AndrewD
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Sophie's choice
Very hard to choose between these siblings. But if you HAVE to keep only one ...
It really comes down to your gut feeling. Both watches are characteristically 'F.P.Journe'. The resonance concept is fairly unique, but the combination of remontoir and tourbillon is also rare and a Journe 'signature' too. Mechanically and conceptually which one speaks to you more? For me it's the tourbillon. Which do you prefer on your wrist? If you are someone (as many here are) who is attracted by the symmetrical dial then you may enjoy looking at the Resonance, but I prefer the variety of the TS dial. How useful is a second time zone to you? Is there any difference in the condition of the watches, any oxidation of the dial? Is there a unique story to one or the other watch that add to its 'significance' to you? Are the boxes and papers complete? Is one earlier in the production run?
These are the questions I would be asking myself.
Let us know what difficult decision you come to, but if you have to keep one, there is hardly a wrong answer. That's an enviable situation too.
Regards
Andrew
Need the forum members to help me decide...
I have not done this for a loooong time so you can imagine how hard this is for me. 3 options I have..... 1) Have both watches....but I will have a hard time to convince myself that. 2) Just keep the Resonance as it is a unique function. 3) Have the Tourb...
You finally found the dial colour....
CL, It is tough. The unique Resonance or the Tourbillon Remontoir. If you must do ONE, I guess the Resonance: its cheaper, more unique and fascinating theoretical concept. There are many tourbillons out there although, the FPJ one is quite slim for easy u...
Thanks MTF :-)
I like the part where you say 'it is cheaper'...it is so true and many people forgets that simple part of the equation :-) *CL
unfortunately nowadays,
this 'bucks' can't get much stuff anymore. Most watches are way over price nowadays and very likely it's just me from being out of touch from all these :-) *CL
what a great pair
if it is "forever" I guess I would pick the tourbillon because I think at some point the Resonance will be too hard to wind with old fingers ... at least that is something I sometimes think about! Otherwise I cannot imaging being without the Resonance, my...
good thinking but ....
this Resonance has been serviced and it's not that difficult to wind. It's just a matter of how use to it you are. Though I think I will have a hard time to set the time when I get older...haha
I'd keep the Tourbillon and sell the Resonance
because it's a more interesting watch to look at visually IMO. Cheers, Anthony
I was thinking this way too....
until two girls I know and another gentleman who owns both watches told me the other way. Then again , is look worth double the price ? hmmm....good question for me to think over the holidays :-)
Looks definitely is worth the price
It's the watch dial that you'll be drooling over whenever the watch is on your wrist :) Keep the watch that mesmerizes your eyes. I stared at the tourbillon cage a lot when I had my Journe. I've never had a Resonance but I don't think I would stare as oft...
I'd sell both and buy a Gyrotourbillon One...
Biased, me??? Tssss... No! :) Best, Nicolas
I would have to sell u both ......
inorder to have enough fund for the gyrotourbillon. For the general public, I would need two set of these to get the Gyro...it's way over price and oversize :-P
Well, the price is something, I can't disagree, but the size is still human ( 43 mm ).
You should think about it... ;) Best, Nicolas
I was tempted but ....
the strap can't wrap around my puny wrist. It'a an amazing watch...I really love it :)
Sophie's choice
Very hard to choose between these siblings. But if you HAVE to keep only one ... It really comes down to your gut feeling. Both watches are characteristically 'F.P.Journe'. The resonance concept is fairly unique, but the combination of remontoir and tourb...
Hi Andrew...Happy Holidays :-)
I like both the look :-) The tourbillon is incomplete , with no original paper and manual but has the replacement paper. It also has a chip on the crystal which can be fixed easily during servicing. So yes, it will need to send for servicing at one point....
I was already leaning for the Resonance..
After these extra infos…….RESONANCE ALL THE WAY:price,condition,horological relevance,character ,uniqueness…etc etc… Mo
I support all of Andrews points
The key to me is if you need two time zones. If not, then the tourby has so much more to offer. If instead it is more of a concept decision for uniqueness and icon, then th resonance. I for one prefer the latest resonance since I overcome the second time ...
I am thinking the tourb...
...for the reason you cite. Better to keep both if you can, of course! Those sparkling gold dials are magical. Best, Gary
Resonance ...
--- because it is the horologically more unique watch. When I heard the name of M. Journe for the first time, it was about his claim that a resonance watch would work. I still recall the debates his first drawings initiated, and when he finally built the ...
resonance...
My view is that I would choose the resonance hands down. It is the iconic journe, the complication is amazing, and when factoring the extras (including recent service)... it would be the definitive choice for me. OpC
I'm a bit biased
As I am a Resonance owner myself, but it is the iconic Journe. Also just in terms of aesthetics I like it better.
availability
I think one more factor to add is the availability/rarity of both watches ? If the tourby is rarer, that ups the acquisition desire to own it. Assuming you like both the resonance and tourby just as much. Perhaps the fact that you even mentioned it here i...
Seconded on this...
Both are marvelous pieces! Lovely color on both dials. As a fellow FPJ tourby owner contemplating potentially adding a resonance, one thing that is holding me back from acquiring the piece is the fact the resonance is more readily available on the second ...
I don't think you know how
difficult it is to find this Resonance. I can buy the ruthenium one if I want now but it takes a lot to get the shiny dial Resonance :-) *CL
I humbly stand corrected...
CL, You have opened my eyes. Until now I did not have much interest in gold colored dials, so had assumed the shiny YG dials are as easily gettable as the later matte versions! Very fascinating stuff, thanks for letting me know. Now I'm adding the shiny Y...
I say tourbillon, for the tourbillon...
... is more visually stunning. I don't care to see the same time replicated on each side of the dial, although the movement through the caseback is amazing. How to choose between the mastering and implementation of a theoretical phenomenon (resonance) and...
Looking at your pic.
and seeing how the two dials are totally synchronized on the Resonance, it would have to be my pick. It's just an amazing dial! Tourbillons don't have the same cachet for me as it once did. The full package seals the deal IMO. Best fernando
Thank you Fernando :-)
I make a mistake...the Resonance has no original paper, just an archival paper. *CL
It really depend whether you want a complete set
Some of us are really specific about this. The watch must come complete with box papers and etc. While the price may not be fantastic but it's something we willing pay a bit more. If you belong to that category then the tourby is a no no. The fact that yo...
For such watches, I'm not that type....
Bu then the tourby is not selling less than the market rate....hmmmm Truth is there's no such watch in the market, it's getting more and more rare.
Both
Mr Journe is for me the greatest watchmaker of our time, his inspiration comes from Breguet, Berthoud, Daniels. And with this kind of historical inspiration, on chronometry device I think he is the master. (and I think that for the same reason he is not t...
JC...
You are a man who knows his mind. You have, and you have had, some of the most exotic, esoteric watches available. TiAin, Simplicity, Pisa Dato - the list goes on. Why would you trust our views over your own? There can be only one reason: you want to be v...
hahaha...so smart :-)
I want to be guilt free to own two...... :-P Happy Holidays !!! Lovesss*CL
The Tourbillon without any hesitation
For its historical background, its reliability... I don't have any hesitation here. Fx
No other comment, except...
...that these two are my most favorite Journe's so far -- the early PT with shiny yellow gold dial. You always make good and wise decisions my friend. So whatever you end up with, I'll agree with you.:)