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Vetracer · 13 November 2016, 06:50 AM

Greetings all

I've sold most of my watches preferring to just hold a few keepers. 116610LV ceramic Submariner, 16610 non ceramic Submariner, Jaeger Le Coultre Master Hometime.

I've found myself once again with more money than sense and have convinced myself that I need a new dress watch.

I'm torn between an FP Journe Chronometre Bleu, FP Journe Chronometre Souverain A Lang & Sohne 1, Jaeger Le Coultre Master Perpetual Calender.

They all look amazing and represent everything I'd want in a grail dress watch.

All have extortionate servicing costs but I'm not concerned because I only intend to service them every 5-6 years.

Which would you choose and why? Bear in mind my existing watches.

Thanks in advance.

guy369 · 13 November 2016, 07:02 AM

A Lange because of the gold

mtgjr · 13 November 2016, 07:03 AM

Odd question for a Rolex forum

BradSomrak · 13 November 2016, 07:09 AM

The Journe. Chrono bleu. Such a great piece.

imcarnuts · 13 November 2016, 07:11 AM

Love the P.J Journe watches.

Vetracer · 13 November 2016, 07:14 AM

Sorry I should have posted this in the non-Rolex forums.

In any case, I love Rolexes but I also love many other brands and expected many here would too.

AK797 · 13 November 2016, 07:16 AM

Lange 1 for me, preferably the Moonphase. The Souverain is quite nice too and classy, the Blueu is too whimsical.

Vetracer · 13 November 2016, 07:46 AM

Sorry I forgot a picture of the Jaeger Le Coultre

JP Chestnut · 13 November 2016, 07:54 AM

I'd go JLC among your choices, but a PC isn't what I'd be looking for in a rarely worn dress watch. Simple, hand wound, time only for me.

japenney · 13 November 2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradSomrak

The Journe. Chrono bleu. Such a great piece.

X2 such an icon and I love blue.

Widows Son · 13 November 2016, 08:10 AM

That JLC is too busy for a dress watch, I'd get a headache trying to tell the time!!!

Yamazaki · 13 November 2016, 08:15 AM

I would go with the lange 1. So elegant.

vman · 13 November 2016, 09:29 AM

Given your choices, I would go w the Journe

locutus49 · 13 November 2016, 09:50 AM

I would go reverso or cartier tank.

mps354 · 13 November 2016, 09:54 AM

Journe bleu, followed by the lange 1

Hairdude1 · 13 November 2016, 10:13 AM

Journe Bleu

Vipes · 13 November 2016, 11:07 AM

Lange 1 in platinum

texex91 · 13 November 2016, 11:12 AM

Als

themast · 13 November 2016, 11:15 AM

If you wear a lot of black a gray suits the CB may not fit great in my opinion. Otherwise that would probably be my first pick.
The other Journe and Lange are close contenders. I like them both and I would say Lange for the gold color.

The JLC is a fine piece but a bit too busy.

malarky_hk · 13 November 2016, 11:22 AM

Definitely the Lange 1.

But you need a better pic than that Jomashop stock photo.

ansharma · 13 November 2016, 11:37 AM

Hi Gary

I have a Lange 1 Moonphase and it is an amazing piece, If I were you I would choose a yellow/rose gold timepiece. My suggestion would be any Patek Philippe Calatrava or any Lange (also check out H Moser). Here are some pictures to help in general on my 6.5" wrist.

Hope this helps and keep us posted.

Cheers
Anuj

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Squalex · 13 November 2016, 11:44 AM

Love the Journes, but all great watches!

HeartRolex · 13 November 2016, 12:02 PM

1.What color is the majority of your "dress" wardrobe?
- If blue and mostly "dress casual" go with the blue FPJ.
2. If truly "dress" go with gold AL&S or Patek (I'm thinking dark suits or tux).
- The JLC is lovely but a bit busy.
3. If it's "dress casual" (and you have mostly black/grey wardrobe) go with 2nd FPJ or SS Patek.

Styling men is so much fun!

pa30crewchief · 13 November 2016, 12:55 PM

Seeing as this is a Rolex forum, have you at least contemplated the new Cellini line? The Cellini Dual Time WG/ white dial would hit the spot for me. That said for a dress watch I do love a pretty moonphase! Here is IWC's offer.

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kunlun · 13 November 2016, 01:47 PM

I love the FPJ CB and CS

Andad · 13 November 2016, 04:27 PM

You need a old watch with no complications.

One that nobody else has.

Not too big...not too small.

Must be gold, must be thin and on a strap.

37.5mm is perfect.

A birthdate watch.

Peterandwatches · 13 November 2016, 05:05 PM

JLC - two words, Doctor Strange.

SearChart · 13 November 2016, 06:23 PM

FPJ Souverain is the one I'd pick out of those.

Vetracer · 14 November 2016, 12:21 AM

Thanks everyone. As you've all said they are all amazing watches. Very well made with great attention to detail.

I haven't been down the Cellini route to be honest probably because Rolex doesn't market them very well. I'm sure they're good watches but I'm not drawn to them.

I'll post an incoming once I've decided. Thanks for you input.

Rockrolex · 14 November 2016, 12:52 AM

No one has mentioned the JLC yet. I happen to like the JLC PC and would certainly include that in the mix.

13 November 2016, 10:13 AM	#16
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13 November 2016, 07:02 AM	#2
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	A Lange because of the gold

13 November 2016, 07:03 AM	#3
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Odd question for a Rolex forum

13 November 2016, 07:09 AM	#4
BradSomrak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 566	The Journe. Chrono bleu. Such a great piece.

13 November 2016, 07:11 AM	#5
imcarnuts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA Posts: 211	Love the P.J Journe watches.

13 November 2016, 07:14 AM	#6
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 581	Sorry I should have posted this in the non-Rolex forums. In any case, I love Rolexes but I also love many other brands and expected many here would too.

13 November 2016, 07:16 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	Lange 1 for me, preferably the Moonphase. The Souverain is quite nice too and classy, the Blueu is too whimsical.

13 November 2016, 07:54 AM	#9
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I'd go JLC among your choices, but a PC isn't what I'd be looking for in a rarely worn dress watch. Simple, hand wound, time only for me.

13 November 2016, 08:10 AM	#11
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	That JLC is too busy for a dress watch, I'd get a headache trying to tell the time!!!

13 November 2016, 08:15 AM	#12
Yamazaki Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Helsinki Posts: 215	I would go with the lange 1. So elegant.

13 November 2016, 09:29 AM	#13
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Given your choices, I would go w the Journe

13 November 2016, 09:50 AM	#14
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would go reverso or cartier tank.

13 November 2016, 09:54 AM	#15
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,974	Journe bleu, followed by the lange 1

13 November 2016, 11:07 AM	#17
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,843	Lange 1 in platinum

13 November 2016, 11:12 AM	#18
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Als

13 November 2016, 11:15 AM	#19
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	If you wear a lot of black a gray suits the CB may not fit great in my opinion. Otherwise that would probably be my first pick. The other Journe and Lange are close contenders. I like them both and I would say Lange for the gold color. The JLC is a fine piece but a bit too busy.

13 November 2016, 11:22 AM	#20
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Definitely the Lange 1. But you need a better pic than that Jomashop stock photo.

13 November 2016, 11:37 AM	#21
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,753	Hi Gary I have a Lange 1 Moonphase and it is an amazing piece, If I were you I would choose a yellow/rose gold timepiece. My suggestion would be any Patek Philippe Calatrava or any Lange (also check out H Moser). Here are some pictures to help in general on my 6.5" wrist. Hope this helps and keep us posted. Cheers Anuj Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 November 2016, 11:44 AM	#22
Squalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Pam 510 Posts: 53	Love the Journes, but all great watches!

13 November 2016, 12:02 PM	#23
HeartRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Butterfly Location: USA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 637	1.What color is the majority of your "dress" wardrobe? - If blue and mostly "dress casual" go with the blue FPJ. 2. If truly "dress" go with gold AL&S or Patek (I'm thinking dark suits or tux). - The JLC is lovely but a bit busy. 3. If it's "dress casual" (and you have mostly black/grey wardrobe) go with 2nd FPJ or SS Patek. Styling men is so much fun!

13 November 2016, 12:55 PM	#24
pa30crewchief "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dubai Posts: 181	Seeing as this is a Rolex forum, have you at least contemplated the new Cellini line? The Cellini Dual Time WG/ white dial would hit the spot for me. That said for a dress watch I do love a pretty moonphase! Here is IWC's offer. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 November 2016, 01:47 PM	#25
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,905	I love the FPJ CB and CS

13 November 2016, 05:05 PM	#27
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	JLC - two words, Doctor Strange.

14 November 2016, 12:21 AM	#29
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 581	Thanks everyone. As you've all said they are all amazing watches. Very well made with great attention to detail. I haven't been down the Cellini route to be honest probably because Rolex doesn't market them very well. I'm sure they're good watches but I'm not drawn to them. I'll post an incoming once I've decided. Thanks for you input.

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