FP Journe Appreciation Thread, an Evolution.

[dchang81]

Hey you got some good ones, at least ones I want. Ive been bugging them for an ARS for years and a linesport centigraphe. My 6 year old said get the centigraphe so he can wear it.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Hey you got some good ones, at least ones I want. Ive been bugging them for an ARS for years and a linesport centigraphe. My 6 year old said get the centigraphe so he can wear it.

I can’t complain. I just want the centigraphe s but looking like 2024 if I’m fortunate.

[RRJ]

Reached out to the boutique, unfortunately no CO for me :,( I've expressed interest around a year ago, so I'm not expecting the watch any time soon and their response didn't surprise me at all. The only thing I'm worried about is not getting an allocation before they'll eventually discontinue the watch...

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by RRJ

Reached out to the boutique, unfortunately no CO for me :,( I've expressed interest around a year ago, so I'm not expecting the watch any time soon and their response didn't surprise me at all. The only thing I'm worried about is not getting an allocation before they'll eventually discontinue the watch...

If you expressed interest last year then you are looking at 4-6 years out. To my knowledge the waiting list for the CO has not been closed like many other watches. If your rep gave you indication that you are on the waiting list then you should be good.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

If you expressed interest last year then you are looking at 4-6 years out. To my knowledge the waiting list for the CO has not been closed like many other watches. If your rep gave you indication that you are on the waiting list then you should be good.

Just curious. What is an indication that I am on the waitlist? I was told they are working on it but never a timeline or where I am on the waitlist. Or there is even a waitlist.

Do you know which references are closed now? I bet CB and RQ are.

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Just curious. What is an indication that I am on the waitlist? I was told they are working on it but never a timeline or where I am on the waitlist. Or there is even a waitlist.

Do you know which references are closed now? I bet CB and RQ are.

At the last collectors dinner I attended in April one of the reps told me that the RQ waitlist is at 10 years. If it has not closed by now it probably will be soon. CO is also in similar situation.

Both sizes of the Eleganté are closed - we found this out when I was in Geneva in June.

CS, AN, AL2, and LN should be open. Same with Tourbillion.

I have no clue on the line sport models. I have not expressed interest in any of them.

I do not think that the reps would tell you that they are working on it if they were not sincere. My advice to those who want to buy Journe watches from the boutique is that you have to keep in touch with your representative 2-3 times per year even if your watch is years out. The rep you are working with gets maybe 1-3 pieces at most per model. Each boutique gets 600+ new inquiries per month so it’s a lot of competition.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

At the last collectors dinner I attended in April one of the reps told me that the RQ waitlist is at 10 years. If it has not closed by now it probably will be soon. CO is also in similar situation.

Both sizes of the Eleganté are closed - we found this out when I was in Geneva in June.

CS, AN, AL2, and LN should be open. Same with Tourbillion.

I have no clue on the line sport models. I have not expressed interest in any of them.

I do not think that the reps would tell you that they are working on it if they were not sincere. My advice to those who want to buy Journe watches from the boutique is that you have to keep in touch with your representative 2-3 times per year even if your watch is years out. The rep you are working with gets maybe 1-3 pieces at most per model. Each boutique gets 600+ new inquiries per month so it’s a lot of competition.

Thanks for the insight. I do have faith in my rep and I think the boutique will come through.

When I was last at the boutique, I was told CO is as bad as RQ. My wishlist since last year was an Elegante for my wife and hopefully a TV for myself. Let’s hope I won’t get a confirmation that none is available this year like last year.

[RRJ]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

If you expressed interest last year then you are looking at 4-6 years out. To my knowledge the waiting list for the CO has not been closed like many other watches. If your rep gave you indication that you are on the waiting list then you should be good.

I was hoping to maybe secure an allocation in 2024 or maybe in 2025. Originally, back in 2019, I expressed interest in purchasing a CS Havana, then my financial situation improved quite alot, I changed my wish into a Lune in 2020 before getting into a position where I could afford the CO in early 2021.

I really don't mind the wait, the CO is my grail. I just hope that I'll get one before they discontinue the model.

In the mean time I just visit the boutique from time to time to chat about watches which is always an enjoyable experience for me. Their staff is immensely knowledgeable and they are more than happy to talk about their product.

In short - not owning a Journe now is completely my fault lol. Each time I changed my preference I was told that I'd lose my spot on the list, so they were really transparent and patient through out the whole process of me pestering them with new wishes for watches

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by RRJ

I was hoping to maybe secure an allocation in 2024 or maybe in 2025. Originally, back in 2019, I expressed interest in purchasing a CS Havana, then my financial situation improved quite alot, I changed my wish into a Lune in 2020 before getting into a position where I could afford the CO in early 2021.

I really don't mind the wait, the CO is my grail. I just hope that I'll get one before they discontinue the model.

In the mean time I just visit the boutique from time to time to chat about watches which is always an enjoyable experience for me. Their staff is immensely knowledgeable and they are more than happy to talk about their product.

In short - not owning a Journe now is completely my fault lol. Each time I changed my preference I was told that I'd lose my spot on the list, so they were really transparent and patient through out the whole process of me pestering them with new wishes for watches

The CO and RQ are 2 watches that will be sought after decades after they get discontinued. I am hoping that I will get the CO in black dial after I get my RQ.

Hindsight is 20/20, but I would have just added my name to the CO and stayed in line for the other watches. Hang in there. Journe is with the wait like Chase said. Of course it’s easy for him since he owns 20 Journes - lol

[RRJ]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

The CO and RQ are 2 watches that will be sought after decades after they get discontinued. I am hoping that I will get the CO in black dial after I get my RQ.

Hindsight is 20/20, but I would have just added my name to the CO and stayed in line for the other watches. Hang in there. Journe is with the wait like Chase said. Of course it’s easy for him since he owns 20 Journes - lol

My thoughts as well. There's no way I'd be able to afford secondary prices after they discontinue these watches. The CO is by far my favorite watch, not just from Journe, but in general. I'd hate to see it getting discontinued.

I considered just adding watches on top of previous inquiries to my wishlist, but I figured I'd have better chances at getting the CO faster if it's my only request. No idea if that's true though, just made sense to me at the time lol.

I'll try an do the exact opposite - BL RQ would be the dream after I'll eventually get the CO. But considering they produce maybe 5-10 BL RQs a year (just a guess!) there's pretty much 0 chance of me getting one. My realistic next FPJ would probably be the CS Havanna in plat, lovely watch.

Any estimate on when you'll receive the RQ? Which configuration have you requested if you don't mind sharing?

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

The CO and RQ are 2 watches that will be sought after decades after they get discontinued. I am hoping that I will get the CO in black dial after I get my RQ.

Hindsight is 20/20, but I would have just added my name to the CO and stayed in line for the other watches. Hang in there. Journe is with the wait like Chase said. Of course it’s easy for him since he owns 20 Journes - lol

;)

[ChaseATX]

The brand has taught me patience in a world of need it yesterday.

It pays off in the end. Plus, confirming it is worth the wait always.

[RRJ]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

The brand has taught me patience in a world of need it yesterday.

It pays off in the end. Plus, confirming it is worth the wait always.

Perfection! I much prefer this model over the updated CS BL without the clous de paris dial. Don't really understand why they dropped that dial.

[chows99]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

The brand has taught me patience in a world of need it yesterday.

It pays off in the end. Plus, confirming it is worth the wait always.

Congratulations! May i know what model is this? Thanks.

[pdnb]

Originally Posted by chows99

Congratulations! May i know what model is this? Thanks.

Black label CS


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[GB-man]

I’ve been told if you want anything from Journe you should tell them. They don’t penalize you or look at you sideways for being on the list for 4-5 pieces. Register interest for what you want yesterday. Then work with your SA to establish what’s possible first and what you’re trying to achieve with your collection long term.

I too made this mistake because I thought it would be like asking my Rolex AD for 116500 Pepsi and LV sub. As a result I waited 8 months to add my wishlist and since then it had pushed times from 2 years to 6/7 for the RQ lol live and learn.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I’ve been told if you want anything from Journe you should tell them. They don’t penalize you or look at you sideways for being on the list for 4-5 pieces. Register interest for what you want yesterday. Then work with your SA to establish what’s possible first and what you’re trying to achieve with your collection long term.

I too made this mistake because I thought it would be like asking my Rolex AD for 116500 Pepsi and LV sub. As a result I waited 8 months to add my wishlist and since then it had pushed times from 2 years to 6/7 for the RQ lol live and learn.

Yea I didn't realize this until recently. I put my name down several years ago for the watch I wanted and that was it, didn't want to be the guy asking for every popular model with purchase history of one watch ever from them. A guy next to me at the boutique who never bought anything was meeting with the SA for the first time. He asked to be put down for CO, CB, and basically every hot flippable model. They said sure. No idea if they will actually entertain him asking for all the big dogs but I was surprised they said sure we'll register your interest and let you know....

[Skyrider01]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I’ve been told if you want anything from Journe you should tell them. They don’t penalize you or look at you sideways for being on the list for 4-5 pieces. Register interest for what you want yesterday. Then work with your SA to establish what’s possible first and what you’re trying to achieve with your collection long term.

That is correct. I have been on the list for 4 pieces since last year. When they contacted me a few weeks ago, it was to confirm that I still wanted those 4, and in what order. They then advised me on which pieces I should go for first based on the timeframe and likelihood of being able to get each one.

[GB-man]

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Damn…. This really sells the watch to me. Great photo.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Damn…. This really sells the watch to me. Great photo.

Thx I’m a bit fluffy right now lol so wrist is up to 7.5”. It’s by no means a small piece but I don’t find it oversized either like with say a 42 APROO

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Thx I’m a bit fluffy right now lol so wrist is up to 7.5”. It’s by no means a small piece but I don’t find it oversized either like with say a 42 APROO

I confirmed my rose gold interest a few weeks back in this model. 7.25” wrist here so feeling it’s going to be perfect.

Might switch up for the yellow dial version of yours.

No bad choices to be made it seems.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

I confirmed my rose gold interest a few weeks back in this model. 7.25” wrist here so feeling it’s going to be perfect.

Might switch up for the yellow dial version of yours.

No bad choices to be made it seems.

Rose gold CMS?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

I confirmed my rose gold interest a few weeks back in this model. 7.25” wrist here so feeling it’s going to be perfect.

Might switch up for the yellow dial version of yours.

No bad choices to be made it seems.

I really like the rose and how it plays with the ruthenium dial. Im really drawn to titanium watches for many reasons comfort being number one but I feel the RG is the best looking in the range.

[vandyologist]

Damn fine timepiece.

[Just1More]

If you look at the FPJ WEBSITE you will understand the descriptive terms. To simplify my question. Have you seen a rose gold case with a GRAY dial in the RQ?


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[JR16]

Originally Posted by Just1More

If you look at the FPJ WEBSITE you will understand the descriptive terms. To simplify my question. Have you seen a rose gold case with a GRAY dial in the RQ?


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Well, your post/question didn’t specify the RQ, so wasn’t clear. And the terms in my post were from the FPJ WEBSITE. Cheers.


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[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Just1More

If you look at the FPJ WEBSITE you will understand the descriptive terms. To simplify my question. Have you seen a rose gold case with a GRAY dial in the RQ?


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Laurent Journe has that configuration and he was gracious enough to let me examine it and wear it. To my knowledge he is the only one that has that combo. I have ordered that configuration for my RQ.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Laurent Journe has that configuration and he was gracious enough to let me examine it and wear it. To my knowledge he is the only one that has that combo. I have ordered that configuration for my RQ.

When I ordered my RQ, it is available as an option. My friend actually ordered it that way with his RG RQ and I was tempted for a day to order my Pt with the salmon dial but decided against it. I think if you ask, it can be accomodated.

[Just1More]

I apologize for not making it clearer. The RQ is referenced in the title of my post on the web version of the post.