F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance: A Collector's Perspective on Wearability and Market Trends

dnlmpg · 2020-08-06T20:14:52Z

Explore dnlmpg's F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with a salmon dial, discussing wearability, market reflections, and the beauty of aged dials. A must-read for F.P. Journe collectors.

In this insightful post, dnlmpg shares his F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, offering a personal perspective on wearing luxury timepieces during summer and reflecting on recent market trends. His decision to wear the watch, despite concerns about strap preservation, highlights a collector's nuanced relationship with their prized possessions. This piece provides a valuable glimpse into the considerations and joys of F.P. Journe ownership.

I don't usually wear mine in the summer as I don't want to ruin the strap with my sweat but given what's happened this week at the auctions I think it's a good excuse to take it out of the safe and celebrate the paper gains (albeit non-sustainable in my view) Thank God it's FPJ Friday. Stay healthy and safe everyone.

Key Points from the Discussion

The salmon dial was the primary attraction for the author, and the photograph accurately captures its true color, which can often be difficult to represent.
Another collector expresses enjoyment of their F.P. Journe, humorously noting its versatility with casual attire like pink flip-flops, reflecting a relaxed lifestyle approach to luxury watches.
A contributor observes that the dial's tone, whether due to lighting or natural aging over 16-18 years, is appealing, highlighting the aesthetic value of how older F.P. Journe dials develop a unique patina.

The Discussion

watchguy1234

Aug 6, 2020

Is that a 38mm or 40mm? Looks great.

dnlmpg

Aug 6, 2020

I just have an incredibly small wrist lol

jamyblu

Aug 6, 2020

Looks like it's a pink gold dial?

dnlmpg

Aug 7, 2020

Yep indeed, pink gold/rose gold dial, also known as salmon dial.

ChristianDK

Aug 7, 2020

I enjoy mine so much. And perfect with pink flip-flops. My kind of life style HAGWE!

shafran

Aug 7, 2020

I get what you mean about straps in the summer. I have ruined 2 red straps w sweat

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