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Gold vs Platinum Resonance RN - get which one?
Hi all.
Currently picking one of two potential FPJ Resonance RNs (comparison images below on my wrist!)
Gold (2005)
Positives
+ A resonance is the best calibre of watch one can buy - and having it in a gold with the yellow/pink dial makes it more distinctive and stands out
+ Pink/yellow dial more reminiscent of the OG resonances - i.e. has more of the Journe DNA
Negatives
- Gold potentially too ostentatious and therefore harder to wear
- No card, but has letter of authenticity (not sure if this one matters tht much)
- More expensive than the Platinum by 10%
+ A resonance is the best calibre of watch one can buy - and having it in a gold with the yellow/pink dial makes it more distinctive and stands out
+ Pink/yellow dial more reminiscent of the OG resonances - i.e. has more of the Journe DNA
Negatives
- Gold potentially too ostentatious and therefore harder to wear
- No card, but has letter of authenticity (not sure if this one matters tht much)
- More expensive than the Platinum by 10%
Platinum (2008)
Positives
+ More subtle and therefore easier to wear
+ Has original warranty card, cheaper than Gold by 10%
Negatives
- Not as special, doesnt stand out as much, less of the Journe DNA
For context - the rest of my collection has no gold pieces, mostly steel sport pieces (nautiluses, aquanauts etc)
Gold vs Platinum Resonance RN - get which one?
Hi all. Currently picking one of two potential FPJ Resonance RNs (comparison images below on my wrist!) Gold (2005) Positives + A resonance is the best calibre of watch one can buy - and having it in a gold with the yellow/pink dial makes it more distinct...
Journe subdials often have high contrast with the rest of the dial
For this reason, I agree that the gold feels like it has more Journe DNA. I guess the question is to what extent you are adding this because of the brand vs. the inherent features of the watch or your personal preferences.
Do you really have to ask?
I sense that your heart is falling for gold while your brain goes for platinum. Honestly, it is a nice dilemma.
Buy what you like - there is no wrong answer
For me it’s platinum. I think the white gold dials of this generation are much nicer in color. It’s entirely different from the first dials in yellow gold or white gold. I not sure why you think that the yellow is “more Journe”. I don’t recall to have see...
You can't go wrong either direction
I personally would pick the Platinum due to the wearability and the price
Interesting you post this today, as I was just commenting on the Gold on Gold Resonance elsewhere earlier.
I had said it’s not a combination I’ve seen much, if at all. And to me it’s a bit odd, I don’t think it’s a pleasing combination. One sold at Phillips earlier today, albeit an earlier 38mm brass version. Which was the impetus for my discussion elsewhere. ...
Yes, that is correct. But I still think it’s a definite softening (not just of Journe, the market as a whole).
There were some relative bargains at Christie’s yesterday.
Yes - the plat resonance (with box and papers) went for USD163k
Of course need to add the buyers premium to that - but that was an even worse result than the Philips (USD 177k)
In your position, I think there is enough market data this weekend to support a honest discussion with the selling dealer of these two watches.
Good luck in your decision. And do please come back and post the watch when you acquire it. There is no wrong choice here. As I said, buy the one you’ll wear the most. Also, I thought to give you some insight to a similar decision I made several years ago...
Thank you for sharing the story behind purchasing your CTS, Jay.
It also proves that buying what YOU love is the way to go. Yes, you could have made a few more dollars on the AU. But would you have enjoyed it in the way you have? And who knows how that is evaluated down the line. If people want to invest don’t buy watc...
My favorite combo is platinum with salmon dial.
But honestly, how could you go wrong with either of these?!? Impossible.
Is weight an issue?
Platinum is heavier. I only wear "white" color metals, I am such a living potato that gold in any form looks lost on me (other than AP's new Sand Gold, I like that a lot!) I'd go with the Platinum, but then add some elegant color straps to give it some ki...
Thank you all for your input - decision made!
Will be picking it up next week just in time for Christmas, will be posting when I get it!
Congrats! My answer was going to be "buy whichever one was serviced most recently" :)
Both versions are super nice. I'd prefer PT in a vacuum, but I feel like you'd do well to try a gold piece in light of your existing collection. Again, neither choice is wrong. Hope you enjoy it and looking forward to seeing what you picked!