Dear All,
In view of the numerous posts about the closure of the F.P.Journe Forum, and the numerous misunderstandings, we have decided to clarify our position.
We would first like to thank Brad immensely for the fantastic work he has done to make the F.P.Journe brand accessible to a large number of private collectors.
The F.P.Journe Forum was opened by ThePuristPro to please watch aficionados and allow them to communicate publicly and freely between themselves and share their views with everyone.
F.P.Journe has never asked to delete any post made by a user.
We would like to re-establish our mention of “amateur” as intended in French – as per the Latin etymology of the word amatorem nom. amator, which means "lover of". ThePuristPro is for amateurs-lovers of watches.
ThePuristPro Forums have always been free of charge for the brands. Suddenly, The PuristsPro decided to charge the brands for a significant amount of money otherwise they would close the forum.
As it was a free forum to allow watch purists to communicate freely, F.P.Journe has decided not to pay the requested amount, and ThePuristPro has closed the forum.
We can only deplore this decision and we take this opportunity to thank all of you, friends of the brand, for your passionate posts throughout all these years. And we are looking forward to reading your words somewhere else.
With our sincere regards.
F.P.Journe Head Office
Geneva, Switzerland