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Same boat
I was impulsive too but...I think it is an important thing to actually try a ton of watches to figure out what you really love. I know I have been surprised by some watches that I did not love when I checked them out at an AD...but loved them after wearing them for a few days or weeks. Sounds like you went through the same cycle.
The other mistake I made was selling watches I didn't wear after only ~4 - 8 weeks. I realized sometimes I want something like a Speedmaster and it's nice having one sitting around for that occasion.
Have narrowed it down to a list now and intend on working through it gradually...
The other thing that made this all easier was moving back to Canada LOL. It's much harder to buy/sell watches up here.
Finally got one
Should have pulled the trigger a while ago when prices were a lot lower, but oh well, what are you gonna do. This is my favorite Journe watch of all time. I like his other work, but somehow the Optimum has always been at the top for me, both mechanically ...
Congratulations on getting a watch you have longed for your F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum is stunning.
Wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc
Congratulations!
A great ref for a top collector. I agree with your thoughts on the various references. Looks like a great specimen as well
Congratulations!!! Can you please share your FP Journe Chronometre Optimum acquisition story?
And perhaps an acquisition strategy for me to learn from? I've been shamelessly visiting FP Journe since 2009 with NO CHANCE of success because I don't visit often enough - due to the boutiques being so far away. Best, Robert
I don’t have time to play the boutique game
And I live hundreds of miles away from the nearest boutique and never travel anywhere. I abhor traveling. I bought this watch second hand from a trusted dealer.
Congrats!
What are you planning for the collection overall going forward? Any straps en route for this? Delugs has a bunch of in stock FPJ size ones now
I have a strap that fits the watch, and have already swapped it.
Delugs is not my favorite, to be honest. I prefer Veblenist based out of Chicago. Interesting question about what I'm planning for my overall collection. I definitely needed a reset. I'm still trying to figure out my direction, but I'm going to focus on w...
Same boat
I was impulsive too but...I think it is an important thing to actually try a ton of watches to figure out what you really love. I know I have been surprised by some watches that I did not love when I checked them out at an AD...but loved them after wearin...
Huge congratulations. What a wonderful FPJ .
We all regret not pulling the trigger with a Journe when they were lowered priced 😬 .i hope to add a FPJ too in the near future 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Huge, huge congratulations Cosmo.
I’m really happy for you 😊 Mine says hello hello 👋 ...
