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INVENTED AND MADE FOR THE PAST FOUR DECADES, FRANÇOIS-PAUL JOURNE HAS BEEN CREATING INNOVATIVE WATCHES THAT MARRY HIS DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF CHRONOMETRY WITH MODERN INGENUITY TO CONQUER AGE-OLD HOROLOGICAL CHALLENGES.
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François-Paul makes it a point to use his unmatched technical skills to create watches that honor traditional processes and craftsmanship with ultimate precision, performing many tasks manually and assembling each watch individually- not in a production line. Each watch is completed entirely by one watchmaker, from assembly through testing. While this isn’t the most cost or time efficient process by any means, it creates a direct relationship between each watch and its watchmaker and this traditional way is the only way François-Paul sees fit to complete his watches. Every day, FrançoisPaul himself is at his bench, creating the next F.P.Journe innovation. Because of the intensive manual work performed on the watches and the one-to-one production method, F.P.Journe produces fewer than 900 pieces per year.
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While creating never before seen avant-garde movements, F.P.Journe keeps traditional assembly techniques and philosophies alive, including the ultimate goal of chronometry- precision. François-Paul Journe remains the designer and master watchmaker of his eponymous brand along with being the majority owner and president, giving him freedom and independence to create and release the watches he, the watchmaker, desires. Along with fabricating 95% of all watch components, the Manufacture owns their own dial and case-making facilities, further controlling and integrating the process from conception to production. Beneath the F.P.Journe logo on each watch is the line ‘Invenit et Fecit’, Latin for ‘Invented and Made’. Through FrançoisPaul’s extensive control and the full integration of the production process, F.P.Journe confidently states that their watches are entirely conceived and created in the Geneva workshops.
Yet François-Paul manages an impressive innovation streak: 26 distinct calibers have been released in the 20 years since the company’s founding! Of these, 7 have won awards at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) including 3 Golden Hands, the most coveted prize and the most of any watchmaker. F.P.Journe exists in a state of balance between history and modernity, art and horology, with all four being important and indivisible from the watch. François-Paul has said he does not wish to create what has been produced before, but his watches have authentic historical ties. The innovations reimagine the function, design, and purpose of the watch. By starting the conceptualization of a watch with a design of the dial, design garners an importance comparable to technical excellence.
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VERTICAL ENDEAVORS IN 1977, A 20-YEAR-OLD FRENCH WATCHMAKER EMBARKED ON AN ATYPICAL QUEST — TO CREATE HIS OWN TOURBILLON, NOT TO SELL OR SHOW, BUT TO PROVE TO HIMSELF THAT HE WAS ABLE. NEARLY SIX YEARS LATER FRANCOIS-PAUL COMPLETED THIS FIRST WATCH, A TOURBILLON POCKET WATCH WITH A SPRING DETENT ESCAPEMENT. IN 1999, THE 1ST WATCH BEARING THE NAME F.P.JOURNE IS, A TOURBILLON NATURALLY, THIS TIME FITTED WITH A CONSTANT FORCE MECHANISM, THE REMONTOIR D’ÉGALITÉ. THE PURPOSE OF THE REMONTOIR IS TO MEDIATE THE POWER DELIVERY FROM THE MAINSPRING TO THE ESCAPEMENT BY RELEASING ENERGY ONCE PER SECOND TO THE ESCAPEMENT, AVOIDING THE INEFFICIENCIES OF A WOUND SPRING.
20 years after, François-Paul revolutionized the tourbillon by rotating it 90 degrees. Mounted perpendicular to the rest of the movement, the 30 seconds tourbillon remains true to the original concept of the tourbillon, to counteract the concept of gravity on the escapement. In a pocket watch, a traditional tourbillon performed this task, however, on the wrist, the most common positions of the wrist leave the tourbillon operating horizontally. By being placed vertically, the functions of the tourbillon remain
constant with equal amplitude whether the watch lies flat with a pin buckle or is placed on its side when fitted with a folding clasp. The tourbillon rotates in 30 seconds, faster than the usual time of one minute, making the technical prowess even more visually astonishing. Surrounding the cage, a cone-shaped mirror-polished ring concentrates light, reflecting the tourbillon cage. A second reflector was created on the movement side to provide light around the tourbillon cage.
— THE 4N ROSE GOLD BRIDGES THAT FORM THE DIAL ARE DECORATED WITH “CLOUS DE PARIS” GUILLOCHE F E A T U R E S A N 48 - H O U R P O W E R RESERVE AT 12 O’CLOCK AND SMALL SECONDS AT 6 O’CLOCK; THE REMONTOIR D’ÉGALITÉ IS LOCATED AT 7 O’CLOCK. THE 42 MM CASE IS AVAILABLE IN PLATINUM OR IN 18K 6N GOLD. LIKE ITS PREDECESSORS, THE VERTICAL TOURBILLON FEATURES A REMONTOIR D’ÉGALITÉ FOR CONSTANT FORCE AND A TIME DISPLAY AT 3 O’CLOCK IN GRAND FEU ENAMEL TO REMIND THE VERY FIRST F.P.JOURNE TOURBILLON POCKET WATCH.
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Celebrity photographer John Russo brings awareness to hundreds of humanitarians & their charities in his latest book, “100 Making a Difference”.
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For your latest book, “100 Making a Difference,” you traveled the world photographing Humanitarians and Philanthropists who are making a difference in the lives of others. How did this project come about?
or high water, I was making that happen. He was so gracious and asked
charity book. Since there are so many incredible charities, I was like,
their foundations. We went to their home and spent the day with them.
After the success of my first book, “About Face,” I wanted to do another why focus on one when I can focus on 100? Little did I know how overwhelming the undertaking would be.
What were the challenges of finding, contacting, and photographing so many subjects?
I think I knew it wouldn’t be easy from the start, but honestly, I had no idea until I dove into the project. We first made a list of people who were doing great things. I assembled a team at my office to work on the project. Thank God I had an incredible staff to help with this project. Jason Bush, Stephanie Szeto, Tas Limur, Gus Dering, Justin Miller, Asia Willis, and Rachel Hill all worked so hard on this. Without them, the book would not have happened. I also had some friends jump in to help: Nick Ferroni, Kate Moulene, Elizabeth Chambers and Irena Medavoy.
The next thing I knew, I was going to Montana to photograph them for What an incredible experience!
I see you have some big names, Serena Williams and Eva Longoria, that wrote forwards for the book. How did you get them? I have been photographing both Eva and Serena for years. They
are both great girls! Always willing to help with a great cause. They are both huge humanitarians and have literally devoted their lives to Philanthropy, so it was fitting for them to write forwards. I was so honored when they said yes! You know they are “true friends” when they show up for you. And they did just that, show up for me. I will never forget it. We have three other forwards, Irena Medavoy and Nicole Avant. Both jumped at the chance to help by reaching out to their friends to make to set up shoots and interviews. I absolutely love these
Then the biggest obstacle was getting to the people you wanted in the
for taking the time to help make this book happen.
reps. Keep in mind these reps get thousands of requests. So you have to be super persistent and keep contacting them. Thankfully I have relationships with most reps. That is not to say the “ask” was easy. It was not. Most of the publicists I have worked with over the years were happy to help and bring this to their clients; sadly, some did not. It was a huge eye-opener and a big lesson learned on my part. But hey, I just rolled with it and moved on to other people. The people that we wanted in the book are, for the most part, very busy, and most do not live in LA. So lots of travel around the globe. It
work he has been doing in South Africa. I am so humbled by all of them
Is there anyone you wish you could have shot for the book but, for whatever reason, did not?
Yes, of course, a bunch. If they are celebrities, the majority of the time, the request never gets to the talent, so that’s unfortunate. But hey, I get it. I’m never discouraged because I know I’ll photograph them for the next book! The confidence is real! Lol
Will there be another book? A series two? It’s such a great concept, and I don’t foresee a shortage of people doing great things. You nailed it, there is no shortage of people doing great things, and I want to continue bringing awareness to great causes globally. We
was a lot.
need to focus on these amazing people and how they are making a
Did you have a sponsor finance the project? I can see it getting very expensive to travel around and photograph talent… Hair/makeup and styling etc.
maybe even a documentary! I’ll just put that in the universe; thank you.
financed it all myself. I could have bought a house in Aspen for how
live in the richest, most plentiful country, yet people live in tents under
Sadly, no; in terms of the production, photoshoots, and writing, I
much this book cost me! Ha! But honestly, it was so worth it. I figured this would be my contribution to all of the charities to raise awareness and much-needed funds. Graciously most hair, makeup, and styling was a donation. There are some great people out there who want to help
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she mentioned Gisele and Tom; she literally called them in front of me.
women. And Quinton, our publisher, wrote a beautiful forward on the
especially with celebrities involved. Our team had to reach out to their
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seats. And then I was in London photographing Livia Firth for the book;
They connected me to so many amazing participants.
book. Ahh, that is probably the most difficult aspect of doing a book,
difference. So the answer is, Yes, there will be many more books and
Is there a cause or charity that you are passionate about?
There are a few, but it breaks my heart when people are homeless. We bridges. It’s mind-blowing to me that our governments don’t develop a plan so that no US citizen will ever have to be homeless. I am also passionate about caring for the elderly. Our country does not honor the elderly as other countries do. I want to work on a project that brings
great causes.
awareness to this problem.
Charity books are sometimes difficult to find a publisher. How did you find a publisher?
You are one of the world’s most famous and recognizable photographers. You have been at the top of the game for nearly 20 years. How do you stay relevant in such a competitive field?
Yeah, that’s the million-dollar question. I reached out to many
publishers, and all were interested. Then I told them it was a charity book and that all of the proceeds were going to charity and no one wanted to touch it. I get it, everyone has to make money, so I was not surprised or annoyed with them. One of the gracious and super generous participants, Quinton Van Der Burgh, stepped up and said I’d love to finance the publishing. Thank God for him. He helped create a
Well, I don’t know about all that but thank you for the praise. Look, I
love what I do at the end of the day. I mean, I really love what I do. It’s fun and exciting, and I get to travel the world. I feel very blessed to be where I am. Super thankful to say the least. I’m not in competition with anyone; people hire me for what I bring to the table and hire others for their creative eyes. There is so much work out there for everyone.
beautiful, timeless piece. I am forever in debt to him for his generosity.
I have stayed relevant by consistently producing great work that I am
What were one or two of the more memorable shoots?
at every shoot, and if I’m not, I will win an Oscar for acting like I am. Lol
Zurich, Switzerland, to photograph Elton John for the Elton John Aids
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Geez, there were so many. But I would have to say traveling to Foundation. The shoot happened so fast; his team literally gave me three days to plan and fly to Zurich. But it was Elton, so you know, hell 9
my assistants and me to stay for his concert and gave us front-row
proud of, and most importantly, I am not an asshole. I am super happy
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