F.P. Journe

Inspiring Generations One of the greatest horological designers was Francois-Paul Journe.  The innovative and inspirational watchmaker has brought inspiration to the latest generation with his efforts to precision, tradition, and creativity.  A brand with recognizable style, from a man who crafted his first timepiece entirely by hand.  The tourbillon pocket watch was F.P. Journe’s first brilliant creation, and then in 1991 he crafted his first tourbillon watch.  While collectors clamoure...

Francois-Paul Journe attended the Marseilles watchmaking school when he was just 14 years old, and then went to work for his uncle, a restorer, in Paris. During this time, he developed a passion for watches and their history, and decided that he wanted to make timepieces from start to finish. He gradually developed a reputation with collectors who commissioned his work; then with established watch companies who commissioned him to make new movements. This prompted him to move to Switzerl...