No one will fault you for wearing a Rolex around here. But if you want something truly special — something from a small batch made by hand each year — you’re going to have to look elsewhere. 

You’re going to have to look at F.P. Journe.

Journe is one of the world’s foremost living watchmakers, having begun his studies at the age of 15. He received his watchmaking diploma at the École d'Horlogerie in Paris at the age of 19. His namesake timepieces are complicated works of horological art, the result of in-house ideation, design, and construction. In short: Journe is a master craftsman of the highest order, and his creations are some of the most desirable timepieces on Earth.

While Journe may more commonly be known for his incredible dress watches, in 2011, Francois-Paul departed from his conventional philosophy and introduced a modernist line of 'Octa Sport' models fashioned from aluminum. 

What we have here today is a modern example of the Octa Sport collection fashioned from titanium. Ultra lightweight, anthracite treatment throughout and fitted with a striking yellow dial, this Octa Sport displays the time, date, and power reserve. 

Independent brands are known for their next-level craftsmanship which lends their pieces to be elegant, beautiful and naturally, on the dressier side. However when an established Indie takes a stab at a sports watch, magic usually happens, especially when we're talking FPJ.

These watches are a unique representation of the Journe design language extended to a sporty package. Quite simply, it's unlike anything else on the market.