Hands-On: With The F.P.Journe Octa Lune, Up-Sized To 42 MM
In most of F.P.Journe's watches, there seems to be an uninterrupted flow from concept?to design, prototype, and?production.?This results in?watches of an?uncommon, seemingly personal, integrity that extends to both aesthetics and technical attributes.?Thus, while more than a modicum of journalistic integrity is required for what we do at HODINKEE,?I don't shy away from proclaiming myself to be a Journe fan-boy (though not to this degree).That said, I didn't?consider the release of the Octa Lune in a 42 mm case to be groundbreaking news. It did, however, make me look at F.P.Journe in a new light: as a global business, and not just a daring watchmaker. 2 OF 9 The new case size was developed primarily to increase legibility of the timekeeping dials, at the request of clients.?(Additionally, whether we support it or not, there is in fact a market for larger wristwatches and the new Octa Lune can now appeal to that market segment.) 3 OF 9 Even on my relatively sm

43mm Navitimer 01 vs 46mm
I'm going to buy one of the two and I'm struggling with this decision. I like the presence that the 46mm provides as well as the sapphire case back but I worry that the 46 size could look dated a few years down the road. Any thoughts?

5980/1A white dial
Got a chance to buy a double sealed 5980/1A white dial.Out of all the 5980/1A, white dial I remember hardly moved when it was still avaible and only on sale for 2 years only? .. I think this model is rarest of the three dial option.Love to hear your thoughts on this model. jen

A bit of luck
Hello all,As we all know, things occasionally work out unexpectedly. I woke up yesterday intending to go to work for a few hours, but as the week left me tired, added to a slight hangover, I decided not to go. I was prepared to stay in and relax, when I remembered an employee at my local Rolex AD suggesting I check out another store about an hour away from me. With nothing better to do, and a fairly nice day out, I thought of going to see what Patek watches they might have. I've been checking out the the 3700, 5711/1A and 5167A but was yet to see any of these in the metal. Still, an hour is a long drive, so I decided to give them a call, hoping there was a chance there was at least a 5167A I could see to make the trip worth it. To my utter astonishment, the guy says he has a 5711/1A and a 5167A that arrived that very morning. He said it was available, and he sounded almost as shocked as I was. So, I drove down to check it out. I only intended to look, and felt lucky just to get a chanc

5960P with 5960-1A Bracelet Question
I know the materials are different but does anyone know or tried putting a 5960-1A bracelet on a 5960P? If so, does it fit?