New FP Journe 2020 Resonance

[rockdrock]

The Journe Geneva Boutique just told me there will be a new Resonance coming out March 2020. What?? Anyone have details on this? I thought the current 24hr release was the final year.


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[PJ S]

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There is a new version coming, it’s not a secret or only just announced. The current version was made for this year only.
Like the Tourbillon, last year, the Resonance has been around for 20 years, so is long due a re-think.
What the new model will look like is anyone’s guess at this point in time.

[lovetherolex]

The new reference will be more complicated. That’s all I can say.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

The new reference will be more complicated. That’s all I can say.

Sound great but probably much more expensive than the $74k price tag of this year’s version, right?


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[eviperman]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Sound great but probably much more expensive than the $74k price tag of this year’s version, right?

Yes, very likely.

[lovetherolex]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Sound great but probably much more expensive than the $74k price tag of this year’s version, right?


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Expect it to cross into the six figures.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Expect it to cross into the six figures.

Oof. Any idea what the differences will be with the new version? I couldn't squeeze much out of the rep when I asked and he said he didn't know.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Expect it to cross into the six figures.

Oh man! That would placed me out of a Resonance range. I hope that is not the case.


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[eviperman]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Oh man! That would placed me out of a Resonance range. I hope that is not the case.


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Why?

Just buy an existing version in the secondary market for $40K+ and you've got an amazing watch!

[VFA]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Expect it to cross into the six figures.

Money baby!

[WatchEater666]

I was told the same by the boutique in NYC.

[GreenLantern]

Those who know, aren't allowed to say.

[K2Luxury]

Apparently the new 2020 Resonance will come in two sizes 40 and 42mm
Can't wait to see it


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[VFA]

Originally Posted by K2Luxury

Apparently the new 2020 Resonance will come in two sizes 40 and 42mm
Can't wait to see it


Shaz
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You guys are amazing. Hope to be your customer one day.

[rockdrock]

That makes sense. The Resonance has been on my list for several years but not the easiest to jump in and purchase. When I finally got the nerve to dive into it for the 2019 anniversary 24 hr function, all the pieces sold out. If FP plans to make this a 100k type watch, I’ll be definitely be tapping out and leaving it for the big players. For those that have this, it is one gorgeous watch. I have never seen the Resonance in the wild.


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[GB-man]

Interesting does seem either dealers have pulled inventory expecting a higher msrp or buyers snatched up inventory because there use to be several around 55k listed and now very few.

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Interesting does seem either dealers have pulled inventory expecting a higher msrp or buyers snatched up inventory because there use to be several around 55k listed and now very few.

100% pulled inventory, OK maybe 95%. And by dealers surely you mean dealer (singular). They are all in the same safe.



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[KBM]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

100% pulled inventory, OK maybe 95%. And by dealers surely you mean dealer (singular). They are all in the same safe.



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Really? Who's safe would that be?

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

100% pulled inventory, OK maybe 95%. And by dealers surely you mean dealer (singular). They are all in the same safe.



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Watchbox has one listed now- how many do they typically have listed at any one time ? As far as I know, they are the single largest dealer of pre-owned journes.


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[doesnotticktock]

Originally Posted by JR16

Watchbox has one listed now- how many do they typically have listed at any one time ? As far as I know, they are the single largest dealer of pre-owned journes.


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They are definitely the largest and would have multiple in stock.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

100% pulled inventory, OK maybe 95%. And by dealers surely you mean dealer (singular). They are all in the same safe.



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yes govberg had about half a dozen at any given time. They were definitely holding the most.

[rockdrock]

Eviperman, great comments. I got the new Resonance confirmation from Geneva yesterday - new Resonance is 135,000 CHF! After calling every Journe boutique, I got one to sell me the 24hr 2019 edition who a buyer decided to go with a Tourbillon watch. Paying MSRP and feel that perhaps I am overpaying since these tend to come down in prices. But, the watch found me and I found it. It is the platinum version.


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[AuspiciousCat]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Eviperman, great comments. I got the new Resonance confirmation from Geneva yesterday - new Resonance is 135,000 CHF! After calling every Journe boutique, I got one to sell me the 24hr 2019 edition who a buyer decided to go with a Tourbillon watch. Paying MSRP and feel that perhaps I am overpaying since these tend to come down in prices. But, the watch found me and I found it. It is the platinum version.


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Congrats on the new Resonance, it’s an amazing watch!
Sometimes with FPJs, the watch does find you.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by AuspiciousCat

Congrats on the new Resonance, it’s an amazing watch!

Sometimes with FPJs, the watch does find you.

Thanks, friend. Do you have one? It was a very scary purchase for me. A good buddy of mine told me that he would not have done it since the company is volatile. It could go out of business. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this. He kept mentioned that is why Chanel stepped in. That conversation was kind of scary.



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[SROB]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Thanks, friend. Do you have one? It was a very scary purchase for me. A good buddy of mine told me that he would not have done it since the company is volatile. It could go out of business. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this. He kept mentioned that is why Chanel stepped in. That conversation was kind of scary.



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My opinion, you're safe. FPJ has reached a point it won't shutter up, even after he passes... he has enough valuable models... worst case, it's owned entirely by PE and ran by their appointees. Whereas, L. Ferrier rumors have kept me from making that jump.

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[kunlun]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Thanks, friend. Do you have one? It was a very scary purchase for me. A good buddy of mine told me that he would not have done it since the company is volatile. It could go out of business. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this. He kept mentioned that is why Chanel stepped in. That conversation was kind of scary.



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Your friend couldn't be more wrong.

FPJ's future is assured. Chanel is privately owned and the owner is a personal friend of Mr. Journe. FPJ has always had, from the very beginning several private investors, all of whom are friends of Mr. Journe, collectors of his watches, and committed to his vision. It simply protects the independence of the brand and Mr. Journe's independence to make as he wishes.

LF, De Bethune, Lang and Heyne, Ochs und Junior, these are all facing very uncertain futures.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Your friend couldn't be more wrong.

FPJ's future is assured. Chanel is privately owned and the owner is a personal friend of Mr. Journe. FPJ has always had, from the very beginning several private investors, all of whom are friends of Mr. Journe, collectors of his watches, and committed to his vision. It simply protects the independence of the brand and Mr. Journe's independence to make as he wishes.

LF, De Bethune, Lang and Heyne, Ochs und Junior, these are all facing very uncertain futures.

+1.

It's a shame about such an innovative company like DeBethune, hopefully they can turn it around.

[AuspiciousCat]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Thanks, friend. Do you have one? It was a very scary purchase for me. A good buddy of mine told me that he would not have done it since the company is volatile. It could go out of business. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this. He kept mentioned that is why Chanel stepped in. That conversation was kind of scary.



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Yes I have a CS. In a way, this watch found me also. I walked into a boutique not knowing anything about Journes except the CB. Of course they didn’t have it, but they had a few CS variants. In the end I ordered the PT CS with white dial and blue hands.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by AuspiciousCat

Yes I have a CS. In a way, this watch found me also. I walked into a boutique not knowing anything about Journes except the CB. Of course they didn’t have it, but they had a few CS variants. In the end I ordered the PT CS with white dial and blue hands.

YES! Wow! I love this story! Would love to see a pic of that order. Are you part of this Journe community? I hear little on it online sites but catch phrases on online videos.


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[Cozmopak]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Thanks, friend. Do you have one? It was a very scary purchase for me. A good buddy of mine told me that he would not have done it since the company is volatile. It could go out of business. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this. He kept mentioned that is why Chanel stepped in. That conversation was kind of scary.



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The argument being that because the company is volatile it may be harder to service in the future, or because the price may drop? Future price considerations shouldn’t be part of the decision making process, and if they are, you probably stretched yourself too thin. These are objects of pleasure, not investments.