FP Journe Chrono Bleu Incoming pics

[KarlS]

Picked this up 2 days ago and the blue of the dial is truly pretty and very difficult to photograph. It has to be seen in different light

[KarlS]

The tantalum metal is interesting as its bluish in cour as self winding has a fairly low profile.

[KarlS]

Probably more attractive than the dial. Truly beautiful to see and all 18kt

[KarlS]

The color goes from this to almost black

[KarlS]

I am giving the strap the benefit of the doubt as it may need a few days to settle I would definitely have prepared something a bit padded. Find it a bit stiff and thin at the moment. Otherwise it fits fine on the wrist and is comfortable.

[KarlS]

Still need to get used to the self wind. It has stopped twice as I don't seem to have wound it enough. with over 50 hours PR I thought just 15 turns in the morning would be enough. Obviously not so guess better read the instruction manual

[KarlS]

and despite paying full retail I got absolutely zilch as a gift except a polishing cloth!! I know some people wonder why you would expect a free bee when you spend this sort of cash but anything for free is always great

[lovej]

Karl,

Impressive pics!

What is the rrp on thag anyhow!?

Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

[PJ S]

By “self wind” you presumably mean ‘manual wind’?
It’ll need much more than 15 turns – at least 30-35.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

By “self wind” you presumably mean ‘manual wind’?
It’ll need much more than 15 turns – at least 30-35.

Yes I am a twit. It's manual wind. I think someone said 35 to full and then 15 a day but not sure.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by lovej

Karl,

Impressive pics!

What is the rrp on thag anyhow!?

Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

It's £16300 before VAT and roughly £14000 after VAT back

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Yes I am a twit. It's manual wind. I think someone said 35 to full and then 15 a day but not sure.

Website states 38 for fully wound state to be achieved – so I wasn’t out by much.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Website states 38 for fully wound state to be achieved – so I wasn’t out by much.

Thanks for making me check the website. It's actually handier than I thought on the technical side. I had avoided it as I don't think it was particularly user friendly

[Samui]

Its a very special piece. Enjoy it for the many many years to come.

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by KarlS

It's £16300 before VAT and roughly £14000 after VAT back

Stunning watch

Can you get these in the UK now?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Stunning watch

Can you get these in the UK now?

Yes. Obviously a waiting list. I think they make more than they say. If it was launched in 2009 and I have u
number 900 gives you an idea on production numbers

[jjnd08]

Very nice; congrats!

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Yes. Obviously a waiting list. I think they make more than they say. If it was launched in 2009 and I have u
number 900 gives you an idea on production numbers

Assumes sequential numbering for a start, but otherwise that’d be roughly 150 per annum – which is about 700 less than they produce annually, of all their models.

[AK797]

The reverse view is stunning, would love to be able to reverse wear all these beautifully crafted and finished movements.

[RamyAshour]

Absolutely beautiful watch, and one of my two grails. Huge congrats!

Unfortunately I dont have the funds yet to get it, but I am curious as to how long you had to wait?

[Vipes]

Congrats on a the FPJ!

[GFONG]

Nice watch. Congrats!

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by RamyAshour

Absolutely beautiful watch, and one of my two grails. Huge congrats!

Unfortunately I dont have the funds yet to get it, but I am curious as to how long you had to wait?

I had a May delivery and was moved up when the first 2 on the list hadn't arrived to view it.

[cervantes]

Congrats! It's a modern classic. 60 winds does it for me (though something like 3/4 winds, not full winds). It's a beauty, I wore mine today and fell asleep with it on it's so comfy on the wrist. For different strap ideas, try the FP Journe boutique. Some people like it on tan and camel straps. I've even seen it on green and red. Enjoy!

[adamlea]

Looks great! Congrats, again.

[kunlun]

Very nice! It's a very beautiful watch.

Mine says hi.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Very nice! It's a very beautiful watch.

Mine says hi.

[GB-man]

Looks great Karl. Congrats!

[ansharma]

Nice watch congrats - are these rare? I tried one on a while ago in London at Williams and Son and they were offering me a discount on it.

Wear it in good health.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ansharma

Nice watch congrats - are these rare? I tried one on a while ago in London at Williams and Son and they were offering me a discount on it.

Wear it in good health.

CB use to be readily available but I noticed supply tightening up ever since the Hodinkee video that praised it so much. Seems demand has picked up and supply is relatively restricted. Much like a 5711, easily had just have to wait a few weeks, months or get lucky.

Edit: if you want new from AD.