... but as others have said I doubt I will ever be able to buy one

Absolutely stunning watch. What a shame the prices are what they are now. Still, chapeau to FPJ.

Great, now I want one.

100k is what this watch is going for in today’s market insane but I must say it is my grail watch and I have a 5711

Don't think you mentioned it, what is its weight?

Teddy, any pull with AnOrdain? Tried to purchase a watch this morning. As you know I am a true collector. All models were sold out within a minute. I am sure they will appear on the Grey market as soon as they are delivered.Thanks

FP. Journe is basically a Richard Mille for people with exquisitely good taste

As if that watch isn't in demand enough currently...xD Tried to get on the list back in 2019, but was already too late, so we'll see, if ever owning one becomes feasible.

Oh perfect, it's just the watch that needs more hype

80-100k?... jesus.... last time I checked on one of these(couple years ago) they were around 40-50K on the secondary and I thought that was nuts... wow...