FP Journe Chronometre & Resonance

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Look, I can be a bit of an asshole, but not THAT big of an asshole!

Kevin O'Leary, isnt it?

See my comment immediately above.

Well, unless you are Kevin, he might have purchased them all. He's that kinda special guy 🙂

I am not Kevin. That's the nicest thing I've ever said about myself.

I think they make about the coolest-looking watches around.

I'm not sure the purchaser wanted the staff blabbing about his (or her, hahahaha) purchases after he left. I'm sure they're happy that they finally moved, but discretion please! At least it sounds like they didn't name the native nationality of the purchaser, as I have a distinct suspicion.

That's an interesting suspicion. It's wrong, but it's interesting. You don't know the name, the nationality, the gender, the location. How much more discretion should there be, in your view? I don't understand what you're getting at.

I was a regular enthusiast going in to enjoy watches with a knowledgable sales guy. I was gearing up to buy one. One week (after several weeks of visiting) all of the watches were gone. The sales guy apologized saying that one person - a single purchaser - had come in and bought every single available Rolex and every single available JP Journe. It saddened me. But that's all he told me.

My post was reflecting on what a wonderful period that was. Here's another photo. I don't get to enjoy such moments any more.

Since you don't know what nationality I was thinking, you can't know that I am wrong. But you have demonstrated the difference between anonymity and privacy. We don't know whom I suspected, but we know that I suspected it.

Similarly, we know not who bought these all, but (thanks to chatty sales) we do know what was done. That all were sold at once to a single buyer tells more than that they were all sold since last visit.

I think it's safe to conclude that the person might not want this known at all, given that we get reactions like

Look, I can be a bit of an asshole, but not THAT big of an asshole!

I wasn't given the name, address, age, weight, height, gender, religion, political beliefs, place of origin, nationality, family status, mental or physical attributes of the purchaser. No breach of privacy there. No breach of human rights. He just said "someone came and bought them all." I wasn't suspicious about "the native nationality" (whatever that is) of the purchaser. I'm still not.

"Hey! What happened to all your FP Journes and Rolexes?" "I don't know what you're talking about. Also the purchaser (or purchasers) if there was one (or more or indeed none) may or may not be of the native nationality you have in mind right now. Can I interest you in this Michael Kors collection, sir?"

The AD probably wouldn't let me in the front door no matter how many pieces were available. "Sorry, Forgot we are remodeling today! " I'm joking of course. My actual AD experience with any brand has been great save one: the closest AD for Rolex, Patek Philippe, AP etc. I digress, totally zoomed off topic. It's crazy to think someone bought the lot. Hard to imagine there was a single Rolex for sale.

This reminds me of a story an independent jewelery maker told me when I was visiting his atelier in Florence. He creates by hand these amazing rings and objects. The workshop is in the store and it is like walking back into the renaissance. Every time I am in Florence I make sure to stop in and say hello.

In addition to his artistry with precious metals, he is also an accomplished classical guitarist. A true renaissance man.

A woman from the state of Texas came into his shop and promptly told him she wanted to purchase about fifty items to give to friends as gifts. She wasn't there to marvel at his craftsmanship or talk with him about his passion and what drove him to create these marvelous pieces. Nope she just wanted to purchase an armload of his work without even negotiating on the price. This would have been a seriously large sale for him.

What did he do? He politely asked her to leave and refused her request.

Was he crazy for doing that?

I don't know. I really respect him for taking that position. He values his work and wants it to be valued by the person acquiring it. I think that is the right way to be.

If you are selling a homogenous product that can be sold in bulk, sure that is the way to sell widgets. But fine artistry is not a widget to be purchased in large bundles or lots.

Great story.

I really respect him for taking that position. He values his work and wants it to be valued by the person acquiring it. I think that is the right way to be.

I agree 100%. If everyone based their decisions on their passions and not on greed, the world would be a much better place.

There were many Rolexes for sale at the time. This happened a few years ago. Pre-pandemic. Pre inflated prices. Right at the start of the bubble. Whoever bought them figured it out. Probably did quite well.

That’s awesome 👏

Everyone has the right to sell to exclusive customers if that’s their desire. And an artist like that watchmaker I’m sure cares very much where I’m his artwork goes. Great story.

Interesting twist occurred to me - in a Rolex AD I’m the crass interloper who gets told there is nothing for me there, time to go. 😂

Your theory of me knowing the numbers on those watches is divine. It blesses me with much better eyesight and an amazing memory! Thank you!

It's been a while since I stalked a high net worth individual, but I have your point.

Sorry, I went on a little buying spree that day.

Uh oh. Now we know your name is Badger! You'd better find better ways to launder your money, man. The gang here are onto you!

They're interesting complications but FPJ's finishing is subpar for their price bracket.