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The perpetual calendar is too close to the normal annual calendar...

 

Did you know that the perpetual calendar watch is actually based off the annual calendar watch and has only about 40 more pieces than the normal annual calendar?

I think the simple fact that the perpetual calendar can be achieved with only a few more parts than the annual calendar makes it rather unique. This also gives credit to the annual calendar that it is an exceptionally advanced annual calendar.

Because of this, I would be pleased to own either watch; but if given the choice, go for the Perpetual calendar because it is easier to set than the annual calendar. If you want to set the month in the annual calendar, you'll have to go through all the dates of the month until you come to the desired date in the desired month (that's a lot of crown turning). The perpetual has an easier setting system (but then you have the leap year to worry about).

Great watch! I'm surprised the Octa Perpetuelle is still available.

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Sum of the parts

 
By: bs22fly : September 23rd, 2009-15:24
If I didn't already own a Journe I would for sure buy the Octa Perpetuelle. The Calendrier model in itself is a wonderfully designed, beautiful watch. Combine this with the Titatinum case, ruthenium dial and rose gold accents and you have a killer combina... 

Thanks

 
By: Ranger : September 23rd, 2009-15:53
Thanks and I'm thinking of getting this. Yes, it'll be my first Journe.

Wow that would be quite a FIRST Journe

 
By: Jester : September 23rd, 2009-23:44
If I weren't so smitten with my annual calendrier: I would have been all over the perpetuelle.. This message has been edited by Jester on 2009-09-24 04:14:11...  

Jester, I am with you....................

 
By: Topcat30093 : September 24th, 2009-11:23
I do like the Perpetual Calendar and probably would have of gone for one, if I hadn't already got my Calendrier. The only thing that I am not too keen on in the Perpetual Calendar, is the one thing that that makes it easier to adjust. The button at the 8p... 

The perpetual calendar is too close to the normal annual calendar...

 
By: patrick_y : September 23rd, 2009-21:51
Did you know that the perpetual calendar watch is actually based off the annual calendar watch and has only about 40 more pieces than the normal annual calendar? I think the simple fact that the perpetual calendar can be achieved with only a few more part... 

Even close races have winners

 
By: bigdave : September 24th, 2009-03:42
The perpetuelle certainly is close to the calendrier, but --with one caveat-- if I didn't already own a calendrier and were buying one or the other, I'd opt for the perpetuelle. Journe has been very fair in its pricing differential for the added complicat... 

Why use titanium

 
By: Ranger : September 24th, 2009-06:18
I was told that all of the 3 previous annual limited editions were made of titanium.

Starting with Tokyo...

 
By: bs22fly : September 25th, 2009-06:14
Correct. For the first year anniversary of the Tokyo boutique FPJ produced a CS with titanium case, ruthenium dial and rose gold accents and crown. This was followed by the a second year anniversary piece, a Resonance in the same metal/color combo. By the... 

In those cases alternatives existed

 
By: bigdave : September 25th, 2009-17:26
Each of the three watches identified was available in precious metal for buyers who believed that this was the path to follow for pieces of such merit. Is there reason to believe that an unlimited perpetuelle in gold or platinum will be available down the...