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KarlS · 25 February 2016, 06:22 PM

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 · 25 February 2016, 06:23 PM

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

KarlS · 25 February 2016, 06:25 PM

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

KarlS · 25 February 2016, 06:27 PM

The color goes from this to almost black

KarlS · 25 February 2016, 06:30 PM

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 · 25 February 2016, 06:33 PM

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 · 25 February 2016, 06:35 PM

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 · 25 February 2016, 07:54 PM

Karl,

Impressive pics!

What is the rrp on thag anyhow!?

Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

PJ S · 25 February 2016, 07:56 PM

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

KarlS · 25 February 2016, 08:13 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 08:15 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 08:21 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 08:50 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 09:47 PM

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

TheBluePrince · 25 February 2016, 10:12 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 10:20 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 10:41 PM

Very nice; congrats!

PJ S · 25 February 2016, 11:04 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 February 2016, 11:09 PM

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

RamyAshour · 26 February 2016, 12:45 AM

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 · 26 February 2016, 01:12 AM

Congrats on a the FPJ!

GFONG · 26 February 2016, 01:30 AM

Nice watch. Congrats!

KarlS · 26 February 2016, 01:46 AM

Quote:

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 · 26 February 2016, 03:42 AM

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 · 26 February 2016, 03:47 AM

Looks great! Congrats, again.

kunlun · 26 February 2016, 03:51 AM

Very nice! It's a very beautiful watch.

Mine says hi.

KarlS · 26 February 2016, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kunlun

Very nice! It's a very beautiful watch.

Mine says hi.

GB-man · 26 February 2016, 06:50 AM

Looks great Karl. Congrats!

ansharma · 26 February 2016, 11:52 AM

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 · 26 February 2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

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.

25 February 2016, 06:22 PM	#1
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	FP Journe Chrono Bleu Incoming pics 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 Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:23 PM	#2
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	The tantalum metal is interesting as its bluish in cour as self winding has a fairly low profile. Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:25 PM	#3
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Probably more attractive than the dial. Truly beautiful to see and all 18kt Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:27 PM	#4
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	The color goes from this to almost black Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:30 PM	#5
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	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. Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:33 PM	#6
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	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 Attached Images

25 February 2016, 06:35 PM	#7
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	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 Attached Images

25 February 2016, 07:54 PM	#8
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	Karl, Impressive pics! What is the rrp on thag anyhow!? Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

25 February 2016, 07:56 PM	#9
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	By “self wind” you presumably mean ‘manual wind’? It’ll need much more than 15 turns – at least 30-35.

25 February 2016, 09:47 PM	#14
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Its a very special piece. Enjoy it for the many many years to come.

25 February 2016, 10:41 PM	#17
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Very nice; congrats! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

25 February 2016, 11:09 PM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The reverse view is stunning, would love to be able to reverse wear all these beautifully crafted and finished movements.

26 February 2016, 12:45 AM	#20
RamyAshour "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 152	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?

26 February 2016, 01:12 AM	#21
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Congrats on a the FPJ!

26 February 2016, 01:30 AM	#22
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Nice watch. Congrats!

26 February 2016, 03:42 AM	#24
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	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!

26 February 2016, 03:47 AM	#25
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Looks great! Congrats, again.

26 February 2016, 03:51 AM	#26
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	Very nice! It's a very beautiful watch. Mine says hi. Attached Images

26 February 2016, 06:50 AM	#28
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Looks great Karl. Congrats!

26 February 2016, 11:52 AM	#29
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,917	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.

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