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Old 26 July 2014, 03:44 AM   #1
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Dress Watch Dilemma (Reverso, Journe Bleu)

I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands. im thinking of changing up the collection a bit, and find myself with too many dress / semi-dress watches. how would you rank the 3 below that I have...Im thinking of keeping only two of them

1) JLC TT to 1931, Limited Edition in steel
2) JLC Grande Reverso Ultra Thin in white gold
3) FP Journe Chronometre Bleu in tantalum

I realize they are all different prices, but lets assume its not a $ issue, more of a too many watches issue...

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Old 26 July 2014, 03:57 AM   #2
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for me, it's easily the Chronometre Bleu.. it's on my short list
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Old 26 July 2014, 04:13 AM   #3
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As much as I love JLC I'm not a square watch guy... so for me it would be the FPJ
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Old 26 July 2014, 04:46 AM   #4
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Journe, without a doubt.
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Old 26 July 2014, 05:59 AM   #5
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The JLC is dressy - make sure you try one on if you can. I had one and sold it because it didn't sit right on my wrist.
The Journe is nice, but not as dressy to me.
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Old 26 July 2014, 06:12 AM   #6
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The JLC is dressy - make sure you try one on if you can. I had one and sold it because it didn't sit right on my wrist.
The Journe is nice, but not as dressy to me.
I have all 3 and really like them all, they just aren't getting enough time, so I'm thinking of losing one, maybe two. They all fit well though
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Old 26 July 2014, 06:15 AM   #7
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Oh - I should read these things.

Can't help you. Depends on how much cash you want, I guess. The 1931 would probably bring the least. Good luck!
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Old 26 July 2014, 07:17 AM   #8
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I would keep the TT 1931 and the Chronometre Bleu, I think both are amazing watches and prefer those over the Grand Reverso despite that one being in WG.
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Old 26 July 2014, 08:55 AM   #9
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I would keep the FPJ and WG JLC
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:09 AM   #10
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Toss up between the 2 reversos, they're both great. But with out a doubt keep the fpj
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:21 AM   #11
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Keep the FPJ and the SS JLC.
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Old 26 July 2014, 03:05 PM   #12
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Keep the FPJ and the SS JLC.
Ken, have you ever tried a FPJ in person? I had the opportunity to see the Blue, the Centigraph, the aluminium sport watch and some others and all are amazing watches. But the blue is really something else. The dial is absolutely unique, the tantalum case has a color I've never seen elsewhere and the movement.... Wow. It will probably be my 50th birthday watch if I'll have the money by then.
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Old 26 July 2014, 03:40 PM   #13
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Thanks for everyone's input
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Old 26 July 2014, 08:50 PM   #14
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Keep the journe. It's a fantastic watch and creativeness. I would also keep the white gold jlc.
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:26 PM   #16
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Ken, have you ever tried a FPJ in person? I had the opportunity to see the Blue, the Centigraph, the aluminium sport watch and some others and all are amazing watches. But the blue is really something else. The dial is absolutely unique, the tantalum case has a color I've never seen elsewhere and the movement.... Wow. It will probably be my 50th birthday watch if I'll have the money by then.
Never have Fabio...Looks like a beautiful watch though.
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Old 26 July 2014, 09:52 PM   #17
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I'd sell one of the reverso models.
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Old 26 July 2014, 11:42 PM   #18
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I'd sell one of the reverso models.

Yeah no need for both IMHO. Like the journe but received lack of service by their boutique so they won't be getting my pesos lol
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Old 27 July 2014, 12:38 AM   #19
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I'd definitely hold on to the FP Journe.
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Old 30 July 2014, 03:37 AM   #21
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FPJ is awesome, but it would be the WG Reverso for me.
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Old 1 August 2014, 06:22 AM   #22
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FPJ, followed by SS Reverso
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Old 3 August 2014, 08:16 AM   #23
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FPJ by a mile. Also looks great on tan/brown colored alligator straps. On my short list.

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Old 3 August 2014, 10:19 AM   #24
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I'd keep 1 & 3. #2 would be easily replaceable if you ever changed your mind.
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Old 3 August 2014, 10:37 AM   #25
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FPJ by a mile. Also looks great on tan/brown colored alligator straps. On my short list.

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I've seen photos of that combo...will likely give that a try before I decide
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