Hello Everyone
Hi everyone, tokyo_watch_guy here, based in Tokyo. I was sort of searching for a place where I can discuss all things horology and happened to come across watchcrunch so decided to join and see how things go. Im in my late 30s but been collecting/buying for over 10 years + now, so ive experienced the highs and lows I guess. Im interested in many brands across many price points. My favourite watch in the collection is the FPJ Chronometre Optimum Black Label which I collected last year around May from the boutique. Anyway, always up for a discussion/debate about anything watches!! Cheers!
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Jordan
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6.30” / 16.00 cm
Welcome!
I’m also based in Japan but in Kyoto.
Still in late 30s but already have enough to afford an FPJ?
You must’ve done well in life!
Congrats man, good for you!
Welcome!
I’m also based in Japan but in Kyoto.
Still in late 30s but already have enough to afford an FPJ?
You must’ve done well in life!
Congrats man, good for you!
Thank you for the warm welcome! I did alrite I guess? though I hope my first post didnt come across like I was bragging! I just love watches!
Welcome to watchcrunch! You seem to know a thing or two about watches since you have been collecting for a relatively long time. Have fun!
Welcome to the Crunch! Beautiful watch!
Welcome! I like the fp journey but I like the fabric it sits on even more!
Does it say fp and "journe" in hiragana or katakana?
Welcome! I like the fp journey but I like the fabric it sits on even more!
Does it say fp and "journe" in hiragana or katakana?
Well spotted my friend. Its an exclusive to the Tokyo Aoyama Boutique, its written in Katakana as it should be for foreign languages!
Thank you for the warm welcome! I did alrite I guess? though I hope my first post didnt come across like I was bragging! I just love watches!
Brag bro I am the same age, and have seen crazier watches on people younger. Let em drool!
Brag bro I am the same age, and have seen crazier watches on people younger. Let em drool!
I like watches of all price points and really enjoy discussing from Seiko 5s to Greubel Forseys.
Welcome to WC! 🌝
Welcome to watch crunch! It’s a beautiful timepiece. What was the wait for the Journe?
Welcome to watch crunch! It’s a beautiful timepiece. What was the wait for the Journe?
Thank you. Wait time was around 3 years and abit.
Heres a shot of the back.
Welcome to WC, Jordan! That FPJ is a piece of art.
What I love about the Optimum, is its very unique and patented escapement called EBHP or High-Performance Bi-Axial Escapement. As François-Paul explains: “The basic premise was to make a watch with less internal friction, a constant force on the escapement to ensure isochronism and an escapement without lubrication to ensure stability.” He incorporated the remontoire which improves isochronism, making sure that the watch gets constant amplitude for the first 45 hours of power reserve. Then comes the exotic dual-wheel escapement, a concept inspired by the work of Abraham-Louis Breguet and his natural escapement. The specificity of the EBHP is that it is a two-wheel direct impulse escapement that functions without oil and is the only direct impulse escapement to start up on its own. This means that the escapement wheels supply impulses directly to the axis of the balance. The High-Performance Bi-axial escapement features an arbour and wheels made of titanium and is capable of delivering constant amplitude for the first 50 hours of the power reserve. In addition, the chronometric balance with inertia weight is fitted with a spiral with Phillips curve, which guarantees better equilibrium. (Edited from Hodinkee/Monochrome)
Welcome to WC. Stunning watch!
Welcome fellow Cruncher.
That's a beauty!!!!
Welcome to #WatchCrunch.
Nice time piece, I’m sure we will see more beauties!
Welcome. I have been to Tokyo, Maybe you saw me. I was wearing jeans and light blue jacket ☺️
Welcome to Watch Weirdos Central.
Welcome to the WatchCrunch family! That FPJ is gorgeous!
Heres a shot of the back.
I love the movements of FPJ , stunning watches , congratulations on being in the position to acquire such a beautiful timepiece.
Thank you everyone for your warm welcome!! I hope to contribute to the platform and engage with you guys!
Welcome to the community! I used to live in Zama but would go to Tokyo often, miss Japan everyday.
Beautiful & interesting looking watch 🤩
Welcome!
Late to welcome but welcome sir! That FPJ is 👌🏼
Welcome 🫡
Welcome to WatchCrunch
Brilliant!