- F.P. Journe Linesport Thread -

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Linesport collectors are few and far between lol it’s akin to being a Code 1159 collector.

Although with that said Pierre collects them so there’s that.

🤫
Let’s keep it that way. The Linesport was surprisingly comfortable and wear no where like a 44mm. And the CMS is good value for a split second from any high end watchmaker. But it is good that there are relatively less people asking for it. I hope I can get one for 2025 allocation since 2024 is already in the work.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Let’s keep it that way. The Linesport was surprisingly comfortable and wear no where like a 44mm. And the CMS is good value for a split second from any high end watchmaker. But it is good that there are relatively less people asking for it. I hope I can get one for 2025 allocation since 2024 is already in the work.

Yeah I don’t think we have to whisper osama sendi is the only one beating the linesport drum publicly and he’s into the older ones.

[vliberman]

Question out of ignorance: what makes this line of watches sports? Are movements more robust relative to other models? Is there shock absorption structure? Has anyone used it for sports? Thx in advance…

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by vliberman

Question out of ignorance: what makes this line of watches sports? Are movements more robust relative to other models? Is there shock absorption structure? Has anyone used it for sports? Thx in advance…

Nothing just that FP called them that lol

I’ve worn mine cycling, jet skiing, skiing etc All of my journes keep great time, changeover close to midnight etc.

[vliberman]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nothing just that FP called them that lol

I’ve worn mine cycling, jet skiing, skiing etc All of my journes keep great time, changeover close to midnight etc.

Thank you! Good to hear that you used them jet skiing. Also, accuracy part is impossible to me.

[vliberman]

Originally Posted by vliberman

Thank you! Good to hear that you used them jet skiing. Also, accuracy part is impossible to me.

sorry, accuracy part is important...

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by vliberman

sorry, accuracy part is important...

No worries I figured as much.

[GB-man]

[grievor]

Wondering if there ever a change to get Journe to design a rubber strap for our Linesport

[buddenfan]

Howcome FP Journes are so large in size? I always see 44mm for example etc which is kinda gigantic

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by buddenfan

Howcome FP Journes are so large in size? I always see 44mm for example etc which is kinda gigantic

Most of the models from the Classic collection are at 40mm. Only the Line Sport is in 44. As I said before, the 44 spec sounds large but you must try one on to see that it does not wear anywhere near a 44 due to slim profile and lugless design. I am no fan of large watches and a Line Sports model was never on my radar until I tried one on at the boutique. Never let the case diameter scares you as it is the lug to lug and how the lugs curve away from the case which matters.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Most of the models from the Classic collection are at 40mm. Only the Line Sport is in 44. As I said before, the 44 spec sounds large but you must try one on to see that it does not wear anywhere near a 44 due to slim profile and lugless design. I am no fan of large watches and a Line Sports model was never on my radar until I tried one on at the boutique. Never let the case diameter scares you as it is the lug to lug and how the lugs curve away from the case which matters.

Amen to that! The cases are slim and the bracelets drop right down from the case so they wear much smaller than 44mm. It’s all dial on your wrist!

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by grievor

Wondering if there ever a change to get Journe to design a rubber strap for our Linesport

Originally Posted by grievor

Amen to that! The cases are slim and the bracelets drop right down from the case so they wear much smaller than 44mm. It’s all dial on your wrist!

I feel that a rubber strap may change the wearability in a negative way. Most rubber strap watches I own do not wear as well as the bracelet equivalents due to the flare from the stiff rubber strap. For example, Overseas wears best on its leather strap, Aquanaut, MB&F LM classics vs EVO.

With a rubber strap, it may negate the advantage you mentioned above and makes the watch wears larger.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I feel that a rubber strap may change the wearability in a negative way. Most rubber strap watches I own do not wear as well as the bracelet equivalents due to the flare from the stiff rubber strap. For example, Overseas wears best on its leather strap, Aquanaut, MB&F LM classics vs EVO.

With a rubber strap, it may negate the advantage you mentioned above and makes the watch wears larger.

https://youtu.be/zeVpk1vtwHI?si=6bIRSQ8tVgegG5vP

Link to an example of one of journes earlier watches with rubber

[Dajjy]

Eventually joined the club with ARS2 yellow. Had to go grey. Been on the list, at Geneva, for a couple of years but neither piece forthcoming, as yet (no doubt any time soon either).

Anyway…. I’m happy that I bit the bullet and eventually have one on my wrist.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by Dajjy

Eventually joined the club with ARS2 yellow. Had to go grey. Been on the list, at Geneva, for a couple of years but neither piece forthcoming, as yet (no doubt any time soon either).

Anyway…. I’m happy that I bit the bullet and eventually have one on my wrist.

Congrats! There’s not many available on grey as well!

[GB-man]

Congrats and welcome all. Love the octa sport aluminum and of course the ARS2 yellow

[cy888]

Is the titanium case and bracelet treated like Titalyt case on Elegante? They look similar colour.
Wondering how the titanium case hold up to daily wear?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by cy888

Is the titanium case and bracelet treated like Titalyt case on Elegante? They look similar colour.
Wondering how the titanium case hold up to daily wear?

It’s some sort of treatment almost like PVD. Holds up pretty well from my estimation. There some small marks on one of mine but titanium is generally very strong and durable. Basically you can cut it deep with hard whacks but you won’t get desk diving surface wear like you may with a SS Rolex.

[cy888]

Originally Posted by GB-man

It’s some sort of treatment almost like PVD. Holds up pretty well from my estimation. There some small marks on one of mine but titanium is generally very strong and durable. Basically you can cut it deep with hard whacks but you won’t get desk diving surface wear like you may with a SS Rolex.

Thanks for the reply, So its good for daily wear. Good to know it handles daily wear better then a SS watch.

I'm thinking about an ARS2

[jnalbandyan]

Anyone have the AR in red gold? Would love to see some pics


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