F.P. Journe

Having a problem deciding on which models to choose.Like them both. Hoping that someone could comment on either, good or bad.

Thanks, Gene

But Very Different.

What's making you hesitate, specifically, between the two? Do you like moonphases? Which design "speaks" to you more?

Perhaps if you give us some more comments, we can help with more informed suggestions!

I am not in the U.S to actually feel/look at the pcs and there is a concern on if I can read the hour dial on the Calendrier easily. The Octa Lune wouldn't be a problem. e.g. Working on my laptop I need to wear magnifiers to read the screen without having to wear bi-focals. The other concern is the strap that comes with the watches. I recently purchased a Patek 5960P and had to order the longer strap to fit my wrist. Not sure if Journe straps are a little more generous that way. Sorry , I should have been more specific in my first email.

 

 

Ok, here's some more thoughts:

- You *may* have some difficulty reading the time on the Calendrier without your glasses; if you find the chronograph reading on the Patek difficult, it'll be the same for the Calendrier.

- You'll probably need to order a longer strap for the Journe, they're not much more generous than the Patek.

- Both the Calendrier and the Octa Automatique Lune have 5 day power reserves, but the Calendrier has no reserve indicator.

- Note that there is a difference between the "Octa Lune" and the "Octa Automatique Lune." The Octa Lune is the older moonphase watch, with the hours and minutes offset like the Calendrier. The Octa Automatique Lune has the larger hour and minute hands, the seconds hand on a subdial on the lower right, and the moonphase on the lower left.

- The Journe don't come standard with deployant buckles, except for some of the limited editions and the Sonnerie Souveraine, so you may want to order one as well. They also have an adjustable deployant buckle, where you can make the adjustment without having to remove the watch from your wrist.

I'll try to post photos of both watches side by side later this weekend.

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This message has been edited by pateking on 2009-01-02 09:12:13

Thanks for the great pics. Both awesome watches. Steering towards the Calendrier.

 

I'd like to see that 4960p next to the Centigraph next!

which I have owned since August. It is truly wonderful and I find myself wearing it the most often of all my watches. It also has a 5-day power reserve which may be an advantage. Good luck with your decision.

If readability of the dial is a main consideration then the Octa Lune Automatique will certainly be easier to read with its central hands. Also, the Octa Lune Automatique has the new calibre (1300-3) that greatly improves the winding system. The advantage here is a quicker wind of the watch even with less movement of the wrist.

Very helpful. Thanks!

Here's a quick photo comparison; unfortunately not the best lighting. I'll try some other photos this week if I get a chance.

Thanks Sean. Great Pics

Craig

As far as comfort goes the FP's are great. The Ruthenium Calandrier I think is an amazing piece.

Here's another photo, with better lighting. I hope it helps!