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Old 14 October 2014, 03:18 AM   #1
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F.P. Journe film

here is a short documentary about the watch maker François-Paul Journe

i found it interesting, thought you guys might like it, its about a half hour if you have the time.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ciWgA1QiMk
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Old 14 October 2014, 12:24 PM   #2
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Fantastic. Thanks for sharing. It's obvious the passion that the man has for watchmaking. Amazing.
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Old 14 October 2014, 01:25 PM   #3
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Amazing watchmaker. But I can't help to feel almost sorry for him. Not sure why, he just seems unhappy
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Old 14 October 2014, 04:10 PM   #4
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nice video, thanks!
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Old 14 October 2014, 11:38 PM   #5
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Amazing watchmaker. But I can't help to feel almost sorry for him. Not sure why, he just seems unhappy
I think alot of creative geniuses (and yes, I would use the word "genius" to describe him) are tortured souls. He is a perfectionist.
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Old 15 October 2014, 12:44 AM   #6
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Excellent video. Thank you for sharing!

I have a lot of respect for brand. It was great to learn about the man behind the brand.
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Old 15 October 2014, 01:56 AM   #7
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I did wonder to myself.. what happens when he retires?
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Old 15 October 2014, 03:11 AM   #8
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Great film...

He seemed happy IMO compared to other watch folk I've met.
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Old 15 October 2014, 04:24 AM   #9
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great video...not at all what I was expecting. most information ive come across speaks only of arrogance and other less flattering characteristics, but I did not get that impression watching this film
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thanks! awesome!
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Old 10 November 2014, 12:10 PM   #11
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Thanks Gus, very interesting
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Old 10 November 2014, 01:58 PM   #12
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check this out… another small brand with something interesting to say… be sure to push the button!

former watch maker for Patek Phillippe

http://www.laurentferrier.ch/en/lf-c.../how-it-works/
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