Watch Shopping In Japan: Three F.P.Journe Boutique Exclusives In Tokyo, Including A Tourbillon Souverain With Jade Dial
I'm generally quick to answer when people ask me to name my favorite modern watch brands; without hesitation, the list includes F.P.Journe. This is not to say that I'm a fan of everything the brand produces, but I admire the way the manufacture applies a certainly polarizing and idiosyncratic design language consistently to every model in its range, from the most exclusive models to its entry-level pieces.More than one collector I have met has described F.P.Journe watches as "poetic" in both design and engineering, including a particularly memorable collector who, over glasses of rosé in the courtyard of the 14th-century Swiss château he of course redesigned himself, waxed lyrically about the peerless way the brand balances "technology and poetry" in its designs. (Bear in mind that this was during an event sponsored by another watch manufacture, but this was of no concern to him considering the elegant Resonance he sported on his wrist.)So, need

Am I missing the point of the ROO
Right its a chronograph, its sporty, its waterproof to 100m... so why do they put them on from the factory with a leather strap? Metal or rubber would be so much more suitable to the main purpose of these watches, no?

How much are pre-owned ladies ROs and Millenary usually?
I was just wondering if anyone has purchased or has inquired about ladies models.Looking for a gift for my wife.

Airwolf Raven - Again
Stumbled across this today, a model I've wanted for a long, long time:.watchfinder.co.uk/Breitli...066/item/44202I've never owned a Breitling but this piece really blows my skirt up. Two questions:1. Is it a reasonable price;2. Are there any pitfalls in buying a used Breitling, such as mahoosive service costs, factory recalls, etc.?Many thanks in advance

Best 37mm+ YG Rolex under 13k?
Thanks!