Am I just getting old or is this sub just full of watch nephews? People are acting here like they’ve never heard of F.P. Journe’s antics throughout the years. His personality and attitude are not exactly industry secret.
And by the way, Michael and Christian are just talking out of their asses. As far as I know, there’s nothing sexual or racist from his latest tirade. Those are just dumb speculations. We’re talking about an almost-autistic man who genuinely believes he is the next best thing to God in watchmaking, not a dirty old man who used to stack “gooks” five feet high in Korea to use them as sandbags.
F.P. Journe has been alienating collectors ever since he started his brand. Unlike most other watchmakers, he views most collectors with contempt. Many times, he has refused to sell his watches to collectors who don’t properly show him their appreciation of his horological prowess.
But don’t just take my word for it. Here are some “internet evidence” I’ve nicely collected for you since you all seem to be born yesterday:
“FPJ himself is a stellar watchmaker but a boer of an individual who is legendary to watch industry insiders as to conducting himself in a manner considered by most to be totally unacceptable from a business standpoint and non-customer focused (I am putting this nicely).”
“Maybe if FPJ is more likeable, he could sell more watches or demand higher price. If you like the person, maybe you’ll like the products even more. I hear he’s not a very sociable person, a horological genius nevertheless.”
“Luckily, Journe has amassed a cult following of rabid collectors and fellow watchmakers who marvel over his creations. Therefore, he can take any attitude he wants. Some might call him temperamental and arrogant.”
Am I just getting old or is this sub just full of watch nephews? People are acting here like they’ve never heard of F.P. Journe’s antics throughout the years. His personality and attitude are not exactly industry secret.
And by the way, Michael and Christian are just talking out of their asses. As far as I know, there’s nothing sexual or racist from his latest tirade. Those are just dumb speculations. We’re talking about an almost-autistic man who genuinely believes he is the next best thing to God in watchmaking, not a dirty old man who used to stack “gooks” five feet high in Korea to use them as sandbags.
F.P. Journe has been alienating collectors ever since he started his brand. Unlike most other watchmakers, he views most collectors with contempt. Many times, he has refused to sell his watches to collectors who don’t properly show him their appreciation of his horological prowess.
But don’t just take my word for it. Here are some “internet evidence” I’ve nicely collected for you since you all seem to be born yesterday: