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danicasi2002 · 6 February 2022, 06:28 AM

I am intrigued by what's written about the FPJ CO as having one of the most complicated movements despite a simple hour/minute/seconds/power reserve set of functions.

https://monochrome-watches.com/revie...m-specs-price/

For the owners, what did you like about this piece? RG or Pt? Appreciate some photos. How long typically were the wait times? thanks.

Ichiran · 6 February 2022, 10:52 AM

I waited about 7 months for the watch but it was well worth the wait. This one is 40mm RG. I always wanted a Journe in RG because I think they are very "warm" and come with salmon dial. The platinum is easier to match with your outfit though. Here is a pic.

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vandyologist · 6 February 2022, 01:13 PM

It’s a fantastic wristwatch. Good luck.

danicasi2002 · 6 February 2022, 10:51 PM

hi, Michael, vandyologist, thanks so much for sharing photos of your CO.

GB-man · 6 February 2022, 11:04 PM

Not an owner so won’t comment other than love the optimum! Congrats in advance if you go for it.

Ichiran · 6 February 2022, 11:23 PM

You're welcome. Happy to post a back view too. The circular counter is a dead beat second indicator.

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danicasi2002 · 7 February 2022, 12:36 AM

The caseback is as awesome as the dial. Definitely a grail FPJ watch.

ChaseATX · 7 February 2022, 12:55 PM

I have a few Journe in the collection. This one still dominates the time spent on the wrist. 40mm platinum here.

I expect wait times have moved beyond a year or more for most on this model.

RRJ · 7 February 2022, 07:11 PM

It's an insane watch and my favorite FPJ model. While the Chronometre Resonance is still more impressive from a technical point of view, I much prefer the simpler look of the Optimum.

I expressed interest for mine (40mm plat) about 6 months ago and was told that I'd receive it either in 2023 or 2024, the latter one being more likely.

danicasi2002 · 9 February 2022, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RRJ

It's an insane watch and my favorite FPJ model. While the Chronometre Resonance is still more impressive from a technical point of view, I much prefer the simpler look of the Optimum.

I expressed interest for mine (40mm plat) about 6 months ago and was told that I'd receive it either in 2023 or 2024, the latter one being more likely.

Thanks. May not be as different as in the USA given how small the overall production is for the brand.

danicasi2002 · 9 February 2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseATX

I have a few Journe in the collection. This one still dominates the time spent on the wrist. 40mm platinum here.

I expect wait times have moved beyond a year or more for most on this model.

Thanks for sharing. The combination of the case with the brightly colored band is very nice.

Skyrider01 · 11 February 2022, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseATX

I expect wait times have moved beyond a year or more for most on this model.

I was told 3 years a few months ago.

danicasi2002 · 13 February 2022, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyrider01

I was told 3 years a few months ago.

was this what the boutique in Miami indicated?

Skyrider01 · 13 February 2022, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by danicasi2002

was this what the boutique in Miami indicated?

Yes, but they told me this a few months ago so it may be even longer now.

gliazzurri · 15 June 2023, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyrider01

Yes, but they told me this a few months ago so it may be even longer now.

What is the current price of the gold and platinum models of these? I heard there were changes but curious what the real story is nowadays.

GeraldGentaFan · 15 June 2023, 04:36 PM

CO is the best model in the current FPJ range in my opinion.

I unfortunately got mine after the huge price increase of BL models, so paid around 150k.

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vliberman · 15 June 2023, 10:49 PM

Incredible watch…. True masterpiece

RyanO · 15 June 2023, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraldGentaFan

CO is the best model in the current FPJ range in my opinion.

I unfortunately got mine after the huge price increase of BL models, so paid around 150k.

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That is spectacular. Love it in black label. Do you know how much the price increased? I have heard it was a significant rerating on the BL line.

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KWSub · 15 June 2023, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gliazzurri

What is the current price of the gold and platinum models of these? I heard there were changes but curious what the real story is nowadays.

For 2023:

$129.5k USD - Platinum
$126.2k USD - Gold

F131F · 16 June 2023, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GeraldGentaFan

I unfortunately got mine after the huge price increase of BL models, so paid around 150k.

Same here...

crod · 16 June 2023, 02:42 AM

these are the current prices for the CO

Platinum $129.5K
Red gold. $126.2K
Boutique $149.2K
Black Label $158.4

crod · 16 June 2023, 02:49 AM

mickyd329 · 16 June 2023, 04:55 AM

FPJ makes some of the best watches in the business IMO. The Optimum, Resonance, and Vertical Tourbillon are just insane! GeraldGentaFan, F131F, and crod must be VIP's within the brand. Those black dials are boutique editions that they don't just allocate to anybody if I'm correct.

Patiently waiting for my first FPJ allocation....

Spartan2009 · 16 June 2023, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mickyd329

FPJ makes some of the best watches in the business IMO. The Optimum, Resonance, and Vertical Tourbillon are just insane! GeraldGentaFan, F131F, and crod must be VIP's within the brand. Those black dials are boutique editions that they don't just allocate to anybody if I'm correct.

Patiently waiting for my first FPJ allocation....

I have 2 allocations and the Optimum is still years away.

1CO · 16 June 2023, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by crod

these are the current prices for the CO

Platinum $129.5K
Red gold. $126.2K
Boutique $149.2K
Black Label $158.4

Do you know the reason for the $29,000 difference between regular platinum and Black label? Other than the dial, Black Label and regular platinum are the exact same watch right?

F131F · 16 June 2023, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1CO

Do you know the reason for the $29,000 difference between regular platinum and Black label? Other than the dial, Black Label and regular platinum are the exact same watch right?

Yes, it's just the black dial that's different and they decided it's worth $29k starting in 2022. A lot more than Porsche charges for paint to sample colors...��

Ichiran · 16 June 2023, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1CO

Do you know the reason for the $29,000 difference between regular platinum and Black label? Other than the dial, Black Label and regular platinum are the exact same watch right?

The boutique and BL CO are made in smaller quantities, but otherwise they are the same watch with different dial colours.

crod · 17 June 2023, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1CO

Do you know the reason for the $29,000 difference between regular platinum and Black label? Other than the dial, Black Label and regular platinum are the exact same watch right?

Yes the only difference is the dial, they only sell them by application to previous clients and at boutiques and can only make 2 BL's per model per boutique per year max (but this never happens) they make much more less.

F131F · 17 June 2023, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crod

...and can only make 2 BL's per model per boutique per year max (but this never happens) they make much more less.

They do make 2 black label watches per year per boutique but not per model. Just 2 BL's total.

ChaseATX · 17 June 2023, 05:16 AM

Great watch for the office.

6 February 2022, 06:28 AM	#1
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 826	FPJ Chronometre Optimum I am intrigued by what's written about the FPJ CO as having one of the most complicated movements despite a simple hour/minute/seconds/power reserve set of functions. https://monochrome-watches.com/revie...m-specs-price/ For the owners, what did you like about this piece? RG or Pt? Appreciate some photos. How long typically were the wait times? thanks.

6 February 2022, 11:04 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,354	Not an owner so won’t comment other than love the optimum! Congrats in advance if you go for it. __________________

16 June 2023, 02:49 AM	#22
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16 June 2023, 04:55 AM	#23
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	FPJ makes some of the best watches in the business IMO. The Optimum, Resonance, and Vertical Tourbillon are just insane! GeraldGentaFan, F131F, and crod must be VIP's within the brand. Those black dials are boutique editions that they don't just allocate to anybody if I'm correct. Patiently waiting for my first FPJ allocation.... __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

6 February 2022, 10:52 AM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,162	I waited about 7 months for the watch but it was well worth the wait. This one is 40mm RG. I always wanted a Journe in RG because I think they are very "warm" and come with salmon dial. The platinum is easier to match with your outfit though. Here is a pic.

6 February 2022, 01:13 PM	#3
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 893	It’s a fantastic wristwatch. Good luck.

6 February 2022, 10:51 PM	#4
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 826	hi, Michael, vandyologist, thanks so much for sharing photos of your CO.

6 February 2022, 11:23 PM	#6
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,162	You're welcome. Happy to post a back view too. The circular counter is a dead beat second indicator.

7 February 2022, 12:36 AM	#7
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 826	The caseback is as awesome as the dial. Definitely a grail FPJ watch.

7 February 2022, 12:55 PM	#8
ChaseATX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: US Watch: 5270g Posts: 506	I have a few Journe in the collection. This one still dominates the time spent on the wrist. 40mm platinum here. I expect wait times have moved beyond a year or more for most on this model.

7 February 2022, 07:11 PM	#9
RRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: N/A Posts: 89	It's an insane watch and my favorite FPJ model. While the Chronometre Resonance is still more impressive from a technical point of view, I much prefer the simpler look of the Optimum. I expressed interest for mine (40mm plat) about 6 months ago and was told that I'd receive it either in 2023 or 2024, the latter one being more likely.

15 June 2023, 04:36 PM	#16
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	CO is the best model in the current FPJ range in my opinion. I unfortunately got mine after the huge price increase of BL models, so paid around 150k. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 June 2023, 10:49 PM	#17
vliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: los angeles Posts: 321	Incredible watch…. True masterpiece

16 June 2023, 02:42 AM	#21
crod 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: - Watch: FPJ OPTIMUM, RQ Posts: 169	these are the current prices for the CO Platinum $129.5K Red gold. $126.2K Boutique $149.2K Black Label $158.4

17 June 2023, 05:16 AM	#30
ChaseATX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: US Watch: 5270g Posts: 506	Great watch for the office.

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