Oh, my GOD! When did he have the time to make this piece? He's always present at all events and receptions, and he travels a lot everywhere, New York, Paris. This guys is amazing and this is one of my grail watches.
Hodinkee is the channel that made watches a obsession of mine. I love your videos I wake up at anytime to see your new videos. I am only 13 but Hodinkee made me get into watches because I have seen that a time piece is more than just the time it's hours of craftsmanship. I am now into vintage watches because I saw from your talking watches episodes that a every watch has a story. I have worked a lot to earn money. I am looking forward to buying a Tudor Heritage Chrono a Omega Speed master or a 34mm Datejust. Once again thank you for the videos and thank you for giving me a new hobby.
Journe, is without doubt, a watchmaker who is already recognised as one of the great names in the annals of history. His, conquering of -scientific challenges - and the asthetic beauty of his pieces -true art-, are true wonders.
A watch doesn't have to be expensive to be appreciated. I collect and restore Canadian Westclox pocket watches. I taught myself how to repair them and most of my watches were purchased in broken condition. They may be simple and in their day cheap but they still have a beauty of their own and I also have an attachment to them from having restored them to working order
Complicated watches are wonderful, but that's what they are - complicated watches. Before the advent of computer, they do make sense. Now, it's just simply not practical. It's just like cars. Too often 'dress watch' simply means 'not a sports watch', but, there's rather more to it than that. For example a high end classic Three Centre Hands manual winding watches are very rare, and sort after by connoisseurs. One of this in Patek will cost you a Benz or BMW. Normally, what we see are those with 2 hands or sub second hand. So, as watch lovers, we are grateful to Grand Seiko for continuing with the SBGW series every year, the latest being the 231, at an affordable price of 3K, with finishing that even Patek would not want to compete.
When the second hand is placed, the sub-dial will be fixed forever, glue is not there to hold the subdial until forever, its just there until assembly probably.
If FP was using the metal with the best resonance properties, he’d be using titanium alloy. Very few do so because it’s a harder material to machine, unlike the softer golds, platinum, and (316L) stainless steel.
F.P. uses tantulum in his entry level watch. Which is the one of the most difficult metal to work with (machine it). I don't think he would go for easy option in his most expensive and complicated watch. Don't you think?
No faith in its customers ability to operate its watches. lol. Great video and manufacture. I can't afford it, so what's the price being cheaper than its competitors?
Why waste cost to buy expensive machines just to make a few parts ? The company can design the parts and outsource the components to another company. This way they can significantly reduce cost and save money !
I lived in Geneva for three years and walked past this house probably every day of my stay but never knew this was F-P Journe's HQ. Thanks Hodinkee.
Oh, my GOD! When did he have the time to make this piece? He's always present at all events and receptions, and he travels a lot everywhere, New York, Paris. This guys is amazing and this is one of my grail watches.
Hodinkee is the channel that made watches a obsession of mine. I love your videos I wake up at anytime to see your new videos. I am only 13 but Hodinkee made me get into watches because I have seen that a time piece is more than just the time it's hours of craftsmanship. I am now into vintage watches because I saw from your talking watches episodes that a every watch has a story. I have worked a lot to earn money. I am looking forward to buying a Tudor Heritage Chrono a Omega Speed master or a 34mm Datejust. Once again thank you for the videos and thank you for giving me a new hobby.
Wit Poka good work kid, vintage watches, classic cars, property and investments... be interested in these things and you'll be fine
I’m confident that you would also enjoy TheWATCHES.tv here on TH-cam. Another great channel like this one, hope that you do. Take care and enjoy. 😎👍🏻
Francois Paul Journe is definitely one of the great watchmakers of our time.
Journe, is without doubt, a watchmaker who is already recognised as one of the great names in the annals of history.
His, conquering of -scientific challenges - and the asthetic beauty of his pieces -true art-, are true wonders.
i Would literally where that facing backwards, that's the most beautiful movement I've ever seen in my life
This is why I go to Hodinkee. Quality stuff again, as always. Keep up the good work!
It looks like only 99 people said anything in 7+ years . . .
good lord, their movements are nicer than most other brands dials.
Even their work coats are pure classe
It makes you understand why they use crystal back’s because it would be a crime against art to hide that movement
What an amazing craft. It hurts me to the core to realize I will never have the honor of owning one of these masterpieces. As always, great job Ben
Another GREAT review from Ben and Co! Top! Keep the good work!!
What a work of art! Thank you for the insight Benjamin!
great video, no fluff, just really interesting and fantastic visuals, thanks.
Only Two words to describe him A Genius and Artist cause each watch he makes are Perfection and is a Masterpiece.
Fantastic. FP Journe is a legend.
So wonderful workshop space!
Excellent work. Both for the video and for what happens within it. Thank you very much for the good work.
Òscar.
Truly amazing, such detail.
I love hodinkee! Seriously! I love it!!
Simply amazing.
Thank you for the video. An amazing watch.
Just discovered your video and channel, loved and subscribed ....
FP Journe... even their building is iconic
I'll definitely get on some day! I hope they'll stay in business and wait for me!
I have always loathed wristwatches but I like these very much
Absolutely stunning. One day I'll have a beautiful collection of watches.
A watch doesn't have to be expensive to be appreciated.
I collect and restore Canadian Westclox pocket watches.
I taught myself how to repair them and most of my watches were purchased in broken condition.
They may be simple and in their day cheap but they still have a beauty of their own and I also have an attachment to them from having restored them to working order
Perfection !!!!
Amazing time piece one day with a lot of hard work I will have one
3:05 What is that base made of? Looks like metal, wouldn't that scratch the item thats being polished?
Was that guy missing a finger or not?
Another level !!!
what does that rubbery thing (dome shaped) do at 5:30 ??
Abid Hassan its a pad to transfer paint to the dial. What puts the numbers and text on it.
6:07 no safety glasses!? Beautiful watches.
Even laying eyes on these watches should require one to wear safety glasses
I can only dream about having me one of these ones, for now!
With that gong, imagine dropping this watch.
Simply amazing!
a chiming watch? can it get more amazing than that?
A minute repeater with no lever? How does that work?
As the nuns used to say “enunciation“.
Looks like an Invicta. How much are these, probably couple hundred bucks? I looked at CostCo couldn't find any.
dial using glue?! come on
same thought and not impressed with this watch as well meh
Can anyone explain why the success rate on making the dial is 30%?
Wonderful.
C’est un génie ce mec
How pricing have changed since then...
My holy grail watch is an FPJ. I'll stop watching watch videos on youtube the day I get an FPJ.
I would love any watch from those guys
Turning my wrist slowly to see my SKX
Complicated watches are wonderful, but that's what they are - complicated watches. Before
the advent of computer, they do make sense. Now, it's just simply not
practical. It's just like cars.
Too often 'dress watch' simply means 'not a sports watch', but, there's rather more to it
than that. For example a high end classic Three Centre Hands manual
winding watches are very rare, and sort after by connoisseurs. One of this in
Patek will cost you a Benz or BMW. Normally, what we see are those with 2 hands
or sub second hand.
So, as watch lovers, we are grateful to Grand Seiko
for continuing with the SBGW series every year, the latest being the 231, at an
affordable price of 3K, with finishing that even Patek would not want to
compete.
Glued dial was a let down. There is no glue for any kind of material that won't deteriorate or decompose within a human lifetime.
When the second hand is placed, the sub-dial will be fixed forever, glue is not there to hold the subdial until forever, its just there until assembly probably.
great video
I always thought Titanium has a certain ring to it, I would love to hear a minute repeater made from titanium... does it exist?
price?
Why is the voiceover so muffled
Dream watch!
This is a super fancy infomercial.
Sublime
Looks a spider movement, very cool.
Is there really a better watch maker ?
Philippe Dufour perhaps?
+citygreek1 Kari Voutilainen, Romain Gauthier, etc.
+Christophe FRANCOIS it was a question, not a statement... when you're that good, does it make a difference ? DuFour, Voutilainen, Ferrier etc etc
FPJ, Dufour, Kari, are all great watchmakers but nobody mentioned Roger Smith. Roger is up there also and might be the best there is.
You mean it was a rhetorical question.
If FP was using the metal with the best resonance properties, he’d be using titanium alloy. Very few do so because it’s a harder material to machine, unlike the softer golds, platinum, and (316L) stainless steel.
F.P. uses tantulum in his entry level watch. Which is the one of the most difficult metal to work with (machine it). I don't think he would go for easy option in his most expensive and complicated watch. Don't you think?
WOW Ben was so much slimmer back then
This is a homage of lange & söhne
These watchmakers have to be the most detail oriented people in the world and doing that with perfection is amazing.
So.... I wanna see y'all have your $50 Casio do that.
One day
Observation: The narrator is clearly reading everything.
But as if he'd rather be doing something else, anything, except talking watches.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is only $650000 !
Yes but, hand polishing, bevelling, ...
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm in the watch part of TH-cam now my recommendations are gonna be wrecked
Too bad these end up in hands of obsessed collectors instead of someone who genuinely appreciates the craftsmanship
whats the point of having a watch if you`re afraid of wearing it on the streets:)
i dont think many people know what a fp journe is so i wouldnt worry too much.
Get yourself a stylist, or at least a travel iron and vocal coach.
Using machines...and saying that all done by hand..
😂
No faith in its customers ability to operate its watches. lol. Great video and manufacture. I can't afford it, so what's the price being cheaper than its competitors?
It costs USD $650,000 brand new, with a waitlist of 2-3 years.
+MystikEssence No, price is at around 150,000 CHF. Still a lot, but not 650 K...
much better than Lange & sohne
Sb Sb they're much more unique, but similar quality. Fp journe is my favorite brand
It seems to be. FPJ is at the same level as RWS.
Not impressed
I'm sorry. This horrible voiceover does not do the subject of the video justice.
Why waste cost to buy expensive machines just to make a few parts ? The company can design the parts and outsource the components to another company. This way they can significantly reduce cost and save money !
What an ugly movement!
Ugly . A Self Determined to Say So !
crap