🎬 In this episode, now out in English, I'm joined by François-Paul Journe, founder of F.P. Journe, one of the most respected names in independent watchmaking.
Nothing about his path was conventional. A poor student, kicked out of nearly every school he attended, he learned his craft by restoring antique watches, developing an intimate understanding of mechanics long before he ever designed a piece of his own. His first watch took five years to complete, but it left him with a clear conviction: follow his own vision, without compromise.
In 1999, he founded his own House with a radical approach: produce little, control everything, and never waver on precision.
🔥 A rare, unfiltered conversation on creation, independence, and what it really means to build a House while staying true to yourself.
What you'll discover in this episode:
🔧 From repairing other people's watches to building his own: how years spent restoring antique pieces shaped his entire approach to mechanics.
⏳ The five years behind his first watch: and the conviction that time, not speed, is what makes a watch worth making.
🏛️ Founding F.P. Journe in 1999: producing little, controlling everything, with no compromise on precision.
🤝 Rarity and client relationships: his refusal of market-driven marketing, and how he manages desirability without chasing volume.
▶️ Listen to the full episode in English, out today on all platforms.
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