F.P. Journe

Just took my Journe out of the safe and set the date. It doesn't turn over after 31, but keeps count thru the 30's. I bought the watch new in 03. Will the factory repair gratis or should I take to a local high end watch repair. they game me a $600.00 esti... 

Back to FP Journe and let them service and repair the watch. If you bought your Journe in 2003 its now six years old and imo is due a service. I know that it maybe gone for 2 months or so, but it will come back looking like new. By the way had you kept it... 

Time away from the watch would be more than compensated by the great service/checkup to be done by Journe themselves. It should come back looking and working like new...

The problem you are experiencing is a known problem and easily corrected. Since you bought the watch in '03 you should send for a complete overhaul service where they will make all the updated modifications to fix the date mechanism. I do not recommend yo... 

You should always sent your watch to the manufacturer- it costs more but it will be taken care for and assurance is the most important thing Cheers

it would be interesting to follow the outcome of this exercise. Do feel very free to highlight both the positives and negatives of this journey to be undertaken upon its conclusion. Rest assured that Montres Journe will take care of you well.