F.P. Journe Presents the Nouvelle Octa Lune
During SIHH in Geneva last month, independent watch brand F.P. Journe introduced updated versions of the moon-phase watch in its Octa Collection. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is available in two case materials. Its dial has been rearranged from that of its predecessor, and it’s now available in a larger size.The F.P. Journe Octa Collection to date has consisted of seven watches, including a world timer and an annual calendar. Many of the watches make use of off-center displays for their various functions. Still, the dial design remains simple with good legibility. The watches have also made use of moderate sizes: most of the models come in 38-mm and 40-mm case diameters.For 2015, Journe made slight alterations to the layout of the original Octa Lune. Most noticeably, the F.P. Journe name and logo have moved from an arc at the top of the dial to a placement at 7 o’clock, just under the moon-phase aperture.An interesting feature of the Nouvelle Octa Lune’s aesthetics is that

AP UK service centre, Hanover Square experiences
So over the weekend my Diver, stopped running and won't get going again, it ran for 5 seconds when I wound it then it stopped again I intend to take it to the UK service centre in London. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with them. If anyone has any ideas on typical turn around times and the sort of service I can expect.Many thanks.

Build your own AP ROO??
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Any opinions on David Yurman?
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