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rockdrock · 26 May 2020, 11:46 AM

Any verdict on the watch of choice?

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Niblita75 · 3 June 2020, 11:33 AM

Sorry its been awhile! Somehow work from home has become more work than work from office... This was a really tough decision. The Optimum being “Journe’s Watch” is something I really gravitate towards. I also really love the drive to make a more frictionless watch, such as the reverse dead beat seconds. That said, I simply enjoy the Chronometre Bleu dial so much. I can’t put the watch down and find myself wearing it constantly during these unusual times to brighten my day. I felt I wouldn’t get the same enjoyment looking at the Optimum as I do the Bleu, although I absolutely appreciate the ingenuity of the Optimum movement. I would also say that watch I was looking at was 42mm and that did play a part (too big I think - 40mm would make it a bit tougher).

The solution is really to not get rid of the Bleu and hope the stars align to get the Optimum down the road!

rockdrock · 3 June 2020, 12:29 PM

That makes a whole lot of sense. I hope you keep wearing that beautiful CB to keep brighten your day during these crazy times. You def could not have gone wrong either way, though.

Thanks for sharing your decision.

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GreenLantern · 3 June 2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Niblita75

Sorry its been awhile! Somehow work from home has become more work than work from office... This was a really tough decision. The Optimum being “Journe’s Watch” is something I really gravitate towards.

Indeed. I hear you.

The CO truly is Journe's ideal watch. When asked how he could improve upon his Tourbillon (which already featured a remontoir) he simply said: "Remove the tourbillon."

And then he made it even better with that special escapement.

Skyrider01 · 4 June 2020, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Niblita75

The solution is really to not get rid of the Bleu and hope the stars align to get the Optimum down the road!

Good decision!

Bearxj86 · 7 June 2020, 08:54 AM

I've seen a few CO with special dials like a mother of pearl. I would personally keep the CB and hold up for one of the special dial ones.

Niblita75 · 3 May 2021, 12:33 AM

What a year. It's interesting revisiting this post following a pandemic. I even forgot that I asked such a question as time has flown buy! While I haven't been active lately, I do have a closing to the original post. I have been very fortunate over the past year given all the has transpired.

Last week I purchased a CO and have kept my CB after much contemplation (I still can't believe the price and how many thought it was over-valued then!). While I am on the list for a CO at a boutique, I couldn't pass up the chance to purchase one sooner as it was exactly what I wanted, a 40mm platinum CO.

All I can say is that I am more than thrilled. While the CB is unquestionably a Journe, the CO is on a different level. The traditional design of the right handed dial, the double rail track hour/minutes and of course the remontoir at 11 o'clock. The more I have thought about it, the more I think this is truly a special watch. It has a connection with the quintessential Journe's (the remontoir with the tourbillion souverain among other aspects) with uniqueness of the escapement. I also forgot how loud the tick is of the remontoir. Its such a lovely reminder of what is on the wrist.

I appreciate all of the help along the way, including the original CB purchase!

rockdrock · 3 May 2021, 12:49 AM

Congratulations on that OP. This model keeps coming back to me. I love it.

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ChaseATX · 3 May 2021, 12:55 AM

My favorite piece ! Also my daily. People do notice this reference more than my other Journe’s. Not that they know Journe, but they notice a cool looking watch.

Well done.

nyc2la · 3 May 2021, 12:56 AM

Congratulations! The Optimum is optimal indeed.

crod · 3 May 2021, 03:24 AM

The Optimum is a true grail!!!! Congratulations!!!! IMO it was a great decision to keep the CB also

Skyrider01 · 3 May 2021, 10:21 PM

Congrats!

Jay (Eire) · 3 May 2021, 11:13 PM

Congrats on the Optimum. And that’s a very impressive 3 watch collection now.

Swaye · 4 May 2021, 02:50 AM

The Optimum is my favorite watch in my collection. Rather easily. Congrats!

jessiethe3rd · 12 August 2021, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Also, the CB is at peak value right now.

The furthest from the truth….

Congrats OP! I am on the wait list for a CO at boutique. I’m okay to wait a bit as the climb from the CB to the CO is quite steep. Looking at a 3 year waitlist but I get the same sense you do. The CO is a very special piece. Congrats again!!

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skyblue8008 · 13 August 2021, 01:13 AM

Me too am waiting for my boutique CO, being the important missing piece of my FPJ chronometer trinity. The wait is so long....

Congrats!

Bearxj86 · 13 August 2021, 04:31 AM

The Bleu is special. You can wear it in any scenario, dress it up, dress it down. Tantalum case, best blue dial imho.

I would say keep the Bleu and save up for the Optimum.

If you get the Optimum, you will love it but regret sacrificing the Bleu.

vandyologist · 14 August 2021, 12:53 AM

Congrats, OP! I agree that the CO is a special piece. I’m not lucky enough to have a CB, but this one definitely does the trick.

danicasi2002 · 30 August 2021, 10:33 AM

Great decision. Love the CO. Hopefully get one in the future. For now, awaiting the CS RG from the boutique.

Ichiran · 30 August 2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Swaye

The Optimum is my favorite watch in my collection. Rather easily. Congrats!

This rose gold case and dial colour combination is the one I will get. It's beautiful.

jessiethe3rd · 18 December 2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vandyologist

Congrats, OP! I agree that the CO is a special piece. I’m not lucky enough to have a CB, but this one definitely does the trick.

40 or 42

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3 June 2020, 12:29 PM	#33
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Chronometre Bleu vs. Optimum That makes a whole lot of sense. I hope you keep wearing that beautiful CB to keep brighten your day during these crazy times. You def could not have gone wrong either way, though. Thanks for sharing your decision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2021, 12:33 AM	#37
Niblita75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 11	What a year. It's interesting revisiting this post following a pandemic. I even forgot that I asked such a question as time has flown buy! While I haven't been active lately, I do have a closing to the original post. I have been very fortunate over the past year given all the has transpired. Last week I purchased a CO and have kept my CB after much contemplation (I still can't believe the price and how many thought it was over-valued then!). While I am on the list for a CO at a boutique, I couldn't pass up the chance to purchase one sooner as it was exactly what I wanted, a 40mm platinum CO. All I can say is that I am more than thrilled. While the CB is unquestionably a Journe, the CO is on a different level. The traditional design of the right handed dial, the double rail track hour/minutes and of course the remontoir at 11 o'clock. The more I have thought about it, the more I think this is truly a special watch. It has a connection with the quintessential Journe's (the remontoir with the tourbillion souverain among other aspects) with uniqueness of the escapement. I also forgot how loud the tick is of the remontoir. Its such a lovely reminder of what is on the wrist. I appreciate all of the help along the way, including the original CB purchase! Attached Images

3 May 2021, 12:56 AM	#40
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congratulations! The Optimum is optimal indeed. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

4 May 2021, 02:50 AM	#44
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	The Optimum is my favorite watch in my collection. Rather easily. Congrats! Attached Images __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

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26 May 2020, 11:46 AM	#31
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Any verdict on the watch of choice? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 June 2020, 11:33 AM	#32
Niblita75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 11	Sorry its been awhile! Somehow work from home has become more work than work from office... This was a really tough decision. The Optimum being “Journe’s Watch” is something I really gravitate towards. I also really love the drive to make a more frictionless watch, such as the reverse dead beat seconds. That said, I simply enjoy the Chronometre Bleu dial so much. I can’t put the watch down and find myself wearing it constantly during these unusual times to brighten my day. I felt I wouldn’t get the same enjoyment looking at the Optimum as I do the Bleu, although I absolutely appreciate the ingenuity of the Optimum movement. I would also say that watch I was looking at was 42mm and that did play a part (too big I think - 40mm would make it a bit tougher). The solution is really to not get rid of the Bleu and hope the stars align to get the Optimum down the road!

7 June 2020, 08:54 AM	#36
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	I've seen a few CO with special dials like a mother of pearl. I would personally keep the CB and hold up for one of the special dial ones.

3 May 2021, 12:49 AM	#38
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Congratulations on that OP. This model keeps coming back to me. I love it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 May 2021, 12:55 AM	#39
ChaseATX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: US Watch: 5270g Posts: 506	My favorite piece ! Also my daily. People do notice this reference more than my other Journe’s. Not that they know Journe, but they notice a cool looking watch. Well done.

3 May 2021, 03:24 AM	#41
crod 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: - Watch: FPJ OPTIMUM, RQ Posts: 169	The Optimum is a true grail!!!! Congratulations!!!! IMO it was a great decision to keep the CB also

3 May 2021, 10:21 PM	#42
Skyrider01 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Mady Location: USA Posts: 1,312	Congrats!

3 May 2021, 11:13 PM	#43
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	Congrats on the Optimum. And that’s a very impressive 3 watch collection now.

13 August 2021, 01:13 AM	#46
skyblue8008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: City Posts: 6	Me too am waiting for my boutique CO, being the important missing piece of my FPJ chronometer trinity. The wait is so long.... Congrats!

13 August 2021, 04:31 AM	#47
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	The Bleu is special. You can wear it in any scenario, dress it up, dress it down. Tantalum case, best blue dial imho. I would say keep the Bleu and save up for the Optimum. If you get the Optimum, you will love it but regret sacrificing the Bleu.

14 August 2021, 12:53 AM	#48
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 893	Congrats, OP! I agree that the CO is a special piece. I’m not lucky enough to have a CB, but this one definitely does the trick.

30 August 2021, 10:33 AM	#49
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 826	Great decision. Love the CO. Hopefully get one in the future. For now, awaiting the CS RG from the boutique.

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