I was fortunate enough to buy a Chronometre Bleu at auction in 2014 at a below-retail price of $18K (before auction premium). I love my "entry-level" FP Journe and I doubt I'll ever sell it. I just wish people like Kevin O'Leary didn't sound so douchey when talking about FP Journe watches.

Thank you for addressing gratitude and how blessed all watch collectors are, no matter at what level they collect.

This entry commentary was brilliant. So obvious but also so unique. You never hear watch enthusiasts daring to be honest about their obsession like that. Well done!

To F.P. Journes credit he did develop and manufacture a tourbillion by himself in 5 years. That takes companies millions of dollars, a designteam and a lot of years to create and release. Not to mention all the other weird horological problems he sometimes solves seemingly for his own enjoyment. You can't deny how good of a watchmaker he is.

First time watching your content. Love it, subscribed! ☺️

Don't feel bad. I seem to remember someone asking Philippe Dufour if he owned one of his own watches and he said no, he couldn't afford it.

Thanks for your videos. Just the right amount of info, humour and self awareness of how silly the subject is. Always entertaining. Cheers!

The self awareness in this video is incredible 🤣, no one should ever be disheartened at the fact they can't afford a Journe or an A Lange and Sohne or any watch from the trinity of watchmakers.

That dial color appears to be absolutely next level. Can't imagine experiencing this in person. Congrats to watch papi.

This may not be a watch for me but I'm very pleased that these watches are made to such a standard that I can appreciate from a distance. We need people like FPJ and others to move forward with new creations even if they may be out of reach or cannot justify. I guess on this occasion I take my hat of f to those who can afford them and purchase them so it keeps funding the industry innovating so at least us plebs get a chance to at least see a video on what can be accomplished.

Love your content ! Love the editing and your energy ! Do you do the eddying yourself ?

Fabulous vid Gringa!! And big congrats to James on his score. F.P. Journe is my only grail watchmaker (well...besides A. Lange & Söhne). 😎

With Journe there is such an an immediate realization of “Oh Boy This Is Special.” No need to research history or specs to quantify its significance. You just know the moment your eyes make contact. That is how I felt about 15 years ago when I first saw an image of one. I had no idea how much they cost or where they stood in the market. They are just so intrinsically interesting and gorgeous. There are many watches I love but at the end of the day F.P. Journe is the epitome of what I want a watch to be. Pure Magic.

It's a beautiful watch with class and pedigree. The movement is incredibly eye catching with all the FP DNA. Stunning 😍. I could never trust myself to own one, in fear of whalloping it on a door handle or something. I absolutely love it

Gorgeous both front and back! 😍 Also, I love the narration and editing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Great mic! Really stepping up that quality!

Mr FP journe is Person who I would admire , one of things is that he create a young talent competition were he reward the winner with watchmaking tools and money to start his career , that is noble act on itself. Unlike big corporate companies who spends budget trying to market their watches without improving the product itself and some of these brands unfortunately are a victims of marketing strategy that higher administrative positions is trying to do, they wishes so much to be the next FP journe or Derek Pratt etc but they lack the traces that Independents had. I had an incident where I try to get a custom feature on a dress watch model that can be easily fulfilled by any watchmaker basically but I got a rejection letter stating that work can be easily done BUT it’s not that ambitious and cost of making it is way below target price although they contradict what they say on their strategy (( Jaquet Droz 2.0 version )) as they claim 😂.

What makes this watch channel unique, is that it’s the only one I can’t watch with my children around! 😂😂 Also, quite possibly the only F.P.Journe review to use the word “wank” 👍 Keep it up Britt, never change 🙂

Love this post Britt. FPJ is a brand most of us don’t consider, when we’ve got one wheel stuck in the sand obsessing about Rolex, PP and AP. Keep smiling Britt 🖐

i"m a watch enthusiast although i cant afford such collectible pieces and ive heard about th FP watches especially thier amazing 18 function astronomic. one time i owned a Longine which was gifted to me by a relative and as time went by, i got some kind of affection for this watch even though back then i didnt know much about watches. the amazing thing i loved about that watch was the sound of its beat whenever i layed down to sleep as i placed my head on my whrist. i got so hurt when i got back home one time and my sister told me how she borrowed my watch without my coscent and she lost it on thier school party. up until now ive never recovered. it was later when i learned that was a kind of watch problably i will never afford in my life.

I had heard the name FP Journe, but had never seen a review of one. Very enjoyable and interesting video, watch & watchmaker.

I laughed so hard at the "look at this little stud muffin" part! Totally caught me off guard. hahah great vid!

Great opening Britt. You've kept it real. It's like Mark Dice offering to give away a chocolate bar or an ounce of Silver. Most took the chocolate. I'm glad that I'm still on the other side of the tracks. For now. lol Thanks for the vid, nice work.

Hi Britt, love your energy (and your thoughts on watches but that goes without saying)

Great viideo. I never thought I'd like a watch with that much brown in it, but that thing is beautiful from any angle.

I love your vibe. Think it is a Mixtur of Art, technik and history that makes it so interesting when you get infected by watches. Also the interaction with other watch enthusiasts and the numberless amount of stories and people it brings into your life. Keep it up girl, your doing just fine 👌😏

Love the art and craft of F.P. Journe. Is it worth it? Sure, if you can afford that luxury without dumping yourself into deep doo doo. I find there are too many watches to love; so why not just love them all from afar? That distant allure makes it even more enticing and enjoyable. Cheers!

love it! crossing fingers that one day i will have one in my watchbox too

Wth did I just watch?1 Ups, downs, funny, insightful, Havana dial, stunning Journe. (looked great on both of you guys). U definitely had some gooood coffee. Glad the algorithm served this today

Excellent review!

It’s the first time I’ve seen this particular watch , although I was familiar with the brand thanks to “Federico talks watches” , he’s a big fan . I think it’s absolutely beautiful, as you stated, pure class. It’s bonkers money, but it’s just gorgeous.

Gringa Lives!!! Ha. This video makes me think of one of my favorite quotes; "“Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big." So as watch nerds, we need not let anyone say a watch is too much or out of reach. Long Live the Cult.

Wonderful video, Brit! It's too big for me and I can't afford it but it's amazing!

At 4:18 I was soooooo tempted 🤣. Brilliant video and huge congratulations James on getting this watch. The waitlist is insane. You have obviously made the right connections 👏. Love love love this watch maker. Great video Brittany 👏👏👏🥃

Gringles, great review! Nice to hear a bit aboot Journe.

This watch feels like a love letter to watch making watch papi is a lucky guy to have it in his watch chest

Your intro is so on point. We are the rich people in Hunger Games. Even if we’re not rich, compared to most of the world, we are. Difficult not to feel stupid or silly, but ya know……watches, so….. 😏💕 …..excellent vid as usual 😎👍🏼

FPJ and Kurt Klaus are my watchmaking idols

I love the idea of getting a Journe CS. But the problem is I generally don’t dress to match something that formal, suiting something like the resonance more (like the boujee birch that I am) but I can’t get one without getting an entry level one 😭😭😭. As for justifying it? There is no justification. Our lives are short and we’re all aware of our inevitable end. So, if you find independent horology gives you that little fleeting feeling of joy every time you see it, then that’s all the justification you need. And you’re right about being passionate for things you won’t buy yourself. I love MB&F, I went to their new London boutique yesterday. I wouldn’t buy 80% of their lineup, but loved it all! And to kinda quote John Mayer: “It doesn’t matter how much it costs, it has to hurt”. I say this to my friends who are now getting into horology, it can be a £50 Seiko or a £50,000 Patek, you need that pang of disbelief that you’ve just spent that much on something functionally pretty useless!

Great watch and video! There is nothing wrong with admiring nice things…it is free. You just have to know your limits when acquiring them.

FP Journe watches are exquisite. Been a fan for years although I never could afford one. Your husband's example is a beauty!

Your comment about watch collecting being a privilege and subject to wealth is spot on. Regardless of the price point, no one needs more than one watch. I forget sometimes how lucky I am.

Stunning watch James and your story of how it became yours is great too. Most of all I like how the numerals reduce in size to accomodate the sub dial. I like the Lange crono too but some of the numerals are cut in half! Journe accomadate the sub dial in a much better way, to my eye at least.

I don't wear dress watches that often but his are some of the most unique and beautiful on the planet!

It is a beautiful mechanical piece of artwork, I will never own one, but I can appreciate it. I admire a woman who is confident enough to wear a large watch.

That is a fantastic watch. It is far beyond my budget, but we need people to invest in these pieces to ensure that they are actually made. So, yes, I celebrate those who have the means and good taste to own such a beautiful piece.

i first learned about FP from a manga Air Gear and because of that I've always wanted one.

I love FP Journe watches. That Havana is one of my favorites. Had a chance to pick up the Chronometre Blue a few years ago but held off. Now they are impossible to get retail

I like the little 7 and 8. No digit nibbling here. Go Journe!

Superb summary at the end...you had me feeling a little guilty up to that..

I love this video. I love the brand. I love this watch. It has scratches. So Someone had it on his wrist, and did not hide it in a dark dump safe. Well done.

I have to remember not to have a mouth full of coffee when watching your videos. It almost came out of my noise when you showed a young F.P. and called him a stud muffin. lol.

It’s fortunate that both you and your husband have a passion for watches. Not everyone’s spouse appreciates them.

Ooohhhh!! How I enjoyed this one. Thanks 🤗

Rambling but oh so cute. You were nice to FPJ he has been criticized fairly hard by many. Nice job Britt! 🥃

The funny thing about the hobby is, and I understand it, that watch would never be my entry to that price bracket. Not because I don't see the value in it or think it's ridiculous, but personally, it doesn't give my heart a flutter or send my salivary glands into overdrive. If it does it for you, great, but I found a watch I couldn't just buy on a whim, and started saving my money for it. It will be months before I can buy it, but I will love it all the more when I get it, and it was love at first sight. All for a watch that costs maybe 1/15th the price of that FP Journe. And I still know it's silly, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Watch people understand. Other people really don't. That's OK. It doesn't have to make sense to everyone.

Such an amazing, lasting design. I’m picking up my Octa Lune tomorrow 😊

Good god I want a Souverain Chron’. It’s just the hands. There’s magic in the hands.

Wow that's one beautiful watch! Papi should let you wear it sometimes, it is just a bit too big for you. Making that a fashion statement. Well as it's been said... A dream is a wish your heart makes... I truly hope that your dream to have one will one day come true!

Love the video. Really great and impressive content and quality of photos and videos. Admire FP Journe, even if I can’t afford one! Lovely movement and dial texture on the watch you’ve featured…..although not sure about the dial colour! Personally, “if” I had the PP Aquanaut in brown and gold in my collection (I don’t but know you’ve featured previously), I think that’s a nicer shade and would pick a contrasting dial colour FPJ (they do some lovely alternate ones). Great video again though.

Im truly happy for WatchPapi,for having my grail...and I will buy it for myself sureee...when I sell my house....and this watch is the one that made Gringas channel my fav one in hobby....

I went to the journe Boutique in Toronto. They told me it's basically impossible to ever get one even if they were super nice about it. Like basically the dude was ashamed to even so no. Like he was guilty or something.

WTG Britt, adding more new subs this month than any of the grey market dealer channels. Roman, Eric, Spencer, PT or Watchbox. New subs made you bigger than Anthony Farrers channel.

It's all in the marketing - I would guess the actual cost of manufacture is about a tenth of the asking price with a large part of the profit spent in convincing everyone that it's worth ten times more...That's how it all works.

Only 30 m waterresistence at this price point is not acceptable :-) such a lovely watch.

I can imagine James with this watch, Panama hat on top, linen shirt (at least 2 buttons open), a big cigar in his hand, a nice scotch or rum in the other 😊👍 Don't worry Gringa, we'll get you a Philippe Dufour 😉😄

the statement on how being a hobby and the way it skews what you think is so expensive is so true. 😂 i remember the days where i thought paying over $200 for a watch was nuts. those days are long gone ☠️

I'm willing to be that before Journe leaves the house to attend a cocktail party, he pauses in front of a full length mirror, adjusts his cravat, and says to his reflection "My God, mon ami, you are still such a stud muffin"!

"...single barrel watch nears the end of the power reserve it starts losing more time.". Isn't it the other way around? At the end of the power reserve the main spring cannot push the balance wheel to its full amplitude, and the watch gains time, not loses it. And of course it's not really the end of the power reserve, but that's another story.

This one does nought for me but somehow that's the point. It is however a special thing with skill and imagination and as you say it's part of the broad spectrum that makes watches special to us. To think I just bought a new very fancy OLED TV and thought gosh that's a lot, it's about a quarter the price of my last watch...Perspective - nah, we're all just mad and we need some madness in our lives.

Yes!! It does exactly that! Soooo on point 👌🏻. It does the weirdest things to our brains 😄

Hi Britney, do not apologize for your french accent. I’m french (Jérôme with o circonflexe!) and your accent is cute and exact, your videos delightful ! Keep on going, please ! And I realy Hope your husband can one day afford a fp journe !! Sincerly yours

This is a great one because you talk about the one thing most people don't: money. Its a very good thing to self-reflect and have gratitude for what you have. Myself, I do not feel blessed. I worked hard for what I have and I started with nothing. And I have a LONG way to go still. I pray that when I have kids, they are the blessed ones and that I can teach them gratitude.

I used to be a spec guy too. I used look into Lume, water resistant, and toughness. My daily driver turned out to be a dress watch. They are more comfortable and elegant. Unless I have only one watch, I will need all the specs. I have Gshock, Divers, and Field watches for those tough things.

Great to have a video on Journe, he really is the new Breguet.

my favorite F. P. Journe is Octa chronograph flyback. pure art. good luck for me to get it....

Uh, all that money and you can't even go swimming in it?

I look at FPJ and think "if Tim Burton started a watch brand". FPJ is reserved for the elite, or the investor convinced that when FPJ eventually pops his clogs, the watches made during his lifetime will disappear into the stratosphere. I appreciate FPJ's artistry, but I also find this segment of horology not a part of the watch industry I look to or particularly admire (agnostic of the money). There are plenty of other brands pushing the envelope far more than FPJ when it comes to artistry, engineering and design. I find this particular example quite ugly (sorry, just my stupid opinion), but I've always been a fan of the industrial design of the hour and minute hands. Great video as always, thanks Brittany 😊

Not a fan of Journe. Their watches just don't do it for me. I have an extreme disliking of the colors on most of the ones I've looked at (the finest poo brown, 3 month expired mustard yellow, etc). Plus didn't everyone hate the power reserve on the front of Grand Seikos enough that they put them on the back of the movement... but on this watch everyone is like that's a STUNNING dial! I always wonder how much is in the name compared to the design.

A watch like this is a work of art ... and the price of a work of art is whatever somebody will pay for it.

I too have a penchant for appreciating that which i cannot possess. The problem is i have alot to appreciate. 😉

You need to make a video on his watch collection! So far what we’ve seen is fire

F P Journe are awesome 👌🏼 unlike that F in microphone stand 🤦🏻‍♂️ that’s got to go woman 👩

Nice video, Brittany, thank you. Watch is beautiful. To my taste, less is more when it comes to dress watches. Hours, minutes, and seconds. Far as being silly buying expensive things like watches: yeah, well, people spend millions on a painting, just paint and a piece of canvas. Is it right to do so with so many problems in the world? Can't answer that.

How about a review of the drinky bird in the background? (Hodinkee guy has one too...must be a watch geek thing). Anyway, love the Journe, definitely worth it! Thanks.

Nice video ---- Pope Tier Rules !!! --- I am BINGE WATCHING all your video this weekend (AND ALL THE ADDS) !!!!!

Britt, the watch is glorious, the completely unnecessary price of it, is exactly what helps make it so glorious, does that make sense?, anyway great as usual Britt 👍

They are works of art.

I came within a heartbeat of buying a Chronomètre Souvrain with a Havana dial - they even had one in stock when Pragnell stated carrying FPJ a couple of years back. But.... Journe....Patek.... I just felt like you gotta pick a side - and in my case I guess that was always going to be Patek. (Obviously, if you're Kevin O'Leary, you can collect both - and much more besides. But the more humble variety of plutocrat needs to pick a team, really. Otherwise things get a little bit crazy😬)

Also on the subject of wanting to own one. I can theoretically afford one, but I really shouldn’t for a year or so. Self restraint is hard so hell. Also lols at this being a $30,000 watch. Back in the days when you could buy them eh.

I have a lot to say about this but it would be an incredibly rambling missive. So you were perfect.

The dial looks like it is made of chocolate. I think that is a compliment...

Journe is amazing. Apart from being WAY too big. Bring back 38mm FPJ. I don’t really wear mine. It’s too much dial space. It’s a pancake. Make it smaller. Rant over. :)

How long did your husband have to wait to receive his CS Havana? It is a fantastic watch !

Wait, what salary are we talking about here? Cause i may be wrong but I did see a black Daytona in that watch roll.

Beautiful watch

You are so fortunate that your husband allowed you to handle his watch in this video.

Gorgeous watch. I’m super jelly. And I’d have chosen that colour too. Brown and gold go so well. What would maybe bug me tho, as much as the movement, case and dial finish are super impressive, is that the register track and numerals are painted and not applied. It would have been better if that was the case, imo. Plus, 30m! J/k, lol. Also, why did you feature a snippet of O’Leary? Ugh!

Fantastic designer and craftsmanship and quality materials BUT I cant justify the price tag. Love the designs of the hand carved bridges of the various models and consider them way above AP, PP etc terms of beautfiful aesthetic and perhaps otherworldly looks but you really cant even wear these museum sort of pieces anywhere without you know what. VC and Breguet super amazing designing also

Britt please show us yoir state of collection!