Beautiful watch and congratulations. My favorite version as well. I have this configuration on order and it’s not coming in 23 as I have something else on order. Is it a 40 or 42? It’s a modern version of classic early Journe feel with the warm , bright gold dial. Use it well.
I have had a blue dial 5980 since 2007 and have worn it often. I just got yesterday a new 5968a and I love it. I refer to it as a happy watch due to the orange strap and accents. I find the rubber strap is incredibly comfortable and I prefer it over the stiff, thick bracelet of the 5980. That said c
Don’t sweat it . The 5164r wide flat bezel is a scratch magnet. I bought My 5164r in March 2019 and had my first scratch within 2 weeks. It has since picked up other scratches and I still love it.