F.P. Journe

I love the brand and the watches. I think his watches has already proved how meticulous and impeccable Journe is about his work. Recently I visited an AD and tried on few pieces to see how they look. I am even more impressed now. I am also a big Patek fan... 

As an owner of both the brands you've mentioned, I don't spend too much time deciding on the value of the pieces. Sure, it'll be nice, but it's not the be all and end all of watch ownership. Real value to me, is how it makes me feel when I wear it, but th... 

To begin with, thank you for your kind response. I totally agree that the comparison should be among the same category of watches, but I am starting the road by comparing the three watches that I am interested in, right now. This is why I am comparing the... 

Keeping the value or not? Watches don't have to be considered like that, and you gave a perfect examle with FM... You bought some FM because you were told that he was the only Gran Master still alive, because FM watches were hard to get, because you thoug... 

In all honesty I got the FM because of all the variables you listed; the master, the rare availability and of course the very different design(at the time). I was in love with them. And look what it turned out to right now. You know what it is?! I feel th... 

somewhat like trying to market time your stock investments. While my 5070G has skyrocketed in value, I honestly get more pleasure wearing my Resonance which hasn't gone up near as much in monetary value BUT the "two" dials, the shaped hands, the movement....  

First of all, welcome to the forum and the fun and wacky world of Journe. I won't comment on the "value" of the two watches because price discussions are not inappropriate for this forum. I'm sure you would very much enjoy both watches from a horological ... 

Thank you for your comment. I think you might have missed it but I just want to mention it again for no misunderstandings. On my story, I specifically mentioned, the value is important but not because I will resell anything, it just makes me feel better a... 

...the whole "monster", if you want to call it that, that has arisen in the watch world is certainly not entirely due to a change in the attitude of the collectors but also due to the marketing machine and business practices of the brands and their dealer...