My favorite FPJ Chronograph...

Jan 30, 2020,20:37 PM
 

It's been a couple of months since the Octa Chrono made an appearance here, so thought I'd share mine with you...

For me, the Octa Chrono is my favorite FPJ chronograph as I personally prefer the dial layout of this to the Centigraphe. I love what the Centigraphe can do and what it achieved, but for me, the dial layout just doesn't sing to me.

I'd love to own the OC in all dial versions as I find them all incredible, but mine here is the Ruthenium dial with the larger 40mm case (it does sit better on my wrist than the photo shows, it was just a bad angle, sorry!).





And here is a photo of a yellow gold dial version (38mm of course, and you'll note the thinner bezel), which is incredibly appealing...




I'd love to hear your views on the Octa Chrono in general smile



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The Octa Chronograph is superb.

 
 By: M4 : January 31st, 2020-05:38
I like both versions you show. Thanks for sharing the photos. M4

I have to agree

 
 By: ChristianDK : January 31st, 2020-09:34
This dial so SO special. It is quirky in several ways. That’s also why I love it. The unusual layout. The two gold areas, all the screws, on the dial, the huge second hand. I’m not really a Chronograph guy, but this one is so beautiful and special. If the... 

I certainly hope your statement is meant to be a joke...

 
 By: IndieFan : February 1st, 2020-16:52
The Octa far predates this J&S "homage" watch... which is more than a generous term for this J&S piece of rubbish.