Opening of Maison F.P. Journe
Swiss Watchmaker Opens Their Newest Retail Space Featuring Bar Journe
After relocating from Bal Harbour to the EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, the high-end Swiss watch manufacturer F.P.Journe announces the opening of Maison F.P.Journe. This exclusive gathering space features Bar Journe, a fine and rare spirits bar and includes partnerships with Spanish luxury yacht manufacturer Astondoa and Petrossian Caviar, both family-owned entities at the top of their respective fields, like F.P.Journe.
Accessed through the lobby of the EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami, guests enter a 2-story glass atrium with expansive views of the Miami River and the city. A circle of distinctive glass vitrines showcasing F.P.Journe wristwatches command the space they share with Bar Journe. The 10-seat fine and rare spirits bar will take patrons on a tasteful journey with vintage spirits and the world’s finest caviar from Petrossian. In addition, there are two lounge areas and a Terraza Astondoa, an outdoor cigar lounge furnished by family-owned Spanish yacht builder Astilleros Astondoa offering fine and rare cigars alongside the Miami River.
The concept for F.P.Journe’s newest location embodies the exclusivity and exquisiteness of the watchmaker and their allied partners. As a master watchmaker himself, founder François-Paul Journe is considered a horological genius, producing watches one-by-one with exceptional precision. Manufactured in the heart of Geneva at the crossroads of arts and haute horology, F.P.Journe honors its artisanal work and prides itself in its attention to detail for creating only the most exceptional and fine watches. Given the shared pursuit of excellence of all partners, visitors can expect only the highest-quality service and seasoned expertise at Maison F.P.Journe.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of Maison F.P.Journe at the EPIC Hotel in the heart of downtown Miami. It is an honor to be partnering with brands who share the same values as we do; entities that are family-owned and highly passionate in their respective crafts. We are excited to offer the finest bar and lounge experience to watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs,” stated François-Paul Journe, President of F.P.Journe. “What sets us apart from other horology brands is that we’ve taken retail experience to another level by creating what no other watchmaker has done yet, and that is to bring a one-of-a-kind destination combined with a heightened beverage experience to the city of Miami. We are confident that it will be a great success and hope to become the #1 place to gather in the luxury world!”
Open to the public, Bar Journe shares F.P.Journe’s characteristics of rarity and distinction, featuring a curated selection of rare and vintage spirits unique to Bar Journe in Miami. To accompany the libations, Jamón Ibérico and Petrossian Caviar will be served. Guests can make reservations at the bar through the TOCK platform for an immersive experience and access to a reserved cabinet of curiosities, including Suntory Japanese Whiskey from the 1980s, Bacardi Rum from the 1940s, 1968 Jose Cuervo Tequila, and Moskovskaya Vodka from the 1970s. Individual and corporate memberships will also be available at Bar Journe, offering additional benefits and selections, with the option to acquire a locker where one can store and access exclusive allocations.
“Bar Journe is a dream project for me where I developed a concept that emulates the level of quality and exclusivity of the F.P.Journe timepieces and brand. We will feature the finest expressions in all areas of beverage including wines, beers, coffees and teas but especially distilled spirits. A highlight of the Bar Journe program will be vintage spirits including Soviet era vodkas to go with our Petrossian caviar program as well as pre-embargo era rums from Cuba,” stated Jennifer Massolo, founder of The Liquid Projects and creator of Bar Journe.
About Maison F.P.Journe
Maison F.P.Journe will open to the public in March 2019 at the EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami. Bar Journe hours are Tuesday – Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and closed on Monday. To learn more visit www.maisonfpjourne.com and @maisonfpjourne on Instagram and Facebook for more information.
F.P.Journe’s new location in the EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami is a new concept for a retail and gathering space with stunning views, a central location, and Bar Journe. In line with F.P.Journe’s pursuit of excellence and passion in their watches, Maison F.P.Journe is a retail experience without compromise, with partners like Spanish yacht builder Astondoa and French caviar house Petrossian to further elevate the overall retail atmosphere of the sophisticated environment.
Created and developed by Jennifer Massolo of The Liquid Projects, Bar Journe offers an expertly curated selection of vintage and rare spirits, wines, beers, coffees, and teas that is unique in Miami. Bar Journe also offers reservations to experience rarer spirits paired with Petrossian caviar and fine Jamón Ibérico. To learn more visit www.maisonfpjourne.com.
- Maison F.P.Journe Address & Contact Number:
- 270 Biscayne Blvd Way
- Miami, FL 33131
- Suite 101
- 305-993-4747
- miami@fpjourne.com
About F.P.Journe
François-Paul Journe, French-born, has been inventing and making haute horology watches for more than 40 years while exploring the measurement of time with a unique sense of creativity and innovation. Fascinated by the tourbillon since his youth, François-Paul Journe began creating his first tourbillon pocket watch when he was only 20 years old. He makes it a point to design and produce his mechanical watches with passion, one by one and in small series. With a limited production close to 900 timepieces per year, the sanctuary of the F.P.Journe Manufacture honors artisanal work and prides itself for keeping the art of watchmaking genuine and making every component of the watch in-house.
Distributed through the exclusive network of F.P.Journe Boutiques, Espaces and selected authorized retailers around the world, these chronometric works of art symbolize the identity of F.P.Journe. A.R.T. is a strong notion reflected throughout F.P.Journe timepieces and the values of the brand which stand for Authenticity, Rareness, Talent; values embodied in the collector’s exclusive quest for the exceptional. The innovative and revolutionary horological creator François-Paul Journe has inspired a generation of contemporary watchmakers with the originality of his creations, his quest for precision, his timeless and immediately recognisable style, and his respect for horological ethics and traditions. To learn more visit www.fpjourne.com.
About Petrossian
Over 100 years before brothers Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian first introduced caviar to France in 1920, their ancestor Lazare Mailoff began fishing the Caspian Sea. Today, the Petrossian family name is synonymous with caviar, French cuisine, luxury, and sophistication. Petrossian honors its handmade and haute couture spirit by continuously honing the fingers, the eye, the nose and the palate to appreciate and cultivate the world’s finest caviar. To learn more visit www.petrossian.com or call 800-828-9241.
About Astilleros Astondoa
Astilleros Astondoa was founded in Spain in 1916 and has grown into a boatbuilding operation that remains family-owned and managed, a rarity in today’s corporate world. From the drawing board, to the workshop, to the port, three generations have worked to see the launch of more than 3,000 vessels. Today, the Spanish brand represents luxury and quality and its custom yachts can be found in all parts of the world.
At the age of 17, Jesus Astondoa Diaz de Otazu left his draughtsman studies to join the family business and learn side-by-side from his father and family members who mentored him in all aspects of the shipbuilding trade. Jesus is at the helm of the emblematic Spanish shipyard and has led the company to invest in technology and new design to continue expanding the business. To learn more visit www.astondoa.com or call their exclusive North America dealer: G Marine at (954) 866-1636.
By: ESTYLO Staff
