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The polishing cloth always come with the pieces
Aug 27, 2023,09:03 AM
I believe there was no leather wallet with this packing. I think your piece is quite early based on your card type, But I can't tell exactly without the serial number.
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Buying second-hand Journe from private seller.
By: Lankysudanese : August 26th, 2023-20:21
My sincere apologies that my only two posts in the Journe forum are about soliciting advice, but buying FPJ pieces from boutiques/ADs is hard to achieve, and this remains such a wonderful forum where fellow collectors help each other I have a few question...
I would run.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : August 26th, 2023-20:34
The seller isn't telling you a lot if he says this is a new watch but sold without the usual things a new watch comes with. I have a cb from the first year of production and it came with similar box and accoutrements to the CS you are looking at. The two ...
Thanks for the prompt response.
By: Lankysudanese : August 26th, 2023-21:11
I’m now confirming the provenance with Journe HQ, and I assume it’ll check out just fine. But even if it does, I’m very particular about getting the full package (with all ‘accoutrements’) and this may just erk me and ruin the entire ownership experience....
Excellent advice.
By: Lankysudanese : August 27th, 2023-08:43
As an FYI for another people wondering the same question: the warranty (and warranty extension) are transferrable
I buy to own and enjoy, as opposed to flipping.
By: Lankysudanese : August 26th, 2023-21:13
That being said, life is unpredictable and tastes change; I’d hate to be in a position where I have a lot of explaining to do Besides, that large wooden box is just so so nice 😍
My CS came with similar packaging quite a few years ago
By: cazalea : August 26th, 2023-20:51
I'd say you are getting adequate insurance that it's genuine. If you are happy with the watch and the deal, why not? In my experience, ADs are relatively loose in controlling the small items. As am I when selling a watch I forget it came with two straps s...
Thanks cazalea. That’s a wonderful piece you have.
By: Lankysudanese : August 26th, 2023-21:18
The seller didn’t strike me as one to misplace those sorts of accompaniments, and isn’t claiming that he lost them. That’s just what was given to him. The issue is that in our discussion, it became clear that all his other timepiece acquisitions included ...
The small items are peanuts IMO
By: Moka-Tiger (Ron) : August 27th, 2023-02:57
I have never traded an FPJ, but in my many experiences in trading in watches to get other ones, I have found that the first thing dealers ask for in many cases, before even looking at the watch, is the guaranty card surprisingly. Then the watch, finally t...
Excellent advice.
By: Lankysudanese : August 27th, 2023-05:14
I checked the watch out in person, and examined the dial, case and caseback with a loupe. It checks out (it’s not like it’s easy to produce counterfeit FP Journe timepieces…I think)
NOS
By: WatchNerd : August 27th, 2023-06:10
I think the seller got a NOS from the AD. Based on the box and card type, this piece should have been shipped to AD before 2017, but it never got sold or registered until 2021. All pieces from Journe after 2017 are coming in the small square box. Hope tha...
The polishing cloth always come with the pieces
By: WatchNerd : August 27th, 2023-09:03
I believe there was no leather wallet with this packing. I think your piece is quite early based on your card type, But I can't tell exactly without the serial number.
If you are really in love, go get it
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : August 27th, 2023-08:49
If you are ready to pay a premium, the conditions and set look fine, you need no further investigations. But according to your recent posts, you are still doubtful. Perhaps your last purchase has left you more cautious about seller's statements (watches a...
are you buying at am much higher price than MSRP ?
By: christianch : August 27th, 2023-10:02
It is very obvious that some missing parts (even the cloth) is bothering you. So it is possible that after the acquisition you won't be pleased. The fact that you are considering a sale/trade already is not a good sign. I would generally not buy used but ...
"I would generally not buy used but if I do, it has to be below MSRP"
By: Lankysudanese : August 27th, 2023-17:48
. I lived by this rule for 20 years. And i never wanted to break it. But a neighbor and close friend has slowly influenced me to consider "changing my ways". after all, this particular proportion was being offered at 7% above MSRP+VAT
Hi again Hussam
By: ChristianDK : August 27th, 2023-16:19
…sorry for being late to the thread. I just read through it and don’t have much to add from what has been said. It sounds like you have already established that the watch is not stolen and that manufacture warranty will cover you. Condition is satisfactor...
Always appreciate your input, Christian.
By: Lankysudanese : August 27th, 2023-17:22
Believe it or not, the collector himself gave me the same advice: “buying an expensive luxury watch has to be a complete experience, so if this is going to be an incomplete experience, don’t buy it from me” So, I’m ok with that. However, it’s hard to come...
I think your gut feeling is what you need to follow. Not our opinions.
By: ChristianDK : August 27th, 2023-20:15
And I agree. Never, ever buy unseen. It have been burned so badly in the past as well. I know how it feels. So, no it will not be easy to find an other one. Regarding your question: No, not normal at all. On the other hand sometimes I have heard of rare a...
I would say it depends...
By: christianch : August 28th, 2023-03:11
the reality is that before the hype F.P. Journe pieces were difficult to move for ADs. Less difficult for their own boutiques. This said, as you did verify @ Journe that all is okay with the watch this shouldn't be an issue. So if I am not mistaken you di...
Thanks!
By: Lankysudanese : August 28th, 2023-03:34
I saw and handled the watch. What led to ask about the other “small things” was examination under a loupe: the numerals and hands all had significant smudge marks. This is the version with applied white gold numerals
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By: Lankysudanese : August 28th, 2023-06:39