A watch is merely a watch, unless, of course, it is a luxury F P Journe chronograph, in which case it is a machine that has been created by one of the world’s very best premiere watchmakers, to not only tell the time, but to look and feel fantastic. Journe is the greatest chronographer of our time, his work outstrips his competitors by miles and he is responsible for the renaissance of high end watch making as an art form. Journe has in a few short years made the standard for the very best quality time pieces higher than it has ever been, even in the industries golden years of pre-war Europe.

Journe himself is a colorful character and is notorious for his early refusal to take on commissions for one off luxury time pieces. Whilst working with his Uncle, a famous restorer of antique clocks and watches, the young Francois began to create his own personal time piece, a Tourbillion pocket watch of the very best, but such was his skill and reputation with restoration he was inundated with commissions.

Refusing any of these until he had proved himself on his own timepiece it would be a further five years before he unveiled his Journe Tourbillion, which he wears daily to this day. After finishing his luxury timepiece, Journe began establishing his brand, moving to Switzerland and developing unique movements for his range of watches. The F P Journe marquee boasts some of the finest examples of the very best modern horology available on the market. His watches have a

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