A very informative video especially with the pricing info! I look forward to the Part 2 this Sunday. Love your F.P. Journe cap by the way. Happy 2020!

FP Journe is my grail brand. I’m getting there. A Moser Endeavor is shipping to me this week!

Hi Bill, UTC = Universal Time Coordinated 🙂. Mister Journe is an amazing person, known for his strong character, but recognised as one of the best watchmakers living actually. I was lucky enough to buy a Chronomètre Bleu from Paris boutique with no waiting list, the experience is second to none. Journe watches are above Patek in my opinion. I think the CB is popular for its blue dial, used also in the pièce unique. A great video topic. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Bill! So glad to see this piece on FP Journe and look forward to Sunday’s installment. It’s less than 5 years since I became engrossed in the world of watches and 3 since I found FP’s products. The man is truly amazing on many different levels combining a unique sense of style with outstanding engineering abilities makes him a modern day Rembrandt. When I first found the Resonance series, IU loved the concept but had no love for the dial. Sure the first series were elegant and beautiful, but I could not see the sense of putting 2 12 hour displays on there. The answer was the “digital” display that would show 24 hours. Never liked the look for that edition, but made more sense. I always said if he ever comes out with an analog 12 and 24 hour display, I would pony up the funds. Well, he did and I did! Couldn’t be happier with my new Resonance, but it is challenging to wind! Happy New Year! Rich

Great Brand. My fav! On my bucket list. Nice video mate

How’s this for coincidence Bill. Just last week I pulled the trigger on an FPJ CS in platinum. Bought it in “unworn “ condition and should have it next week. I considered the red gold but decided to go with platinum as I think I’ll wear it more. Thanks again for all of your extremely informative videos. You’ve taught me a lot. Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2020!

Hi Bill, I think FPJ is a living legend, and his watches value will definitely increase in the future. The Resonance is my grail from FPJ, number 3 on my all-time grail list :D

Great video Bill. I really like F.P. Journe, his attention to detail is second to none. Unfortunately they are out of my range for the foreseeable future. Maybe one day.

oh how things have changed- there was a time a Journe could be had for below boutique prices. 😮😮😮

Nice show!

Hi Bill. I like the photo you put up of the Chronometre Soverain in Platium. Is that more than the Platinum one?

I do respect FPJ himself a lot and I also totally agree he is the A.L. Breguet of our era. More than one time I've asked myself "Do I value and focus on hand-finishing too much?". Sure hand-finishing is one of the key difference between Haute Horlogerie and mass-produced good watches, but the innovations of mechanisms and functions shouldn't be less important at all. The Chronometre Optimum is also my favorite FPJ and at the top place of my grail list. The combination of constant power feed and friction-free escapement is theoretically perfect for chronometry. But one thing has bugged me a lot: why FPJ doesn't make a hacking system if chronometry is his major interest? By the way, as I know the waiting list of the Chronometre Bleu has been discarded by FPJ.

Hi Bill, Chronometre Opttimum is also my favourite FPJ, but I wish he did it in 38mm. Cheers, James

Great video, Bill. The Optimum also has a double-direct impulse engine, similar - but different - to Breguet's original Natural Escapement. In addition, the Remontiore will cut-out with less then 20 hours of power or so. Also, it has a regular second on front and a dead-beat second on the case back, whilst the Tourbillon Souvrain has dead-beat only on the front.

Absolute grail

Great video, thank you so much. Where do you find the retail prices of F.P. Journe?

Hi Bill, just wondering, but would you happen to know about how much the service cost for an FPJ CS would be? As someone interested in one day owning one, just wondering what I'm getting myself into. Thanks!

Hi Bill, again another great video. I recently had the chance to see a Vertical tourbillon up close which was for sale at a AD ( I was surprised one was available) .Although i was impressed with the watch itself i was less than impressed with the tan leather strap and the quality of the pin buckle . I would also have preferred on a watch at this price level a deployment clasp even though its on a leather strap, what is your view ?. Apart from the brass movement Tourbillon Souverains,it seems that F.P.Journe high end watches like the gold movement Tourbillons lose considerable value , with prices of this model in the low $90k and some in the $70s compared to what $160k rrp ? As a watch enthusiast I am not looking to buy watches as investment ,however it is nice to know that your purchase doesnt lose too much value while you enjoy it.What is your view on these watches for the future? . I was also pleased with the friendly reception at F.P.Journe especially when compared to the cold unfriendly service at the Rolex AD which is why i am moving away from Rolex and looking for something different . Happy new year and all the best for 2020

@WatchArtSci I am in dilemma and need your advice as I really respect your knowledge and opinion, I was able to get elegante 48 from AD and consider how these are skyrocketing in market price I am wondering if I should sell it at gray market price and by myself a mechanical Fp chronometer souvrin platinum like the the one you have instead to take advantage of the price difference what do you think ?

Where can i buy one of the chronometre platinum? It looks so good

Bill, the graphic for the Resonance is a little misleading..... the photo is of the “2019 only” model and retail price is correct at $82.8.....but the reference to a listing on C24 at $52,000 just isn’t an apples to apples comparison. No way can you get a 2019 only Resonance for $52.0. Also, C24 has many CS listed for low to mid $20s which could have been a reference point early in the video when you discussed CSs. Looking forward to part 2!

could you consider a watchmaker that can be bought for below today’s retail/boutique prices and may be worth 3x in 3-5 years? might be interesting and may open our eyes to other options. with that said, I’m a HUGE FP Journe fan! Plus, I mentioned you to Kenny C at the Journe LA boutique and he knew you right away 😀

Bill, if I remember correctly, Mr. journe doesn't like hacking seconds, right? Nevertheless, the first watch that caught my eye was the chronometre souverain in rose gold.

Hi Bill, have you seen the prices of the FP Journe Elegante 48mm lately? What do you think and reasons why?

My Grail is the Vagabondage III .... jumping seconds!! Are you kidding me?!

Beautiful watches. Are the hands unique to the brand? And if so, do they have a special name?

No brand ticks me like Lange and Journe. One is exceptional in holding standards while producing thousands of watches and another is the watchmaker of our time. I would consider myself very lucky if I get to own one of the pieces from them(not likely to happen). :(

Bill what’s your view on the Octa Lune Havana 40mm. I love the brown look.

A recently saw a You Tube documentary (fabrication of their case, components, etc.)about their watch and fell in love even more. Now if I can win the lottery.😿

Hi Bill. I bought my Seiko 5 last year so that's $100 more to put towards an FPJ this year. Like each of the last 5 years I'm hoping this will be the year we get the Elegante QP 🤞

Hey Bill, If I were to get an FP Journe, I will get the Elegante.

chrono bleu is nearly 40k on chrono24!

This video needs an update...how prices have changed in a span of 11 months!

It's odd that people will by a mass produced Rolex for the same price as a really unique watch as these and others.

Similar design language to certain Jaquet Droz models.

"The élégantééééé"

Service why? Waste of money