F.P. Journe Collection: Completing the Gang

Jay (Eire) · 2020-03-20T08:10:55Z

Jay (Eire) asks F.P. Journe collectors to critique his four-watch collection. Discover insights on additions, sacrifices, and market trends.

Jay (Eire)

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Jay (Eire)'s F.P. Journe collection, featuring a quartet of significant references, offers a masterclass in curating a highly personal and deeply considered selection from a revered independent watchmaker. His post invites the community to engage in a thought experiment: what would they add or remove from this impressive 'gang' of Journes, and what sacrifices would they make? This discussion illuminates the nuanced decision-making involved in high-end watch collecting.

I don’t believe I’ve ever had these together in one place before, let alone taken a picture.

In any event, hopefully brightening up Friday and the weekend for everyone with a gaggle of Journe.

I’d be curious to what people think about this particular spread, as a collection what might be missing? And to make you all think a little, in order to add something another must go. So don’t just say “obviously you are missing a Tourbillion”, please suggest what should be sacrificed.

(And let’s ignore values, just one in, one out. The money if needed will be found on some trees!).

Key Points from the Discussion

The original author is content with his current four-watch F.P. Journe collection, viewing it as the core of his collecting journey with no fatigue or desire for immediate change. The hypothetical 'one in, one out' scenario was purely to gauge community perspectives.
Many contributors suggest adding a Tourbillon, particularly a T10 or T30, to the collection, with a Black Label edition being a potential differentiator. However, Jay (Eire) notes F.P. Journe's own view on tourbillons as 'pretty much useless' influences his perspective, though the T10's dial is appealing.
The Chronomètre Optimum is frequently recommended as an addition, often prioritized over a Tourbillon. Jay (Eire) himself acknowledges the black dial rose gold case Optimum as one of the most beautiful Journes he has seen.
Jay (Eire) expresses a strong preference for the Vagabondage II over the Vagabondage I and III, finding it visually more pleasing and less busy. He also identifies as a 'sports watch person,' making the Centigraphe Souverain (CTS) his most recent addition and closest to a daily wearer.
One suggestion is to add a steel F.P. Journe, such as the Répétition Souveraine (RM), to cover all metal types in the collection, assuming financial flexibility.
The discussion highlights the significant appreciation in the F.P. Journe secondary market, noting that pieces like the Chronomètre Bleu and regular Chronomètre Souverain were once available at 'good value' for the price of two Rolex watches, a situation that has rapidly changed.

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K-Lo

Mar 20, 2020

Don’t know enough to suggest anything but I’ll just admire!

mahesh

Mar 20, 2020

Tourbillon will be an obvious choice to add to your collection, but a Black label would differentiate it ? (may be a T10 or T30 also) or swap the Vagabondage 2 to a Vagabondage 1 you shd keep CB & Resonance IMHO but then i'll let go Centigraph...but that is my personal take - if you love Chronographs, then i understand it is going to be hard ! Best, mahesh.,

hewitgar

Mar 20, 2020

I’d add the Optimum myself. Or trade a couple into a T

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K-Lo

Mar 20, 2020

Get an Octa Lune, and maybe a full gold bracelet tourb which I think is pure BOSS status.

Lankysudanese

Mar 20, 2020

How to get it without letting something go? harvest some “trees”😂😂😂 Impressive collection.

ChristianDK

Mar 20, 2020

Especially not if you had to let something go. You have chosen each piece after careful consideration, from what I understand from previous posts. I think the most important in collecting, is to find your own crop on the brand. These are all great pieces from the FPJ back catalogue. If you are getting tired of one these, that’s an other matter. So if you are looking for inspiration for something else, I would look at the Optimum. Way, way before a Tourbillon. What is your least favorite piece of

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